by Richard Messik | Jun 12, 2011 | Accountants, Cloud computing
I have just been working on a particular client project that has involved, amongst other things, the preparation of a number of sets of accounts. I have been using the report writer functionality in my online accounting system and this has enabled me to seamlessly...
by Richard Messik | Jun 8, 2011 | Cloud computing, Technology
The announcement by Apple of its soon to be launched iCloud service is significant on many levels. Cutting through the hype that usually surrounds any new launch by Apple (they have written the manual on effective marketing and PR!) there is a serious statement of...
by Richard Messik | May 1, 2011 | Cloud computing, Technology
Sitting in my aircraft seat , waiting for takeoff on my latest E-conomic trip (more of that later), I am reflecting on the Cloud journey that has occurred over the last twelve months or so. I predicted that 2011 would be the year of the Cloud and I have seen nothing...
by Richard Messik | Mar 30, 2011 | Cloud computing, Technology
I have spent the last few weeks travelling around the country and speaking at a number of 2020 group seminars on Cloud Computing and online accounting. It has certainly been an interesting experience. What has been noticeable from the outset is the sea change in the...
by Richard Messik | Feb 13, 2011 | Accountants, Cloud computing
It would be impossible to ignore all the recent discussion on “The Cloud” in particular and the benefits of cloud computing generally. However, as with most must haves there is an element of confusion and mis-information and I hope this short article will help clarify...
by Richard Messik | Feb 2, 2011 | Accountants, Cloud computing, Technology
When I first set up my new practice – RFM Associates – about six months ago, I wrote a blog entitled the Virtual Office, giving a brief overview of how I was operating in a virtual environment. I thought I would revisit the subject to see how things have...