As set out in the independently written BASDA guide to upgrading you know the importance of upgrading your accounting and business software in your overall business objectives.

Upgrading is not an area that should be overlooked, or neglected. Upgrading is vital to give your organisation a competitive edge, to keep you in line of technological advancements, and to keep your business working to its optimum.

WHY - Here are just a few key reasons to upgrade your business software:

• Provides a catalyst for future expansion & company development

• Keeps your organisation in line with all legal requirements & reporting regulations

• Software vendors are constantly improving & updating their products – by upgrading it means you can take advantage of all these business benefits

• Upgrading should be regarded as a necessary and economical option instead of waiting until the system fails & you are forced to invest in a new system, often causing rash & under-researched decisions

• Technology is constantly changing – it is vital to keep in line with these changes & to keep your system in line with other technologies such as MS Excel

Upgrading is also a useful way of seeing what accounting and business software should be doing for your business, in terms of time and money saving benefits. Often organisations can become stagnant in their working processes, not realising that there are better methods of doing even simple procedures and the benefits of getting the system to work for you.

If you want a comprehensive Guide to Upgrading request your BASDA (Business Application Software Developers Association) compiled printed guide here...

WHEN

When upgrading, these are our most essential tips:

• Treat the upgrade as a project – plan – set your objectives – delegate areas of responsibility to ensure all areas are covered

• Talk to everyone involved in the upgrade process, find out their needs and expectations of the new system to ensure all departments are kept informed and are happy with the process

• Check your IT infrastructure can cope with the upgrade – test the upgrade before it is run on your live system

• Check all costs involved, ie, training, implementation, consultation

• Keep abreast of all special offers (i.e. Discounts for early adopters of new versions) to ensure you are getting the maximum benefits for the lowest costs

If you would like any advice on upgrading your current system or would like to know how Kamarin Computers can help you, please do not hesitate to contact us.