Comments on: Technology for consultants http://blog.xero.com/2008/09/technology-for-consultants/ Xero Accounting Software Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:30:47 +0000 hourly 1 By: Andy Mundell http://blog.xero.com/2008/09/technology-for-consultants/comment-page-1/#comment-1006 Andy Mundell Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:55:43 +0000 http://blog.xero.com/?p=755#comment-1006 Hi Rod. Thanks for this opportunity. We're an Auckland based web design & development company with a passion for web apps. At OnCompany (www.on.co.nz) we use and love Xero and Google Apps. Everyday we help small business embrace cloud computing to release them from the shackles of tradional IT. Using a variety of content management systems we produce rich custom designed websites from just $895 +gst. Learn more at http://on.co.nz Hi Rod.
Thanks for this opportunity. We’re an Auckland based web design & development company with a passion for web apps.

At OnCompany (www.on.co.nz) we use and love Xero and Google Apps. Everyday we help small business embrace cloud computing to release them from the shackles of tradional IT.

Using a variety of content management systems we produce rich custom designed websites from just $895 +gst. Learn more at http://on.co.nz

]]> By: Galen King http://blog.xero.com/2008/09/technology-for-consultants/comment-page-1/#comment-464 Galen King Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:07:29 +0000 http://blog.xero.com/?p=755#comment-464 Good post, Rod. It's always hard getting started and finding all the tools to pull together. I find, as a small business owner/manager, I am constantly on the hunt for better systems. Having said that, with Xero, WorkflowMax and iPayroll, I'm pretty satisfied with my systems now. For those struggling with Google Apps' (Gmail's) IMAP implementation, take a look at this post on our site: http://luciddesign.co.nz/2008/7/21/how-to-set-up-apple-mail-for-better-gmail-imap-support Keep up the great work, Xero. I love what you guys are doing. Cheers, Galen Good post, Rod. It’s always hard getting started and finding all the tools to pull together. I find, as a small business owner/manager, I am constantly on the hunt for better systems. Having said that, with Xero, WorkflowMax and iPayroll, I’m pretty satisfied with my systems now.

For those struggling with Google Apps’ (Gmail’s) IMAP implementation, take a look at this post on our site:

http://luciddesign.co.nz/2008/7/21/how-to-set-up-apple-mail-for-better-gmail-imap-support

Keep up the great work, Xero. I love what you guys are doing.

Cheers,

Galen

]]> By: Mike Riversdale http://blog.xero.com/2008/09/technology-for-consultants/comment-page-1/#comment-463 Mike Riversdale Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:46 +0000 http://blog.xero.com/?p=755#comment-463 Top post Rod And coincidentally I signed up for Xero this weekend - both Liz and I are very excited about removing the financial hassles from our working (and private) lives :-) GOOGLE APPS - that'll be me folks :-) Run my business on Google Apps (http://www.miramarmike.co.nz). Have helped others run their businesses on Google Apps. And helping some major organisations in NZ move (hopefully) to Google Apps. Google Apps for the 1 man band, the small business and the major organisation - all can start with me. Contact me: http://www.miramarmike.co.nz/contact I would also recommend Stuart and Miraz - top people I love working/talking with. Top post Rod
And coincidentally I signed up for Xero this weekend – both Liz and I are very excited about removing the financial hassles from our working (and private) lives :-)

GOOGLE APPS – that’ll be me folks :-)
Run my business on Google Apps (http://www.miramarmike.co.nz). Have helped others run their businesses on Google Apps. And helping some major organisations in NZ move (hopefully) to Google Apps.

Google Apps for the 1 man band, the small business and the major organisation – all can start with me.

Contact me: http://www.miramarmike.co.nz/contact

I would also recommend Stuart and Miraz – top people I love working/talking with.

]]> By: Jack Pivac http://blog.xero.com/2008/09/technology-for-consultants/comment-page-1/#comment-462 Jack Pivac Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:26:52 +0000 http://blog.xero.com/?p=755#comment-462 If it looks like a scary list, talk to a friendly IT guy. We'll happily advise and setup if required 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8. Its what we do best. Remote access also means instant support wherever you are. 7 we can help with, and 9 is simple! [1] www.silverstripe.com - Wellington based Xero users I might add. [2] www.sourceforge.net/projects/pdfcreator/ (Sorry had to split up to 2 messages due to post limits) If it looks like a scary list, talk to a friendly IT guy. We’ll happily advise and setup if required 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8. Its what we do best. Remote access also means instant support wherever you are.
7 we can help with, and 9 is simple!

[1] http://www.silverstripe.com – Wellington based Xero users I might add.
[2] http://www.sourceforge.net/projects/pdfcreator/

(Sorry had to split up to 2 messages due to post limits)

]]> By: Jack Pivac http://blog.xero.com/2008/09/technology-for-consultants/comment-page-1/#comment-458 Jack Pivac Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:23:48 +0000 http://blog.xero.com/?p=755#comment-458 Good advice Rod, although some comments: 3 - Another great tool to use instead of wordpress for your website is Silverstripe[1] which we happily will setup, host, and support. 5 - Imap is a useful solution for syncing email between laptop, desktop, and phone, without requiring exchange, which is often overkill for consultants/small business. 6 - Not always necessary to splash out on Acrobat - try something like PDFCreator [2] first. (Free) 8 - Offsite backups can be fast and easy (automatically done overnight), and handy when you drop your laptop in the bath. Get in touch for more details. Good advice Rod, although some comments:

3 – Another great tool to use instead of wordpress for your website is Silverstripe[1] which we happily will setup, host, and support.

5 – Imap is a useful solution for syncing email between laptop, desktop, and phone, without requiring exchange, which is often overkill for consultants/small business.

6 – Not always necessary to splash out on Acrobat – try something like PDFCreator [2] first. (Free)

8 – Offsite backups can be fast and easy (automatically done overnight), and handy when you drop your laptop in the bath. Get in touch for more details.

]]> By: Glen Barnes http://blog.xero.com/2008/09/technology-for-consultants/comment-page-1/#comment-457 Glen Barnes Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:06:26 +0000 http://blog.xero.com/?p=755#comment-457 Great post and one I have been thinking of more and more lately. A couple applications I would add to the list: TripIt: If you do any traveling then TripIt is a no brainer. Simply forward your booking confirmation emails to plans@tripit.com and it automatically adds them to your calendar. You can share trips with others (great if you have a project with several people) and the fact that it adds the booking to your calendar saves time and any data entry problems. http://www.tripit.com/ Highrise: This simple CRM system comes out of 37signals and is a great simple CRM tool. It helps you keep on top of who you talked to and what your next tasks are. Think it as your conscience - A little reminder of the calls you know you should make but sometimes can't be bothered making. http://highrisehq.com/ I do have a little beef with your choice of MS Office and Entourage for the Mac. It really depends of what type of work you do. I get away with Apple iWork and the built in applications for Mail, Address and Calendar. I find they work a lot better with the OS and the sync capability is just better. Most people don't actually need more than simple spreadsheets and nothing more complex than a pretty standard report. Great post and one I have been thinking of more and more lately. A couple applications I would add to the list:

TripIt: If you do any traveling then TripIt is a no brainer. Simply forward your booking confirmation emails to plans@tripit.com and it automatically adds them to your calendar. You can share trips with others (great if you have a project with several people) and the fact that it adds the booking to your calendar saves time and any data entry problems.

http://www.tripit.com/

Highrise: This simple CRM system comes out of 37signals and is a great simple CRM tool. It helps you keep on top of who you talked to and what your next tasks are. Think it as your conscience – A little reminder of the calls you know you should make but sometimes can’t be bothered making.

http://highrisehq.com/

I do have a little beef with your choice of MS Office and Entourage for the Mac. It really depends of what type of work you do. I get away with Apple iWork and the built in applications for Mail, Address and Calendar. I find they work a lot better with the OS and the sync capability is just better. Most people don’t actually need more than simple spreadsheets and nothing more complex than a pretty standard report.

]]> By: Robert Kern http://blog.xero.com/2008/09/technology-for-consultants/comment-page-1/#comment-456 Robert Kern Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:06:14 +0000 http://blog.xero.com/?p=755#comment-456 Just like to let people know that I am available to help with setting up Wordpress based websites for small businesses. www.robertkern.com Just like to let people know that I am available to help with setting up WordPress based websites for small businesses. http://www.robertkern.com

]]> By: Stuart Maxwell http://blog.xero.com/2008/09/technology-for-consultants/comment-page-1/#comment-448 Stuart Maxwell Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:54:06 +0000 http://blog.xero.com/?p=755#comment-448 Cheers Rod - my company has helped many small businesses and single-employee companies get set up with their IT needs. We're big fans of online services (including Xero) and can help you get set up with a domain name, Wordpress blog, Google Apps, as well as all the associated DNS settings, hosting, and other tricky bits. We can also resell HP hardware and just about any software you need installed locally. These are the same tools that we use to run our business so we're experts in the field. Our contact details are on our website here: <a href="http://www.amanzi.co.nz/contact/" rel="nofollow">http://www.amanzi.co.nz/contact/</a> (sorry if that sounds like an infomercial!) Cheers Rod – my company has helped many small businesses and single-employee companies get set up with their IT needs.

We’re big fans of online services (including Xero) and can help you get set up with a domain name, WordPress blog, Google Apps, as well as all the associated DNS settings, hosting, and other tricky bits. We can also resell HP hardware and just about any software you need installed locally.

These are the same tools that we use to run our business so we’re experts in the field. Our contact details are on our website here: http://www.amanzi.co.nz/contact/

(sorry if that sounds like an infomercial!)

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