Quickbooks Online Price Change

 

Attention; important information ahead!

As of October 15, 2017, Quick Books is changing their prices for their Quick Books online plus and online essentials.  One way to avoid these price changes is to contact your local Quick Books Pro-Adviser and see what they can do for you. We here at Business Resource Partner are always willing and able to help you with any of your Quick Books needs. We are well staffed to handle all of your Quickbooks and accounting needs to allow you to continue to work for your business; instead of worrying about the money.

Updates and Security

Everyone knows that keeping your computer and anti-virus up to date is important.

What most people miss is that with Microsoft and Windows their products only get updated once a month. With the ever-changing nature of the internet and the endless wave of threats; hacking, malware and ransomware. We recommend using third party anti-virus software to keep your information as safe as possible. There are many options available to you and we would love to discuss these options with you.  BRP-IT recommends using Spybot™ ; this program provides updates once a week for the free version, and multiple updates a day for the paid version!

For additional information see:

www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/cnt/rsks/cmmn-thrts-eng.aspx

www.microsoft.com/en-us/safety/pc-security/updates-faq.aspx

www.safer-networking.org/

 

 

Business Solutions

Heard of the Global Cyber Attacks? Did you know you’re at Risk too?

Reminder! BRP Has an IT Department!

 After serving five years in the United States Marine Corp, Mason Reid is bringing his technical knowledge to you and your business! He is trained in computer, telephone, and network repair.

We are offering a variety of custom IT services for you and your business, including a free diagnostic for your first time!

If you have any questions, or are interested in setting up your first appointment, please call us at (321) 236-2771 or e-mail;

[email protected]

Our BRP-it manager Mason sent us this awesome article that has valuable information about your computer’s protection and all the risks we face now, and will face in the future. We’re touching on some major points he’s focusing on to keep you updated and keep your information safe.
This article was written by David E. Sanger, Sewell Chan and Mark Scott, for the complete article, visit this page.

You may have heard about the recent cyber attacks that affected large corporations such as FedEx, Microsoft, and many foreign countries. What you may not have known is that it is still a threat to not just your personal computer, but to your business and your clients as well. One of the biggest factors is not being protected properly or updating your malware. Most of the attacks have been outside of the US but there is no telling if this will continue to be the case.

So, what can you do?

Never click on a any suspicious e-mail or links: A hospital had to pay roughly $900,000 to repair a breach that was caused by an employee clicking on an unsafe web link. Doing this opens your computer up to many security risks! Although your cost might not be this high, it can be detrimental to your personal information whether financial, personal, client information, etc.

Update your software and protection regularly: According to the article, British government was spending about $64 million to improve cyber security because most computers were still running on outdated software. It’s that important! Making sure that your computer is as protected as possible is never a waste of time or money. The benefits most certainly outweigh the costs.

BRP-it! Do you know what it is & why it’s important?

Information Technology (IT) is more than just computers and networks! We found this awesome article on LifeWire written by Bradley Mitchell and wanted to share some important points regarding IT and your business.

Information Technology encompasses all layers of all systems from computer hardware to databases and servers including internet and phones. Many businesses and corporations add an IT department which is responsible for:

-Computer tech support
-Network Admin
-Databases and software

-Security of all data and networksAccording to Mitchell, System and Network Security issues are a primary concern for many businesses because this has the potential to cause a security hack and not only damage a company’s reputation, but cost large sums of money to fix. With the advancements in technology, it is important to always ensure that your data and client’s information is secure. Using a trusted professional is a great way to make sure your network protection is secure and up to date.

Business Resource Partners is proud to announce our full service IT Department! Our newest BRP addition, Mason Reid will be the head of our IT division. After serving five years in the United States Marine Corp, Mason is bringing his technical knowledge to you and your business. He is trained in computer, telephone, and network repair.
We are offering a variety of custom IT services for you and your business and have included a flyer with a list of customized services.
For an introductory offer, and to  or to set up an appointment, please give us a call at (321) 236-2771.

Goodbye QuickBooks 2014!

Starting on May 31st, 2017, users of QuickBooks 2014 will not have access to certain features and add-on services. This will include all versions of QuickBooks Desktop (Pro, Premier, Enterprise Solutions, Accountant Edition, and Mac). If you do not use the add-ons, your product will still work but you will not be able to subscribe to live technical support or any other intuit service.

What does this mean for you?

  1. You will need to upgrade to the latest version of QuickBooks as soon as possible if your products are being affected by this change.
  2. Access to the following will no longer be available after May 31st: Desktop Payroll Service, Live Support, Online Backup, Online Banking, etc.
  3. QuickBooks will notify affected customers in advanced by mail or e-mail. Keep an eye out for any additional information or updates that may affect you.
Below is a table provided by Quickbooks that further explains what services will be discontinued
Fully Supported Products Products & Services to be discontinued after May 31, 2017
QuickBooks Desktop Pro & Premier ’15, ’16, ’17
 QuickBooks Desktop Pro & Premier 2014
(General Business, Contractor, Manufacturing &  Wholesale, Nonprofit, Professional Services, and Retail)
QuickBooks Desktop for Mac ’16, ’15  QuickBooks Desktop for Mac 2014
QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions ’17, ’16, ’15  QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 14
QuickBooks Desktop Accountant ’15, ’16. ’17  QuickBooks Premier Accountant Edition 2014

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Business Resource Partners is updated with the latest version of QuickBooks online & Quickbooks Proadvisor for all years and versions. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to help with your QuickBooks Desktop or QuickBooks online needs. Give us a call to schedule an appointment or stop by our office! (321) 236-2771
310 Almond Street Clermont, FL 34711

Visit our Services page to see what BRP can do for your business!