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Smart Tech Spending

Smart Tech Spending

Written by: Jersey IT Group
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Smart Tech Spending is a podcast designed to help growth-driven businesses and mission-driven nonprofits gauge the success of their technology investments and overcome the challenge of measuring their tech ROI. Hosted by Nicole Lefsky, cofounder and managing member of Jersey IT Group, each episode features an interview with an executive or thought leader discussing topics like: Are you spending too much or not enough when it comes to technology services? How to avoid unplanned tech expenses? What technology drives profitability? This show is ideal for business owners, managing partners, CFO's and office managers who oversee technology spending for their companies.

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Episodes
  • Which Version of QuickBooks is Best and What's the Cost?
    Sep 5 2024

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    When it comes to QuickBooks, there've been many changes in pricing and versions recently. In this episode of Smart Tech Spending, accountant and Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor, Ryan Dickinson of Dickinson & Co., CPA'S joins me to shed light on the key differences between the desktop and online versions to help you decide which version is best for your company. Ryan shares essential points to consider and hidden costs to avoid before making a version change or subscribing for the first time.

    Key Takeaways
    - The benefits and limitations of the desktop and online versions of QuickBooks
    - The financial impact of QuickBooks subscription pricing changes
    - How to keep costs of transitioning from the desktop to the online version down
    - How to test QuickBooks Online before enrolling (see link below)

    Ryan’s Bio
    Ryan Dickinson is an accountant with Dickinson & Co., CPA's in Buena, NJ. With 20 years of auditing and accounting experience as well as a being a Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor, Ryan is the "go to" person when it comes to QuickBooks for the firm's clients.

    Discussed in this episode: Test Drive QuickBooks Online

    Connect with Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dickinson/99a6442a
    Contact Ryan: ryan@dickinsoncpas.com
    Dickinson & Co., CPA's: https://www.dickinsoncpas.com

    Connect with Nicole: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolelefsky
    Contact Nicole: nicole@jerseyitgroup.com
    Jersey IT Group’s Website: https://www.jerseyitgroup.com

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    31 mins
  • Technology Savings Most Businesses Overlook
    Aug 13 2024

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    In this episode of Smart Tech Spending, Nicole discusses how businesses can save money on hosted subscriptions and licenses. She explains that companies are paying for subscriptions they may no longer need, and highlights the cost-saving importance of regularly reviewing and auditing hosted subscription accounts and licenses.

    Key Takeaways:
    - How to save money on hosted subscriptions and software licenses to reduce technology costs
    - Recommendations for maintaining and reviewing subscription accounts to in your company to prevent wasted resources

    As always - no tech talk!

    Contact Nicole: nicole@jerseyitgroup.com
    Connect with Nicole Lefsky: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolelefsky
    Jersey IT Group’s Website: https://www.jerseyitgroup.com

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    If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate and review it on your favorite podcast player.

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    6 mins
  • How to Maintain Margins During a Software Outage
    Aug 6 2024

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    In this episode of Smart Tech Spending, I discuss the financial impact of losing access to essential software programs, following the global IT outage brought on by CrowdStrike. By answering a few key questions I share, businesses will be in a better position to maintain margins if they lose access.

    What you’ll learn in this episode:
    - How to measure the true cost of losing access to critical software programs for your company
    - How long your organization can be "down" and its true impact on the bottom line
    - Steps to minimize business interruption during an outage

    As always - no tech talk!

    Contact Nicole: nicole@jerseyitgroup.com
    Connect with Nicole Lefsky: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolelefsky
    Jersey IT Group’s Website: https://www.jerseyitgroup.com

    Thanks so much for listening!

    If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate and review it on your favorite podcast player.

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    9 mins
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