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8 months on and I feel exactly the same - I think I'd cry if I had to go back now. -
Originally posted by yMyjgT View PostI setup the Barclays feed couple of weeks back. Piece of cake - 1 phone call, in office hours, they just ask for your sort code/acc numbers and that's it, activated
Apart from that I love it - but it could always be better ;-)Leave a comment:
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If I was starting up again I'd definitely be including it for free within a very reasonable monthly fee...Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by vwdan View PostHoly hell - I've always been a huge fan of the SJD Spreadsheet, but I'm loving FreeAgent! Can't believe I've been without it for so long.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostI shall take a look.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by VectraMan View PostI didn't set up the bank connection which is something I wanted to try (it involved phoning Barclays and I CBA'd)
Originally posted by VectraMan View PostI guess if you're paying an accountant and they offer it for free then it's a no-brainer. But personally for a one-invoice per month contractor business I'd stick with the old (free) spreadsheet and save the £30pm.
Plus the £30 can be reduced by 10% with a simple code when you sign up..... 453w85c4
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Originally posted by css_jay99 View PostI'll register now for a trial.
I hope payroll is includedLeave a comment:
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Originally posted by css_jay99 View PostI currently use Sage Instant accounts (2012) and Instant payroll. The Sage accounts backup can me made available to most accountants ...... if needed
As far as Software cost goes I only have to pay for Sage cover for payroll which seems to be going up yearly nowadays.
My major gripe at the moment is having to keep a Windows VM on my mac to run my accounts.
So I have been tempted with free agent but the pricing on their website is on pretty expensive at £29+ vat a month
Am I missing anything here ? because that's over £400 yearly just to run the software on its own
FreeAgent runs from the web browser, so shouldn't be any need for the virtual windows.
FreeAgent's not the cheapest SaaS product, but it's not much more expensive than most. Also bear in mind:
1) you're continually getting the latest edition, unlike with "one off" desktop package purchases where you may get to use it fine for a couple of years, but typically then the vendor will be twisting your arm to upgrade to the latest version (at a further "one off" cost).
2) as a minimum you'd likely be able to get 10% off by using someone else's referral code. Similarly if you refer others you can get further discounts (but I understand that's only on the basis of you marketing their product).
3) there are resellers out there, predominantly accountants, who'll get it at a hefty discount on the RRP. That's (part of the reason) why so many FreeAgent friendly accountants will include the software in their monthly price.Leave a comment:
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