SlideShare une entreprise Scribd logo
1  sur  4
Télécharger pour lire hors ligne
QuickBooks Online Growing Globally
                    Intuit’s Market-leading Cloud Accounting Software
                        Marks One Year of International Expansion


        LONDON, U.K. – Apr. 30, 2012 – QuickBooks Online, Intuit Inc.’s (Nasdaq: INTU) market-leading
cloud-based accounting software, marks one year of international expansion this month, with products
now available in Canada, the United Kingdom and Singapore.
        Already the leading online accounting software in North America, QuickBooks Online is
emerging as a growing force globally. There are more than 300,000 QuickBooks Online subscribers
worldwide, mostly in the U.S., with thousands of businesses in international markets now joining the
service each month.
        In addition to expanding beyond the U.S into the U.K., Singapore and Canada, Intuit is starting to
roll out the service to customers in India. Intuit customizes the offering for each market, based on deep
customer insights gained by observing hundreds of small businesses in their own workplace. This
knowledge creates a product tailored to the local needs of small businesses and the way they work.
        QuickBooks Online helps small businesses stay on top of their finances whether in the office or
on the road, saving them time and money. The product gives small business owners instant snapshots of
their businesses, showing them what they're making, what they're spending, and who owes them
money, all on a single screen. QuickBooks Online is PC and Mac-compatible and optimized for iPhone
and Android devices.
Gaining Global Momentum
        “Intuit is committed to helping small businesses improve their financial lives,” said Alex Lintner,
president of Intuit’s global business division. “Small businesses around the world face similar challenges
and see the power of an easy-to-use solution for managing their finances. We have seen a terrific take
up in the first year, and this is just the start of our international journey. We want to help many more
people around the world to save time and manage their business better with QuickBooks Online.”
       United Kingdom: Intuit launched QuickBooks Online in the U.K. in April 2011 and continues to
        improve the service with regular updates of new and enhanced features.
Eugene Engelbrecht of London building firm Engel Construction said using QuickBooks
    Online for day-to-day invoicing, cash flow tracking and VAT gives him more time to focus on
    growing the business.
            “QuickBooks Online has enabled me to go out there and look for work, rather than
    sitting in an office doing nothing but uploading invoices. From that point of view, it's got me
    back to doing the things I need to do,” said Engelbrecht.
            Charlie Carne, founder of Charlie Carne & Co. Chartered Accountants and Business
    Advisers in London, said QuickBooks Online helps his firm be more efficient and profitable.
            “Direct online access to a client’s data means we can be much more proactive in our
    dealings with them and offer advice to avert problems before they arise,” Carne said. “With
    access to data in the cloud, staff can work on the clients’ books from anywhere and because it is
    so easy to use, even the least financially aware clients can raise invoices directly, reducing time
    taken for our staff to re-key data and allowing us to focus our attention on more value-added
    services.”
            QuickBooks Online is available directly at
    http://www.intuit.co.uk/quickbooks/accounting-software/online/online-bookkeeping-
    software.jsp. It is also available through partnerships with Smarta and BCSG) as part of bundled
    SaaS offerings through leading high street banks, Royal Bank of Scotland, NatWest and Barclays.
   Singapore: Intuit launched QuickBooks Online in Singapore in April 2011 through a strategic
    partnership with SingTel (www.intuit.sg).
            Over the course of the year, Intuit has added functionality and features that make it
    easier for Singapore’s small businesses to stay on top of their finances and get paid in a timely
    manner as they look to grow their business.
            Benedict Lim, Managing Director and Acting Chief Psychologist, www.iGROW.sg, a
    psychological consultancy, said his company was attracted by the simplicity, ease-of-use and
    flexibility offered by QuickBooks Online.
            “QuickBooks Online gets my business organized, simplifies sales and expense tracking,
    and ensures reliable records for tax time. Being a cloud solution, I can check my business health
    anytime, anywhere, even on my mobile devices,” Lim said.


   Canada: Intuit launched QuickBooks Online in Canada in March 2012
    (quickbooksonline.intuit.ca). Product features include online banking integration, which safely
links customers’ accounts with their bank to import statements and removes the need to
        manually enter transactions.
                Lynn Cheney of Lynn’s Income Tax and Bookkeeping Ltd. in Airdrie, tested an early
        version of the product. “Having free user access for accountants to log in and check clients’
        records was a big advantage,” she said.
                “QuickBooks Online is better than other programs because of the fact it is online and
        the accountant can access it anytime,” Cheney said.
                Peggy Crawford of Renewed Business Strategies, a professional services firm in Ontario,
        was impressed by the ability to manage finances on the go. “I don't use a lot of mobile
        applications, but this was an interesting experience to create an invoice on the go,” she said.
       India: The international expansion for QuickBooks Online continues with Intuit starting to roll
        out the service to customers in India (quickbooksonline.in). With around 2 million broadband-
        connected small businesses, India offers huge growth potential for cloud-based services.
        QuickBooks Online complies with Indian norms and accounting formats with support for local
        tax compliance for VAT and Service Tax.
                Somasekhar.BS runs a printing solutions company, ECompat Printing Solutions in
        Bangalore. His company was among the first in India to start using QuickBooks Online. Having
        previously relied on manual methods, creating invoices in Word documents and tracking income
        and expenses in Excel spreadsheets, Somasekhar estimates he is saving between four and five
        hours a week using QuickBooks Online to manage all his business processes in one place.


About Intuit Inc.
        Intuit Inc. is a leading provider of business and financial management solutions for small and
mid-sized businesses; financial institutions, including banks and credit unions; consumers and
accounting professionals. Its flagship products and services, including QuickBooks®, Quicken® and
TurboTax®, simplify small business management and payroll processing, personal finance, and tax
preparation and filing. ProSeries® and Lacerte® are Intuit's leading tax preparation offerings for
professional accountants. Intuit Financial Services helps banks and credit unions grow by providing on-
demand solutions and services that make it easier for consumers and businesses to manage their
money.

Founded in 1983, Intuit had annual revenue of $3.9 billion in its fiscal year 2011. The company has
approximately 8,000 employees with major offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom,
India and other locations. More information can be found at www.intuit.com.
Contacts:   Scott Rowe               Nicole Green
            Intuit Inc.              Seven Hills
            +44 (0) 7718 340 187     +44 (0) 207 199 2200
            scott_rowe2@intuit.com   nicole.green@sevenhillsgroup.co.uk

Contenu connexe

Dernier

India Consumer 2024 Redacted Sample Report
India Consumer 2024 Redacted Sample ReportIndia Consumer 2024 Redacted Sample Report
India Consumer 2024 Redacted Sample ReportMintel Group
 
Global Scenario On Sustainable and Resilient Coconut Industry by Dr. Jelfina...
Global Scenario On Sustainable  and Resilient Coconut Industry by Dr. Jelfina...Global Scenario On Sustainable  and Resilient Coconut Industry by Dr. Jelfina...
Global Scenario On Sustainable and Resilient Coconut Industry by Dr. Jelfina...ictsugar
 
Independent Call Girls Andheri Nightlaila 9967584737
Independent Call Girls Andheri Nightlaila 9967584737Independent Call Girls Andheri Nightlaila 9967584737
Independent Call Girls Andheri Nightlaila 9967584737Riya Pathan
 
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Kotla Mubarakpur Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Kotla Mubarakpur Delhi NCR8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Kotla Mubarakpur Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Kotla Mubarakpur Delhi NCRashishs7044
 
IoT Insurance Observatory: summary 2024
IoT Insurance Observatory:  summary 2024IoT Insurance Observatory:  summary 2024
IoT Insurance Observatory: summary 2024Matteo Carbone
 
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Tughlakabad Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Tughlakabad Delhi NCR8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Tughlakabad Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Tughlakabad Delhi NCRashishs7044
 
Digital Transformation in the PLM domain - distrib.pdf
Digital Transformation in the PLM domain - distrib.pdfDigital Transformation in the PLM domain - distrib.pdf
Digital Transformation in the PLM domain - distrib.pdfJos Voskuil
 
Cybersecurity Awareness Training Presentation v2024.03
Cybersecurity Awareness Training Presentation v2024.03Cybersecurity Awareness Training Presentation v2024.03
Cybersecurity Awareness Training Presentation v2024.03DallasHaselhorst
 
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Saket Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Saket Delhi NCR8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Saket Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Saket Delhi NCRashishs7044
 
2024 Numerator Consumer Study of Cannabis Usage
2024 Numerator Consumer Study of Cannabis Usage2024 Numerator Consumer Study of Cannabis Usage
2024 Numerator Consumer Study of Cannabis UsageNeil Kimberley
 
Investment in The Coconut Industry by Nancy Cheruiyot
Investment in The Coconut Industry by Nancy CheruiyotInvestment in The Coconut Industry by Nancy Cheruiyot
Investment in The Coconut Industry by Nancy Cheruiyotictsugar
 
Organizational Structure Running A Successful Business
Organizational Structure Running A Successful BusinessOrganizational Structure Running A Successful Business
Organizational Structure Running A Successful BusinessSeta Wicaksana
 
Contemporary Economic Issues Facing the Filipino Entrepreneur (1).pptx
Contemporary Economic Issues Facing the Filipino Entrepreneur (1).pptxContemporary Economic Issues Facing the Filipino Entrepreneur (1).pptx
Contemporary Economic Issues Facing the Filipino Entrepreneur (1).pptxMarkAnthonyAurellano
 
Innovation Conference 5th March 2024.pdf
Innovation Conference 5th March 2024.pdfInnovation Conference 5th March 2024.pdf
Innovation Conference 5th March 2024.pdfrichard876048
 
Kenya Coconut Production Presentation by Dr. Lalith Perera
Kenya Coconut Production Presentation by Dr. Lalith PereraKenya Coconut Production Presentation by Dr. Lalith Perera
Kenya Coconut Production Presentation by Dr. Lalith Pereraictsugar
 
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in New Ashok Nagar Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in New Ashok Nagar Delhi NCR8447779800, Low rate Call girls in New Ashok Nagar Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in New Ashok Nagar Delhi NCRashishs7044
 
Intro to BCG's Carbon Emissions Benchmark_vF.pdf
Intro to BCG's Carbon Emissions Benchmark_vF.pdfIntro to BCG's Carbon Emissions Benchmark_vF.pdf
Intro to BCG's Carbon Emissions Benchmark_vF.pdfpollardmorgan
 
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Shivaji Enclave Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Shivaji Enclave Delhi NCR8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Shivaji Enclave Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Shivaji Enclave Delhi NCRashishs7044
 
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Rohini Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Rohini Delhi NCR8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Rohini Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Rohini Delhi NCRashishs7044
 

Dernier (20)

India Consumer 2024 Redacted Sample Report
India Consumer 2024 Redacted Sample ReportIndia Consumer 2024 Redacted Sample Report
India Consumer 2024 Redacted Sample Report
 
Global Scenario On Sustainable and Resilient Coconut Industry by Dr. Jelfina...
Global Scenario On Sustainable  and Resilient Coconut Industry by Dr. Jelfina...Global Scenario On Sustainable  and Resilient Coconut Industry by Dr. Jelfina...
Global Scenario On Sustainable and Resilient Coconut Industry by Dr. Jelfina...
 
Independent Call Girls Andheri Nightlaila 9967584737
Independent Call Girls Andheri Nightlaila 9967584737Independent Call Girls Andheri Nightlaila 9967584737
Independent Call Girls Andheri Nightlaila 9967584737
 
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Kotla Mubarakpur Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Kotla Mubarakpur Delhi NCR8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Kotla Mubarakpur Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Kotla Mubarakpur Delhi NCR
 
IoT Insurance Observatory: summary 2024
IoT Insurance Observatory:  summary 2024IoT Insurance Observatory:  summary 2024
IoT Insurance Observatory: summary 2024
 
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Tughlakabad Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Tughlakabad Delhi NCR8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Tughlakabad Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Tughlakabad Delhi NCR
 
Digital Transformation in the PLM domain - distrib.pdf
Digital Transformation in the PLM domain - distrib.pdfDigital Transformation in the PLM domain - distrib.pdf
Digital Transformation in the PLM domain - distrib.pdf
 
Cybersecurity Awareness Training Presentation v2024.03
Cybersecurity Awareness Training Presentation v2024.03Cybersecurity Awareness Training Presentation v2024.03
Cybersecurity Awareness Training Presentation v2024.03
 
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Saket Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Saket Delhi NCR8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Saket Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Saket Delhi NCR
 
2024 Numerator Consumer Study of Cannabis Usage
2024 Numerator Consumer Study of Cannabis Usage2024 Numerator Consumer Study of Cannabis Usage
2024 Numerator Consumer Study of Cannabis Usage
 
Investment in The Coconut Industry by Nancy Cheruiyot
Investment in The Coconut Industry by Nancy CheruiyotInvestment in The Coconut Industry by Nancy Cheruiyot
Investment in The Coconut Industry by Nancy Cheruiyot
 
Organizational Structure Running A Successful Business
Organizational Structure Running A Successful BusinessOrganizational Structure Running A Successful Business
Organizational Structure Running A Successful Business
 
Contemporary Economic Issues Facing the Filipino Entrepreneur (1).pptx
Contemporary Economic Issues Facing the Filipino Entrepreneur (1).pptxContemporary Economic Issues Facing the Filipino Entrepreneur (1).pptx
Contemporary Economic Issues Facing the Filipino Entrepreneur (1).pptx
 
Innovation Conference 5th March 2024.pdf
Innovation Conference 5th March 2024.pdfInnovation Conference 5th March 2024.pdf
Innovation Conference 5th March 2024.pdf
 
Kenya Coconut Production Presentation by Dr. Lalith Perera
Kenya Coconut Production Presentation by Dr. Lalith PereraKenya Coconut Production Presentation by Dr. Lalith Perera
Kenya Coconut Production Presentation by Dr. Lalith Perera
 
No-1 Call Girls In Goa 93193 VIP 73153 Escort service In North Goa Panaji, Ca...
No-1 Call Girls In Goa 93193 VIP 73153 Escort service In North Goa Panaji, Ca...No-1 Call Girls In Goa 93193 VIP 73153 Escort service In North Goa Panaji, Ca...
No-1 Call Girls In Goa 93193 VIP 73153 Escort service In North Goa Panaji, Ca...
 
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in New Ashok Nagar Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in New Ashok Nagar Delhi NCR8447779800, Low rate Call girls in New Ashok Nagar Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in New Ashok Nagar Delhi NCR
 
Intro to BCG's Carbon Emissions Benchmark_vF.pdf
Intro to BCG's Carbon Emissions Benchmark_vF.pdfIntro to BCG's Carbon Emissions Benchmark_vF.pdf
Intro to BCG's Carbon Emissions Benchmark_vF.pdf
 
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Shivaji Enclave Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Shivaji Enclave Delhi NCR8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Shivaji Enclave Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Shivaji Enclave Delhi NCR
 
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Rohini Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Rohini Delhi NCR8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Rohini Delhi NCR
8447779800, Low rate Call girls in Rohini Delhi NCR
 

En vedette

Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
 
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
 
Social Media Marketing Trends 2024 // The Global Indie Insights
Social Media Marketing Trends 2024 // The Global Indie InsightsSocial Media Marketing Trends 2024 // The Global Indie Insights
Social Media Marketing Trends 2024 // The Global Indie InsightsKurio // The Social Media Age(ncy)
 
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
 
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summary
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summary5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summary
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
 
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark Boyd
 
Getting into the tech field. what next
Getting into the tech field. what next Getting into the tech field. what next
Getting into the tech field. what next Tessa Mero
 
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search Intent
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search IntentGoogle's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search Intent
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search IntentLily Ray
 
Time Management & Productivity - Best Practices
Time Management & Productivity -  Best PracticesTime Management & Productivity -  Best Practices
Time Management & Productivity - Best PracticesVit Horky
 
The six step guide to practical project management
The six step guide to practical project managementThe six step guide to practical project management
The six step guide to practical project managementMindGenius
 
Beginners Guide to TikTok for Search - Rachel Pearson - We are Tilt __ Bright...
Beginners Guide to TikTok for Search - Rachel Pearson - We are Tilt __ Bright...Beginners Guide to TikTok for Search - Rachel Pearson - We are Tilt __ Bright...
Beginners Guide to TikTok for Search - Rachel Pearson - We are Tilt __ Bright...RachelPearson36
 
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...Applitools
 
12 Ways to Increase Your Influence at Work
12 Ways to Increase Your Influence at Work12 Ways to Increase Your Influence at Work
12 Ways to Increase Your Influence at WorkGetSmarter
 
Ride the Storm: Navigating Through Unstable Periods / Katerina Rudko (Belka G...
Ride the Storm: Navigating Through Unstable Periods / Katerina Rudko (Belka G...Ride the Storm: Navigating Through Unstable Periods / Katerina Rudko (Belka G...
Ride the Storm: Navigating Through Unstable Periods / Katerina Rudko (Belka G...DevGAMM Conference
 
Barbie - Brand Strategy Presentation
Barbie - Brand Strategy PresentationBarbie - Brand Strategy Presentation
Barbie - Brand Strategy PresentationErica Santiago
 
Good Stuff Happens in 1:1 Meetings: Why you need them and how to do them well
Good Stuff Happens in 1:1 Meetings: Why you need them and how to do them wellGood Stuff Happens in 1:1 Meetings: Why you need them and how to do them well
Good Stuff Happens in 1:1 Meetings: Why you need them and how to do them wellSaba Software
 

En vedette (20)

Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)
 
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024
 
Social Media Marketing Trends 2024 // The Global Indie Insights
Social Media Marketing Trends 2024 // The Global Indie InsightsSocial Media Marketing Trends 2024 // The Global Indie Insights
Social Media Marketing Trends 2024 // The Global Indie Insights
 
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024
 
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summary
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summary5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summary
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summary
 
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd
 
Getting into the tech field. what next
Getting into the tech field. what next Getting into the tech field. what next
Getting into the tech field. what next
 
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search Intent
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search IntentGoogle's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search Intent
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search Intent
 
How to have difficult conversations
How to have difficult conversations How to have difficult conversations
How to have difficult conversations
 
Introduction to Data Science
Introduction to Data ScienceIntroduction to Data Science
Introduction to Data Science
 
Time Management & Productivity - Best Practices
Time Management & Productivity -  Best PracticesTime Management & Productivity -  Best Practices
Time Management & Productivity - Best Practices
 
The six step guide to practical project management
The six step guide to practical project managementThe six step guide to practical project management
The six step guide to practical project management
 
Beginners Guide to TikTok for Search - Rachel Pearson - We are Tilt __ Bright...
Beginners Guide to TikTok for Search - Rachel Pearson - We are Tilt __ Bright...Beginners Guide to TikTok for Search - Rachel Pearson - We are Tilt __ Bright...
Beginners Guide to TikTok for Search - Rachel Pearson - We are Tilt __ Bright...
 
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...
 
12 Ways to Increase Your Influence at Work
12 Ways to Increase Your Influence at Work12 Ways to Increase Your Influence at Work
12 Ways to Increase Your Influence at Work
 
ChatGPT webinar slides
ChatGPT webinar slidesChatGPT webinar slides
ChatGPT webinar slides
 
More than Just Lines on a Map: Best Practices for U.S Bike Routes
More than Just Lines on a Map: Best Practices for U.S Bike RoutesMore than Just Lines on a Map: Best Practices for U.S Bike Routes
More than Just Lines on a Map: Best Practices for U.S Bike Routes
 
Ride the Storm: Navigating Through Unstable Periods / Katerina Rudko (Belka G...
Ride the Storm: Navigating Through Unstable Periods / Katerina Rudko (Belka G...Ride the Storm: Navigating Through Unstable Periods / Katerina Rudko (Belka G...
Ride the Storm: Navigating Through Unstable Periods / Katerina Rudko (Belka G...
 
Barbie - Brand Strategy Presentation
Barbie - Brand Strategy PresentationBarbie - Brand Strategy Presentation
Barbie - Brand Strategy Presentation
 
Good Stuff Happens in 1:1 Meetings: Why you need them and how to do them well
Good Stuff Happens in 1:1 Meetings: Why you need them and how to do them wellGood Stuff Happens in 1:1 Meetings: Why you need them and how to do them well
Good Stuff Happens in 1:1 Meetings: Why you need them and how to do them well
 

QuickBooks Online Growing Globally

  • 1. QuickBooks Online Growing Globally Intuit’s Market-leading Cloud Accounting Software Marks One Year of International Expansion LONDON, U.K. – Apr. 30, 2012 – QuickBooks Online, Intuit Inc.’s (Nasdaq: INTU) market-leading cloud-based accounting software, marks one year of international expansion this month, with products now available in Canada, the United Kingdom and Singapore. Already the leading online accounting software in North America, QuickBooks Online is emerging as a growing force globally. There are more than 300,000 QuickBooks Online subscribers worldwide, mostly in the U.S., with thousands of businesses in international markets now joining the service each month. In addition to expanding beyond the U.S into the U.K., Singapore and Canada, Intuit is starting to roll out the service to customers in India. Intuit customizes the offering for each market, based on deep customer insights gained by observing hundreds of small businesses in their own workplace. This knowledge creates a product tailored to the local needs of small businesses and the way they work. QuickBooks Online helps small businesses stay on top of their finances whether in the office or on the road, saving them time and money. The product gives small business owners instant snapshots of their businesses, showing them what they're making, what they're spending, and who owes them money, all on a single screen. QuickBooks Online is PC and Mac-compatible and optimized for iPhone and Android devices. Gaining Global Momentum “Intuit is committed to helping small businesses improve their financial lives,” said Alex Lintner, president of Intuit’s global business division. “Small businesses around the world face similar challenges and see the power of an easy-to-use solution for managing their finances. We have seen a terrific take up in the first year, and this is just the start of our international journey. We want to help many more people around the world to save time and manage their business better with QuickBooks Online.”  United Kingdom: Intuit launched QuickBooks Online in the U.K. in April 2011 and continues to improve the service with regular updates of new and enhanced features.
  • 2. Eugene Engelbrecht of London building firm Engel Construction said using QuickBooks Online for day-to-day invoicing, cash flow tracking and VAT gives him more time to focus on growing the business. “QuickBooks Online has enabled me to go out there and look for work, rather than sitting in an office doing nothing but uploading invoices. From that point of view, it's got me back to doing the things I need to do,” said Engelbrecht. Charlie Carne, founder of Charlie Carne & Co. Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers in London, said QuickBooks Online helps his firm be more efficient and profitable. “Direct online access to a client’s data means we can be much more proactive in our dealings with them and offer advice to avert problems before they arise,” Carne said. “With access to data in the cloud, staff can work on the clients’ books from anywhere and because it is so easy to use, even the least financially aware clients can raise invoices directly, reducing time taken for our staff to re-key data and allowing us to focus our attention on more value-added services.” QuickBooks Online is available directly at http://www.intuit.co.uk/quickbooks/accounting-software/online/online-bookkeeping- software.jsp. It is also available through partnerships with Smarta and BCSG) as part of bundled SaaS offerings through leading high street banks, Royal Bank of Scotland, NatWest and Barclays.  Singapore: Intuit launched QuickBooks Online in Singapore in April 2011 through a strategic partnership with SingTel (www.intuit.sg). Over the course of the year, Intuit has added functionality and features that make it easier for Singapore’s small businesses to stay on top of their finances and get paid in a timely manner as they look to grow their business. Benedict Lim, Managing Director and Acting Chief Psychologist, www.iGROW.sg, a psychological consultancy, said his company was attracted by the simplicity, ease-of-use and flexibility offered by QuickBooks Online. “QuickBooks Online gets my business organized, simplifies sales and expense tracking, and ensures reliable records for tax time. Being a cloud solution, I can check my business health anytime, anywhere, even on my mobile devices,” Lim said.  Canada: Intuit launched QuickBooks Online in Canada in March 2012 (quickbooksonline.intuit.ca). Product features include online banking integration, which safely
  • 3. links customers’ accounts with their bank to import statements and removes the need to manually enter transactions. Lynn Cheney of Lynn’s Income Tax and Bookkeeping Ltd. in Airdrie, tested an early version of the product. “Having free user access for accountants to log in and check clients’ records was a big advantage,” she said. “QuickBooks Online is better than other programs because of the fact it is online and the accountant can access it anytime,” Cheney said. Peggy Crawford of Renewed Business Strategies, a professional services firm in Ontario, was impressed by the ability to manage finances on the go. “I don't use a lot of mobile applications, but this was an interesting experience to create an invoice on the go,” she said.  India: The international expansion for QuickBooks Online continues with Intuit starting to roll out the service to customers in India (quickbooksonline.in). With around 2 million broadband- connected small businesses, India offers huge growth potential for cloud-based services. QuickBooks Online complies with Indian norms and accounting formats with support for local tax compliance for VAT and Service Tax. Somasekhar.BS runs a printing solutions company, ECompat Printing Solutions in Bangalore. His company was among the first in India to start using QuickBooks Online. Having previously relied on manual methods, creating invoices in Word documents and tracking income and expenses in Excel spreadsheets, Somasekhar estimates he is saving between four and five hours a week using QuickBooks Online to manage all his business processes in one place. About Intuit Inc. Intuit Inc. is a leading provider of business and financial management solutions for small and mid-sized businesses; financial institutions, including banks and credit unions; consumers and accounting professionals. Its flagship products and services, including QuickBooks®, Quicken® and TurboTax®, simplify small business management and payroll processing, personal finance, and tax preparation and filing. ProSeries® and Lacerte® are Intuit's leading tax preparation offerings for professional accountants. Intuit Financial Services helps banks and credit unions grow by providing on- demand solutions and services that make it easier for consumers and businesses to manage their money. Founded in 1983, Intuit had annual revenue of $3.9 billion in its fiscal year 2011. The company has approximately 8,000 employees with major offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, India and other locations. More information can be found at www.intuit.com.
  • 4. Contacts: Scott Rowe Nicole Green Intuit Inc. Seven Hills +44 (0) 7718 340 187 +44 (0) 207 199 2200 scott_rowe2@intuit.com nicole.green@sevenhillsgroup.co.uk