2010 What's New From QuickBooks Seminar - November 17, 2009 - Ft Lauderdale, FL In
partnership with Intuit, the makers of QuickBooks, we present a
FREE half-day training session. This session provides detailed information on what's new in the latest version of QuickBooks
as well as time saving tips and tricks. Click here to reserve a spot!
Next Generation Accounting Solutions Conference - November 9-12, 2009 - Orlando, FL Sessions presented by Mario Nowogrodzki at the national conference of Accounting Software Consultants:
Successful Remote Consulting Services - Tools and Best Practices
This session
is about how to connect and how to keep your business tools
synchronized. Learn about tools for working from anywhere at any time so you can work when you want to on things that need your attention.
How to Select the Right IT Consultant for Your Firm and Your Clients (jointly with Randy Johnston)
Working with a technology consultant can be a challenge, especially
if their communication style is full of “technospeak.” Technicians and
consultants have varying degrees of education and professional
experience. This session helps you gain a level of understanding
about technology (including networking basics) in order to communicate
effectively with IT professionals. Learn how to distinguish a good
technology partner and ensure a healthy computer experience.
Advanced Seminars for QuickBooks Users (ASQU) - August 5-6, 2009 - Denver, Colorado Mario Nowogrodzki presented multiple sessions at this national QuickBooks seminar! Topics covered by Mario included: - Install / Configure QuickBooks for Multi-User Environments - Case Studies in QuickBooks Networking - Point of Sale & Getting Solutions with 3rd Party Add-ons - Inventory Management - Data File Maintenance and Troubleshooting - Intuit Statement Writer - Audit Trail & Closing Date Password Click here for more information...
2008 Accounting Software Consulting Conference - Phoenix, AZ, Nov 2008 - Click here for more information 5 sessions presented by Mario Nowogrodzki, CPA/CITP:
Best Practices for Implementing Fishbowl Inventory
Learn the best practices for succeeding as a Fishbowl VAR. Topics will include: Things Accountants Must Know About Fishbowl Inventory, Qualifying Opportunities to Ensure Success, Case Studies, and a panel of experts who will share their experiences with implementing Fishbowl Inventory.
Becoming a Value Added Reseller (VAR) - Opportunities for Consultants
With so many add-ons in the small business accounting marketplace, there are significant opportunities for consultants to become VARs and earn commissions/discounts as they recommend and sell software. To succeed, you must build expertise in each product you recommend, and you must build your firm’s infrastructure to meet the needs of VAR clients.
Networking Best Practices - Installing and Configuring the Network for Multi-User Environments
Understanding networks and servers are a requirement for effective accounting software consulting. Whether you are completing IT tasks yourself or communicating with IT specialists, consultants need to be very familiar with fundamental IT concepts. In this session, we will discuss the different implementation scenarios and best practices for computer networking. We’ll clearly explain Peer-To-Peer, Client/Server, Terminal Server, and VPN technologies so you’ll know when and how to use them. See and understand how and when they apply to your office and to clients’ businesses. We will walk through the best network environment for each of several QuickBooks situations. You will learn to configure the network and the QuickBooks database server to achieve the best performance on the network. Also, we will discuss how hosted application servers (ASPs) can help you deploy QuickBooks and other applications across multiple locations (anytime/anywhere access), and how to effectively work remotely.
Consulting in the Mid Market
Small Business Accounting Software (QuickBooks, Peachtree, Office Accounting) consulting is largely about working with the bookkeeper and business owner to get the software installed, set up, configured, and then training the bookkeeper how to enter data. It rarely involves multiple departments across the enterprise, and it usually focuses on the accounting/general ledger/payroll only. It is very accounting centric. When you engage mid-market clients, they expect you to take charge of the entire business management system. In this session, you’ll hear tips and strategies from a highly successful expert of mid-market consulting on how to transition your practice to consulting in the mid-market.
Networking Best Practices – Case Studies in QuickBooks Networking
This session presents several best practices for solving the most common and some of the more difficult problems with QuickBooks on a network. Learn from actual cases and know how to properly configure the database server. In this session, you will learn how to properly configure the QuickBooks Database Server and when to deploy QuickBooks on a Terminal Server and how to properly configure it. See situations where QuickBooks, the network or both are the cause of the problem and how to fix them.
Association of QuickBooks Technologists' QB Tech Conference: Deerfield Beach, FL, Oct 16, 2008 Mario presented three sessions at this conference, including a manufacturing panel discussion, advanced reporting, and networking and sharing QuickBooks.
September 23, 2008: 'How To Get Organized With QuickBooks' Webinar Presented by Mario Nowogrodzki, CPA/CITP Using QuickBooks, learn how to buy more time every day by streamlining your business’s transactions. Easily build your company’s financial statements, keep track of your daily expenses and make annual tax time stress free.
September 10-11, 2008: Intuit Solution Provider Summit - Dallax, TX As a recognized industry leader, Mario Nowogrodzki, CPA/CITP will present several breakout sessions during the conference, including "Help Your Clients and Grow Your Business - Leveraging 3rd-Party Apps from the Intuit Developer Network" and "Panel Discussion: Best Practices for Selling QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions."
August 26, 2008 webinar: Consulting with Mid-Sized Businesses Presented by Mario Nowogrodzki, CPA/CITP Click here for more information and to register! All accounting software consultants eventually face clients who need a mid-market software solution. Consulting with such mid-sized businesses brings about a new set of challenges. In this webinar, we will discuss several factors that affect consulting with such businesses. We will highlight the advantages of dealing with larger-type clients and how to be successful at it. We will discover issues that arise not only because of the software, but because of the nature and size of this market. You will learn to identify the right candidates for mid-market accounting software, key questions to ask of your mid-market clients, how to help businesses in their decision to migrate to QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions, and best practices for a successful implementation and a happy client.
August 21, 2008 webinar: Case Studies in QuickBooks Networking Presented by Mario Nowogrodzki, CPA/CITP Click here for more information and to register! Networking QuickBooks sometimes poses certain challenges. This webinar presents several best practices for solving the most common and some of the more difficult problems with QuickBooks on a network. Learn from actual cases and know how to properly configure the database server. In this session, you will learn how to properly configure the QuickBooks Database Server and when to deploy QuickBooks on a Terminal Server and how to properly configure it.
Advanced Seminars for QuickBooks Users (ASQU), Denver: July 17, 2008 Most users of QuickBooks use the same basic functions. However, every so often you find topics about which you wish you had more information. ASQU (Advanced Seminars for QuickBooks Users, pronounced “ASK”) provides topic-specific seminars and classes. Mario presented 5 hours of educational material on several advanced QuickBooks topics. Click here or on the logo to the right for additional information
Understanding Your Networking Options: June 24, 2008 webinar, Click here for more information! Mario talked about several best practices for setting up, configuring, and maintaining networks for QuickBooks software. We walked through the best network environment for each of several situations, including learning to configure the network and the QuickBooks database server to achieve the best performance on the network. Also, we discussed how hosted application servers (ASPs) can help you deploy QuickBooks and other applications across multiple locations (anytime/anywhere access), and how to effectively work remotely. No experience with networking is necessary for this webinar.
Server Technologies for Accounting Software Professionals: June 4, 2008 webinar, Click here for more information! Mario talked about the different implementation scenarios and best practices for computer networking. In this session, attendees learned the differences and similarities between Microsoft Small Business Server and Windows 2003 Server. We clearly explained Peer-To-Peer, Client/Server, Terminal Server, and VPN technologies so you'll know when and how to use them at your office and to clients' businesses.
The Sleeter Group's 2007 Accounting Software Consulting Conference: Las Vegas, Oct 24-26, 2007 Mario presented two sessions at this conference (click on the right for more information). The Sleeter Group's annual conference included some of the most advanced QuickBooks training offered anywhere. Intuit and other accounting technology developers recognize the membership in the The Sleeter Group as the best of the best of consultants in the country.
Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) Annual Accounting Shows: Sep 2007, 2006, 2005 Mario represented Intuit at the Annual Accounting Shows in Fort Lauderdale in 2005, 2006, and 2007; at the show, Mario participated as the "resident expert" at the Intuit vendor booth and led several QuickBooks lectures.
Testimonials
Quotations from Mario's previous seminar attendees:
Thanks for the terrific seminar. You did a terrific job and wanted to say thank you! -–LS
Yet another high quality session delivered by Mario. -–PB
Received benefit from your presentation both in mindset and skillset. Knowledge will promote a boost in confidence. I have been doing QuickBooks consulting ... for at least 10 years and always seem to find new challenges. Thank you for expanding my knowledge base. -–TB
Great webinar! -–EK
Mario is such a good presenter. -–MG
Mario has a knack for presenting the technology in an easy to understand format. Great choice. -–DE
You gave a terrific webinar... -–DP
I got a lot of good value from Mario's session yesterday... -–PB
Great presentation. You obviously know the topic. -–JD
GREAT presentation ..... Mario you did a wonderful job explaining these concepts so those of us without a tech background could understand ... THANK YOU! -–GK
You are highly knowledgeable and a well-organized good communicator as well. -–RA
You did an excellent job on the presentation – just the right level to explain without being too technical. I think the audience appreciated that. -–TG
Very good instructor, kept the seminar alive. Very knowledgeable about QuickBooks. -–MP
