At Virtual Avenue Consulting, our mission is to assist companies in the accounting software selection and system design, effective network management and consultation of accounting function. 

Expertise:

• Adagio Accounting Software (developed by Softrak Systems )
• ACCPAC Plus™ Software ( by ACCPAC International )
• Simply Accounting™ (by Best Software)
• Paymate by AK Microsystems
• Advanced Crystal Reports Design to support Simply Accounting and Adagio
• Microsoft Excel (Extensive Management Reporting Design)  
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Frontpage
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Nitix Network Servers 
• Windows XP Pro
• Network Administration & Data Backup
• Internet Access
• Remote Access
• Security
• IT Management
• Effective Controllership within an organization
• Startup of new companies

"Total Package" Support:

At Virtual Avenue Consulting, we recognize that support is paramount when it comes to your accounting system. That's why we've made it our mandate to offer the most comprehensive, personal "total package" support available. We are available by phone anytime, and also regularly make use of file sharing via email. For example, if a client is having trouble with an Excel spreadsheet, they can email us the file, we'll correct the problem, and email it back. Many of our clients also appreciate that we "walk them through" their problems, so that they can learn from their errors and avoid making them in the future. And finally, because our expertise goes beyond accounting, to networks, hardware and internet issues, we can troubleshoot many problems that less broadly experienced consultants can. 

Our Clients:

Although our client base is quite diverse, generally our clients fit the following profile:

• employ at least one accountant or bookkeeper (with the exception of startups with no accounting staff)
• have no formal IT department
• have 1 to 100 employees
• have an accounting system that needs development and direction to meet its company objectives
• have the desire for a competent seasoned consultant to give direction in its accounting and/or network administration and/or IT management
  

Simply Accounting is designed for fast moving small businesses. It's easy to learn and use, yet powerful enough to keep up with all your initial accounting needs. Whether you sell products or services, Simply Accounting has all you need to run your small business. It automates everything from making purchases to making sales and everything in between. It's even flexible enough to meet most payroll requirements.

We recommend Simply Accounting for many of our small business clients. It is Canada's most widely used small business accounting software package, and it is developed and supported right here in Richmond, BC.

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Adagio Accounting is designed for companies with revenues of $2 to $50 million with their own full-time accounting department. This modular accounting system combines the best of Microsoft Windows and the well-seasoned ACCPAC Plus accounting system. Tens of thousands of Plus users will immediately recognize the tried and true batch processing cycle and can install Adagio without disrupting their business processes. Additionally, Adagio provides Windows benefits such as dynamite-looking invoices, checks and statements on blank paper. All this without being forced to use a mouse during data entry or any of the other accounting procedures. The move to Windows also makes it a snap to fax invoices and customer statements.

Adagio is especially well suited to ACCPAC Plus users because Adagio is the only Windows-based accounting system that uses the well-tested and stable ACCPAC Plus database structure. That means ACCPAC Plus users can upgrade their system to Adagio at their own pace – one module, one station or one user at a time. There is no database conversion, so they can install Adagio at any time – no need to wait for a month end or a year end.

Adagio accounting currently includes Adagio Ledger with Financial Reporter, Adagio Receivables, Adagio Payables, Adagio Invoices, Adagio Checks, Adagio Inventory, Adagio OrderEntry, Adagio Time&Billing, and Adagio JobCost. Adagio also integrates with many add-on products from other software developers. 

Whether you want to upgrade from Simply Accounting or ACCPAC Plus or are just starting to automate your accounting system, Adagio will give you "elegant, intelligent accounting".

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Has your company outgrown Simply Accounting?

Successful small companies can soon outgrow entry level accounting software. Has yours? Take this ten second quiz and find out.

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to consider moving to Adagio Accounting. Ask us for a free onsite demonstration, and/or a free Sampler CD. Or you can download a free Adagio trial version at www.softrak.com.

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Gary Rollins, the principal, is an accounting professional with over 25 years experience, which includes many years in controllership positions within different sized companies. Gary also has many years experience in network administration and IT management. He is a resident of the Greater Vancouver area of British Columbia.

His qualifications also include:

• A Simply Accounting Certified Consultant for the last few years, serving a variety of clients from startup to larger organizations.
• An Adagio Business Partner/Consultant
• A Quickbooks Pro Advisor
• A moderator of Pluscommunity.com, a free and independent technical forum website for Adagio, Simply and ACCPAC users. 

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Virtual Avenue Consulting
1926 Como Lake Ave Suite #635
Coquitlam, BC V3K 6C6
Phone: 604-468-5199
Fax: 604- 648-8925
Email: grollins@virtualaveconsulting.com 

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Adagio is a registered trademark of Softrak Systems Inc. Best Software and the Best Software product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Best Software, Inc. and/or its affiliated entities. All other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.