Hi everyone,
I got my first business client and I am about to implement a solution for a problem they have. I really will appreciate any advice/opinion on this.
Base information:
My client has two Auto Tire Centers. Both sites have different names and are legally different. The accounting stuff is done separately. They provide tire services, auto repair services, and also sell rims among other things in both sites.
Current configuration:
Site #1:
- Three computers in the storefront for internet access. One of them has QuickBooks 2010 Premier to run everything (sales receipts, inventory, etc...). The company file is stored in this computer and is not shared.
- One computer in the back office.
- DSL Internet connection from Verizon. The DSL modem has 4 ethernet ports.
Site #2:
- Two computers in the storefront for internet access. One of them has QuickBooks 2010 Premier to run everything (sales receipts, inventory, etc...).
The company file is stored in this computer and is not shared.
- Cable Internet connection from Comcast.
- Basic Linksys 4 port switch.
Problem:
- They want to use QuickBooks on all computers.
- They want to have one shared company file per site.
- From Site #1 they want to access the inventory in Site #2 and vice-versa.
- They don't what to spend a lot of money. (Just like everybody)
This is my plan for Site #1:
- Buy one Cisco RV082 VPN Router to create the LAN.
- Buy two 1TB HDDs and configure the back office's computer with a RAID 1. Store and share Site #1 company file in this computer. Save a backup of Site #2 company file in this computer.
This is my plan for Site #2:
- Buy two 1TB HDDs and configure one of the storefront computers with a RAID 1. Store and share Site #2 company file in this computer. Save a backup of Site #1 company file in this computer.
Final plan:
- Create a Site-To-Site VPN to connect both shops.
Final thoughts:
I am not very confident in using QuickBooks 2010 Premier for this because they will need 4 more licenses.
I can use QuickBooks POS, but it is too expensive for them. $999.00 + additional licences (I'm not sure how much it is per additional licenses).
I would like to use a different POS software, but they need QuickBooks for accounting.
I really will appreciate any advice/opinion on this.
I got my first business client and I am about to implement a solution for a problem they have. I really will appreciate any advice/opinion on this.
Base information:
My client has two Auto Tire Centers. Both sites have different names and are legally different. The accounting stuff is done separately. They provide tire services, auto repair services, and also sell rims among other things in both sites.
Current configuration:
Site #1:
- Three computers in the storefront for internet access. One of them has QuickBooks 2010 Premier to run everything (sales receipts, inventory, etc...). The company file is stored in this computer and is not shared.
- One computer in the back office.
- DSL Internet connection from Verizon. The DSL modem has 4 ethernet ports.
Site #2:
- Two computers in the storefront for internet access. One of them has QuickBooks 2010 Premier to run everything (sales receipts, inventory, etc...).
The company file is stored in this computer and is not shared.
- Cable Internet connection from Comcast.
- Basic Linksys 4 port switch.
Problem:
- They want to use QuickBooks on all computers.
- They want to have one shared company file per site.
- From Site #1 they want to access the inventory in Site #2 and vice-versa.
- They don't what to spend a lot of money. (Just like everybody)
This is my plan for Site #1:
- Buy one Cisco RV082 VPN Router to create the LAN.
- Buy two 1TB HDDs and configure the back office's computer with a RAID 1. Store and share Site #1 company file in this computer. Save a backup of Site #2 company file in this computer.
This is my plan for Site #2:
- Buy two 1TB HDDs and configure one of the storefront computers with a RAID 1. Store and share Site #2 company file in this computer. Save a backup of Site #1 company file in this computer.
Final plan:
- Create a Site-To-Site VPN to connect both shops.
Final thoughts:
I am not very confident in using QuickBooks 2010 Premier for this because they will need 4 more licenses.
I can use QuickBooks POS, but it is too expensive for them. $999.00 + additional licences (I'm not sure how much it is per additional licenses).
I would like to use a different POS software, but they need QuickBooks for accounting.
I really will appreciate any advice/opinion on this.
