Reckon puts emphasis on growing expert partner network in 2013

Reckon has announced changes to their software partner program as the company moves to widen their network of experts across Australia. A more compelling offer, alongside a reduced annual fee, is expected to attract more accountants, bookkeepers and business consultants to the Reckon Accredited Partner program this year.

Making the Accredited Partner program more accessible, and introducing new products in the year ahead, will help more professionals gain access to modern tools and specialist software knowledge to better assist the large portion of Australia’s two million-plus small businesses that have no accounting software in place, according to Reckon’s Group General Manager – Marketing, Gerald Chait.

“The affordability and accessibility of accounting software are compelling reasons for small businesses to move from spreadsheets or paper record keeping methods that are time-consuming and have limited performance reporting capability. Reckon Accredited Partners provide expert advice to small businesses on accounting software implementation, as well as ongoing software support,” says Chait.

“We’ll also be working closely with our Reckon Accredited Partner network this year to ensure our tools and programs help them build their businesses, which will in turn benefit others. Our existing online solutions already make it possible for partners to assist businesses anytime and from anywhere; we’ll improve upon this later in the year with the release of a new modern cloud solution, unlike anything else available.”

There are currently over 350 Reckon Accredited Partners in Australia who work with thousands of Australian small businesses. Accountants, bookkeepers, and business consultants are invited to express their interest in joining the program which provides direct leads for desktop, hosted and cloud software enquiries, as well as ongoing commission on product sales, advanced training, and marketing support.

The Reckon Accredited Partner program annual fee is now $495. Program details, as well as the application form, are available on the Reckon website. Businesses looking to speak to a Reckon Accredited Partner about their software needs can find a partner by visiting the Find an AP webpage.