Episode 149: Transforming Accounting for Small Businesses: How Marc O'Dwyer and Big Red Cloud are Simplifying Finance Management

This week on AIBF Business Talk, CEO Elaine Carroll chats with Marc O’Dwyer, CEO of Big Red Cloud, a company offering user-friendly accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll software for small businesses. Marc acquired Big Red Book in 2000 and transformed it into a profitable venture before launching Big Red Cloud in 2012. With over 75,000 customers, the company has seen rapid growth and high conversion rates from trials to sales. 📈

Marc’s impressive sports background includes playing rugby, competing in 15 marathons, and completing eight Ironman races, including the World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♂️ Marc attributes his business success to resilience and discipline gained from sports. He emphasises the importance of following your instincts, taking risks, and pivoting when needed. 💪🔄

Big Red Cloud’s motto is to simplify accounting for small business owners. They offer free online training courses in partnership with the Education Training Boards in Kildare, Wicklow, Donegal, Waterford and Wexford; aimed at upskilling individuals in accounting and payroll. 🎓💼

Marc also recently acquired Turbo Inventory, enhancing Big Red Cloud’s offerings and expanding into the UK market. He advises entrepreneurs to embrace opportunities and delegate tasks to focus on business growth. 🌟🔍

Tune in now for some wonderful insights from Marc from Big Red Cloud - our 'Business All-Star Accounts and Payroll Software Company of the Year' for the third year in a row!

Find out more about Big Red Cloud on https://www.bigredcloud.com

Learn about their free Training Courses on https://www.bigredcloud.com/training

Find out about Turbo Inventory, which is designed to help small to mid-market businesses grow by combining the powerful inventory features of an ERP system with the accessibility of a cloud-based platform and book a live demo on https://www.bigredcloud.com/turbo.