The 3 main things you need to consider if you are going to have everything in the cloud are:

1) What do you do if your internet connection goes down for a day?

2) What are you storing in the cloud? If it is customer information or commercially sensitive information then who has access to it, what is the security like, who controls it?

3) What do you do if the cloud goes down? - See this for example - http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/06/real-clouds-crush-amazon/

I think the cloud can offer a good, cheap, solution to many IT issues. However you do need to have a think about whether it is suitable for your business and have a backup plan if the cloud is inaccessible.
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www.thecompanywarehouse.co.uk

agree with your points but the same goes if you are not on the cloud.

1) What do you do if your computer or server breaks?
2) What do you do if your computer or server is stolen?

No matter if your on the cloud or not, having a good backup system is absolutely key to any business!

just my pennies worth :-)

Agreed! A backup plan is necessary whatever the operating model for the business. Thanks for chipping in.
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Hadi Hosn
Managing Director | Consult O'clock
www.consultoclock.com

I also agree that backup system is very important, but I think cloud based business has a lot of advantages and it is the right decision in your case. Wish you good luck.
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Tascheva & Partner

Hi Hadi,

I believe this will be a consolidation year for cloud related businesses and therefore, inevitably, some providers will go bust.

Are you prepared?