Can a Mac Mini server host my accounting software in my CA and AZ offices?

I am trying to use one set of books that both of my offices can login and use instead of having to merge the info every day, week, etc.

not using accounting software myself but consider if a +cloud storage+ solution such as Dropbox could do what you want.
happy computing !
JGG

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I'm new to the Mac, and have had it running for a month. Set it up initially as "Host Name for local network."
Here is where I got into trouble. I changed it now to the 3rd item, "Host name for Internet." I entered a domain name I have, "ve3zt.ca" and I recall at the time that the computer name changed to VE3ZT from local.mini, or something similar. I rebooted and am in this position. Obviously, I made a major boo boo.
As I said, I now can't get past the Apple logo. Pressing any keys on the keyboard results in a "beep" from the Mini. That's it!
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Thank You.
Paul.

Update:
I did the "command-R" recovery and everything went smoothly. However, the message, "You are unable to log in to the user accound "xxxxx" at this time. Logging in to the account failed because an error occurred." Pressing OK brings up the Apple logo screen. Can only get out of this by pressing the power button on the Mini for several seconds.
Any advice?
Regards, Paul.

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setup a non-administrative user or allow limited guest
access. The user would require entering a user name and
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no
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Hello MrHoffman,
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Password:
Sorry, try again.
Password:
Sorry, try again.
Password:
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