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Accounting software: The best of the best 

Accounting software: An overview 

The proper accounting software is absolutely essential to the modern small business enterprise. You'll need the right accounting software for the right task, whether it's for inventory, project management or communications. The right software package should be easy to learn and include features specific to your type of business.  You should also discuss the choice of accounting software with your accountant, who will usually recommend a program compatible with the one that he/she is using. 

There are numerous programs and online accounting services available, ranging from ones under $20 to high-end programs costing several thousands of dollars.  Below, we will discuss some of the more popular programs that should handle most of your small-business accounting needs. It should not cost you a fortune for you to meet your accounting software needs. 

Accounting software: QuickBooks and QuickBooks Pro

 One of the most popular accounting software programs on the market is QuickBooks and QuickBooks Pro. QuickBooks includes many of the features essential to your small-business accounting system. You can essentially navigate between many features including documents and reports, e-mail and fax invoices, enjoy online banking privileges, manage files modify reports and basically manage all of your bookkeeping needs with this one program.  You can go to the web site at www.quickbooks.com and view each featuring click for support and service no.  You may also order QuickBooks supplies by calling 1-800-433-8810. 

Accounting software: Peachtree First Accounting 

The Peachtree first accounting software should meet all of your accounting needs from your general ledger all the way to your accounts receivables. Peachtree has been one of the top selling accounting software programs for many years. Peachtree First Accounting provides you with more than 50 predefined reports and statements designed to give you a really comprehensive financial look at your business. Support and services are also offered.  You may order online at www.peachtree.com or by calling 770-724-4000. 

Accounting software: MYOB Accounting Plus 

This accounting software will help you to "mind your own business" (MYOB) with a variety of features including multi-user capabilities, professional time billing, a fully integrated payroll system to take the headaches out of payroll calculations and multicurrency accounting futures for international business needs.  This accounting software is easy to navigate and MYOB also offers support services. You may visit www.myob.com or call 1-800-322-MYOB to order. 

Accounting software: Oracle Business Suite Accounting 

Oracle is an online accounting system.  They offer a 14 day free trial. All of the essential components of the small-business accounting processor featured on including the general ledger, budgeting, and reconciliation, expense reports, purchase requests, accounts receivable ledger and more.  You're able to customize this week to fit your specific needs.  This online accounting system allows you to easily transfer data from Peachtree or QuickBooks.  At you pass a 14 day free trial, you're billed monthly.  I do not have to worry about downloading or upgrading software with this online accounting system. You may visit www.oraclesmallbusiness.com or call 1-800-SMALLBIZ.  

Accounting software: ACCPAC Simply Accounting Pro 

This accounting software is designed to be simple to use and powerful all at once.  It also offers up to a six multi-user capability and the flexibility to customize forms and reports.  It also features online banking and electronic payment capabilities. ACCPAC also offers the Advantage Series of programs for business solutions for medium to arts businesses as well. You may visit www.accpac.com or call 1-800-773-5445 for this simple but powerful accounting software. 

Information from the Everything Start Your Own Small Business Book by Rich Mintzer 

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