| The days of handwritten ledgers are long past. | | | | QuickBooks accepts credit card payments and |
| These days, if you want accurate records and | | | | imports spreadsheet files, and also allows multiple |
| payroll, you turn to a viable computer solution to | | | | users to access and update the system |
| keep your business running smoothly. Managing | | | | simultaneously. |
| inventory, accounts and receivable, and bills just | | | | 2) Peachtree Complete - a top name in the |
| can't be done on a spreadsheet, either. You need | | | | industry, Peachtree provides a flexible integration |
| a proven accounting software platform that can | | | | that allows users to import data from other |
| record every financial move you make, call up | | | | accounting programs. Most versions of Peachtree |
| various reports when needed, and integrate with | | | | offer as many as 75 different templates for |
| other programs your company uses. | | | | billing, payroll, and A/R. |
| Question is, which software is best for you? | | | | 3) DacEasy - for a small business in need of the |
| Some packages are quite expensive, and could | | | | basics, DacEasy is a good option. There's nothing |
| account for the bulk of your operations budget. | | | | too fancy, just straightforward options for billing |
| As such, a program could provide more than you | | | | and inventory and other functions. |
| actually need, depending on the size and scope of | | | | 4) NetSuite - if you handle sales over the |
| your work. As you consult with computer | | | | Internet, NetSuite offers options for eCommerce |
| enterprise software consultants about the right | | | | most will find invaluable. That the program breaks |
| system for you, you may find the same brands | | | | down functionality according to the different roles |
| touted over and again. Five popular and trusted | | | | in your office is a plus. |
| names in accounting software may provide the | | | | 5) MYOB Business Essentials - you can import |
| basics and extra features your company will find | | | | bank statements, customize forms, and naviagate |
| useful. | | | | your accounts with ease. |
| In no particular order, five top brands of | | | | When you are ready for an accounting solution |
| accounting software include: | | | | for your business, talk with a professional |
| 1) Quickbooks - a trusted named in software, | | | | consultant about these or other programs. |