Accounting software recommendation

[The Edge]

I've read a previous thread about accounting software but am no wiser.

I have not long started my business and am still doing my own bookkeeping. My intention is to contract this out when I can justify it. I also intend to be employing people so need something to do wages. I want a software package to do invoices for me, run on Vista and be able to cope with the hire items I sometimes use in my business.

That is, I'm a consultant but I carry inventory in the form of accessories I sometimes use in showcasing houses and I hire this out monthly. A software package would need to be able to keep track of this income against its job. The physical items I buy for the business are either stationery consumables or hire inventory - I don't generally sell them on. Bookkeeping is my least favourite thing to do so it needs to be easy to use so I don't procrastinate about that too!

Does anyone have any suggestions about a software package that would do all this? I looked at Cashflow Manager which seems fairly easy to use and produces all those reports accountants want at the push of a button but I'm not sure it would deal with the hire.

Many thanks in advance.

[whateverbusinesssolution]

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[Digiwise]

Using software like MYOB or Quickbooks you could probably find a way to track your hiring activities - something like orders or recurring sales might do the trick.

You may also decide it is best to track the hire separately to your financial records so that you can keep your financial record keeping system simple.

I would stick to MYOB or Quickbooks if you plan to use a bookkeeper later, as I think it would make it easier to find a suitable bookkeeper. Hopefully you already have a good accountant, and I would get their advice on what they prefer to work with and what they think will work best for you. (Otherwise, perhaps the first action point is to find a good accountant :-) )

Good luck with your business and accounting software selection.

Clancy

[VacuumRobot.com.au]

Hi Grace,

I just checked your website, you have lovely portfolios those are lovely pictures. If you can increase your portfolios, and maybe put up a before and after picture on your home page, that would be stunning!

In regards to the accounting software, there are plenty online. You can search review websites for them.. some are simple to use..some are more advanced, depending on how you want it.

Dave

[The Edge]

Thanks Dave. I have other photos and am in the process of uploading them. However, I'm new to it and have just sorted out a hiccup that made them look unprofessional on the site. Now that's sorted I can get on with it. Your idea about a before and after on the front page is a good one - I'll talk to the people who built it for me.

I'll have a search for accounting packages too.

[Warren Cottis]

Hi Grace

The accounting bones in me totally endorse MYOB... easy to use, excellent value for money with ongoing upgrades and it will handle your needs. I know of numerous businesses turning over millions of dollars that use it.

[Warren Cottis]

PS. Do you know that you have no keywords attached to your home page?

[The Edge]

OK Warren what does that mean?! It sounds like something to do with my web site and I need to talk to the people who made it.

[Warren Cottis]

Originally Posted by The Edge

OK Warren what does that mean?! It sounds like something to do with my web site and I need to talk to the people who made it.

Hi... it means that no matter what search words I type into Google or other search engine it is most likely that I will never find your website because there are no keywords attached to your home page.... I didn't look at the other pages but most likely they are the same because why would you do those and neglect the home page. You try it.... type any search words in Google (say for example... house dressing) and see if you can find your site... don't of course type in the name of your website because a stranger would not do that...having a website is just one leg of the table.

Choosing and adding keywords is generally referred to as SEO or Search Engine Optimisation... and if people cannot find you when they search for a supplier then of course you have no chance of making a sale..... hope this helps

[Numberz]

Originally Posted by warrenc

PS. Do you know that you have no keywords attached to your home page?

Hi Warren,

How can you tell (from the front end) if a website has keywords or not?

Bruce