By: Mathew Thomson
Your PC dealer could be your
general adviser with regard to the purchase of small business accounting software. But he can't be
the expert adviser. Not even your Chartered Accountant can do that. The computer technology is
updating itself so fast that before making any worthwhile investment for accounting software you
need to take the professional advice.
For, with the introduction of
right accounting software, your small business is not going to remain small. It is bound to
expand!
Publications like CTS Guide to
Small Business Accounting Software have been reportedly used by hundreds of business establishments
to select software. It constantly compares and reviews with reference to quality and rates some of
the important software packages doing rounds in the market. Some of them are:
Net Ledger Advanced Accounting,
Business Works Gold, Quick Books Pro, Microsoft Business Solutions- Small Business Manager,
Peachtree Complete Acting plus Time & Billing, MYOB Complete Accounting.
These packages are reviewed for
the important aspects of small business accounting needs such as general ledger, accounts
receivable and order processing, accounts payable, inventory control, purchase orders, job cost,
payroll, and global features module.
The module-by-module report
with illustrated screen shots, for each package detailing strengths/weaknesses/operational issues
and performance ratings for 350 features given by the report are of immense help to you to take the
decision with regard to introducing the software in your establishment.
Study charts on pricing,
operating platforms, support policies, make your tasks of comparison very easy. Even calling for
quotations, studying and analyzing the information is a time-consuming process. Moreover, your
selection can not be an expert's selection. So, the opinion of the impartial competent analyst, who
has the necessary expertise, is likely to prove profitable to you in the long run. You can tailor
your needs in relation to the budget from the various options available.
Some of the important
applications covered by the Magazine are General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable,
Sales Order Entry, Inventory Control, Job Cost, Order Processing, Report Writing, Purchase Order,
Fixed Assets and Pay Roll. These will define the software needs for your small business. But
consider one important point. Any given information is what it is. Do not rush to the newly
introduced products offering high discounts, unless they are from the well-established companies
having proper warranty system. It is better to pay the higher cost and buy the best instead of
going for some immediate profits and suffer eventual loss.
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