Small business software

Hi, I work for a small business dedicated to create books and films. We are having a lot of trouble to find a software or a really simple program, for dummies, to keep our incomes and expenses in order. They all seem to be too complicated or to simple, like the ones recommended for the economy at home. I would appreciate a lot any advice or suggestion!

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Permalink Reply by Dillon Ross on February 4, 2012 at 1:52am

Look into http://lessaccounting.com/  or PulseApp.com and hope they help

Permalink Reply by maidadonoso on February 10, 2012 at 3:47pm

Thanks for your help Dillon!

Permalink Reply by Ben Robertson on February 13, 2012 at 4:20pm

Wow! These also look really great. So how does someone decide between them? I think everyone wants something besides QB. These cloud-based solutions all look compelling. My quick take is on the UI front, I like SohoOS the best. Less Accounting looks robust but as someone who loves accounting I am put off by the dislike they express for accounting as 'boring'. They are passionate for the product but I would like for them to also be passionate about accounting which is actually quite beautiful to me. Really. Like a revelation. A miracle that makes the modern world possible. Pulse looks the most corporate and definitely gets the focus right - cash flow. 

Permalink Reply by Vanessa McGrath on February 7, 2012 at 12:41pm

I would recommend checking out http://www.sohoos.com/welcome/. I hope that helps!

Permalink Reply by maidadonoso on February 10, 2012 at 3:47pm

Thanks a lot Vanessa!

Permalink Reply by Ben Robertson on February 13, 2012 at 4:10pm

This look cool too! If it works at least as well as QBonline then I would recommend this instead. I will definitely look at it for my own business. Thank you for sharing. 

Permalink Reply by Ben Robertson on February 13, 2012 at 4:05pm

Do you have inventory? That will complicate things. Othwerwise Quickbooks online is simple and easy to use. If you do not have a bookkeeping background, hire someone to help you set up the chart of accounts. This is really important. Then for the first few months get that person to come back and review with you how you are allocating expenses until you get the hang of it. If you get set up right from the beggining you will be SOOOO much happier in the long run. It's a real pain to untangle these things and mostly not even worth it. So if you want good data on your financial performance do it now. 

Permalink Reply by Ian Perry on April 24, 2012 at 4:57pm

True, there are a lot of business accounting softwares available. But you need to understand your what your considerations are before you choose a software. Basically, the prime concern is the budget. Your software cost should always be factored into your budget.

Considering that there are a lot of accounting softwares available, go for the ones that best complement your needs.There are also some softwares that offer trial versions. Although most of them has limited functionality; but by this way, you’ll get a feel of its interface and functionality.

You may browse the Internet for reviews. It may give you a better hint of what to avail.

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