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