Hello jr1734,
Thank you for your question
I think I stand in the minority, but I have never been a fan of
QuickBooks. For similar software and small business needs, I have
always used Mind Your Own Business, or MYOB.
http://www.myob.com/
"Welcome to the global hub of MYOB Limited – developer of the business
management software family that's trusted by over 400 000 businesses
and accountants worldwide.
MYOB products have revolutionised the way business and accountants
manage their businesses. Our products have consistently won awards
across the globe for how they apply the unique MYOB philosophy towards
helping build better businesses.
Ultimately every country has its own business, payroll and taxation
rules. That's why we develop software which is country specific. To
find the MYOB software that's right for you please select your country
from the list on the right."
They even offer a $100 rebate for QuickBooks users! But I am not sure
you would consider this to be "more powerful" than QuickBooks, or not.
There is a free trial available for download and with the QuickBooks
discount, it is only $129 to purchase. It might be exactly what you
need, or you may feel that its functionailty is only simialr to
QuickBooks.
They describe the product as:
"MYOB Plus is an integrated, real time accounting solution for small
businesses of all kinds. It's an excellent choice for business people
who are looking for a powerful financial solution that integrates
practical business management tools capable of positively affecting
the company's bottom line.
MYOB Plus is a fully integrated, double entry accounting solution
including general ledger, checkbooks, sales, purchasing, payroll, time
billing, inventory and card file functions, as well as on-screen
analysis, jobs management, 100 starter charts of accounts and over 100
financial and management reports. In addition, the MYOB OfficeLink
feature allows direct, one click access to Office 95, 97, 2000 and XP
versions of Word and Excel, making MYOB Plus a solid financial and
business management tool. It's double entry accounting but you only
have to enter the data once - MYOB Plus does all of the accounting for
the user!
Through the years MYOB has won every major industry award including PC
Magazine Editor's Choice, PC World Best Buy, MACWORLD Editor's Choice
& World Class Awards as well as MacUser Editor's Choice Winner "Eddy."
..."
Worth investigating and may be the solution for you. However, if a
more powerful program is desired, I think you will find the next level
up to be PeachTree:
http://www.peachtree.com/
They note for "Mid-sized" businesses:
"Peachtree Special Edition of MAS 90
Manufactured by Best Software, U.S. Operations, parent company to
Peachtree Software, MAS 90 is a powerful accounting solution designed
for small-to-medium size businesses. The ideal alternative for those
looking for a solution that converts from Peachtree, MAS 90 includes
the additional features and power Peachtree customers need to help
meet their growing business demands and needs."
"The Next Step for Your Accounting
Does your business need more speed, power and functionality? Is
bar-coding or additional industry customization necessary for your
business? Do you think you may be outgrowing your Peachtree solution?
The Peachtree Special Edition of MAS 90 is the perfect solution for
you - the performance of a new system combined with the reliability of
Peachtree. Choose from 26 different modules to meet your specific
business needs and get the insight necessary to build on your
business's success.
A Comprehensive Business Management System
Peachtree Special Edition of Best MAS 90 was specifically developed
for Peachtree customers. Since 1996, more than 70,000 small to
mid-sized companies have chosen MAS 90 for their business, and more
CPA's recommend it to their customers than any other accounting
software in its class.
Additional Power, Capacity and Functionality
The Inventory Management module provides unsurpassed control for
manufacturing or distribution operations, with the ability to track
inventory for multiple warehouses, and more.
The Work Order Processing module gives manufacturers complete control
over the manufacturing process and the ability to see up-to-the-minute
work-in-process information.
The Job Cost module lets construction companies track cost and revenue
information down to the fine detail with capabilities such as billing
based on time and material, or percentage complete, and more.
The Bar Code module lets companies streamline their entire business by
avoiding error of manual entry.
When you're ready to do business over the Internet, the e-Business
Manager module gives you e-commerce capabilities without expensive Web
consultants or custom programming.
And, all modules integrate to create an efficient, high performance
system - to help your business reach new levels of productivity and
profits..."
Peachtree also offers their standard product offering in several
flavors. There is a chart that helps you select the proper product for
your business:
http://www.peachtree.com/peachtree2003/product_matrix.cfm
I think if you spend sometime at their site, you will be impressed
with the product range, awards won and modularity of the product
allowing you to buy just what you need now and expand as your needs
demand a bit more.
They are also reasonably priced:
Peachtree Complete Accounting 2003 $299.95
Peachtree Complete Accounting 2003 Multi-User Value Pack $699.95
Peachtree Accounting 2003 $199.95
I trust my research has provided you with several highly rated
possibilities to increase the power of your accounting programs. If a
link above should fail to work or anything require further explanation
or research, please do post a Request for Clarification prior to
rating the answer and closing the question and I will be pleased to
assist further.
Regards,
-=clouseau=- |
