2009 Review of Small Business Accounting Systems: Tier I (Programs Under $1,000)
Small businesses in 2009 are not like small businesses were just twenty years ago. Technology and flexibility play an important role in the management of even the smallest business today. For 2009, we’ve divided our review of SMB accounting programs...
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- A-Systems Corporation — A-Systems Visual Bookkeeper
- A-Systems continues to provide solid accounting programs to businesses at reasonable prices. Visual Bookkeeper, which is aimed at the small business owner, features GL, AP, Sales, AR and Payroll modules.
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- CheckMark Software — MultiLedger
- CheckMark’s MultiLedger is an excellent, affordable product best suited for those looking for a simple, easy-to-use accounting product, with a A 10-user system including modules for GL, AP, AR and Inventory.
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- Intuit, Inc. — QuickBooks Premier
- QuickBooks is the best-know brand of accounting software to small businesses. Now available in several versions geared toward specific business types, QuickBooks began its journey as an entry-level software product for small businesses.
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- MYOB — Acclivity Premier Accounting 2009
- MYOB has recently released the 2009 version of Premier Accounting, its small business management software for Windows. Premier Accounting includes GL, AP, AR, PR, Inventory, Sales, Time Billing, Purchases and Banking modules.
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- Sage — Peachtree by Sage Premium Accounting 2010
- Peachtree offers small business owners and their accountants a wide range of products from the entry-level Peachtree First Accounting to Peachtree Quantum with support for larger user bases, and the subject of this review, Peachtree Premium, which is designed for small business owners looking for a little more flexibility. Industry-specific versions of Peachtree are also available, with special versions for general business, nonprofits, manufacturing, construction and accountants.
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- 2009 Review of SMB Accounting Systems - Programs Under $1,000 — Comparison Chart
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Mary began her career as an accountant in the property management industry, later moving into the healthcare industry. She is now a freelance writer specializing in business and technology issues and is the author of her first book, several HR handbooks, training manuals, and other in-house publications. She can be reached at marygirschbock@cpata.com.
