QuickBooks > Articles > The advantages of QuickBooks Accounting Software for the construction industry

The advantages of QuickBooks Accounting Software for the construction industry

2010-11-18

Accounting is not for everyone and the life of a contractor would be ideal if accounts could take care of themselves. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. If you are the type of construction business owner who would rather focus on doing a good job than crunching numbers, there are a number of solutions. Hiring an in-house accountant for a construction company can be costly as it’s another employee’s salary you have to pay. However, hiring an external accountant or accounting firm can add up in the long run and because they aren’t connected to your company, you might find it time consuming getting hold of important financial information.

Even though doing your own books can seem overwhelming at first, with QuickBooks you can handle your own accounts without training. Many construction companies choose to use QuickBooks software as it’s simple, fast, and affordable. This accounting software’s intention is to allow you to focus your time and energy on running your construction company.

Try out QuickBooks accounting software for your business. You can be your company’s own accountant without having studied anything related to finance management. QuickBooks offers a variety of software packages, including SimpleStart, Pro and Premier, providing small businesses with an easy way to manage their own accounts. Discover the advantages of choosing QuickBooks as your accounting assistant.

Advantages of using QuickBooks in the construction industry:

  • Keeping in touch

Whether employing someone internally or outsourcing to a specialised firm, hiring another person to handle accounts can be expensive. Another problem with employing an external accountant or accounting firm is that their relationship with your company is not always ideal. Sometimes, it can be difficult to keep track of your company’s expenses and regularly providing the accountant with all your records. By using QuickBooks accounting software, you can keep a close eye on your company expenses, without having to consult an accountant.

  • No costly training

Construction teams comprise busy individuals who need to utilise every minute to complete projects. With QuickBooks, you don’t have to set aside hours for training workshops. As part of the software package, QuickBooks provides a variety of tutorials so that training is unnecessary. You don’t need advanced technological or high computing skill levels to use QuickBooks. The method is simple; therefore anyone can learn how to use it.

  • Easy and fast

Time is money. Due to the easiness of the ‘training’ process, you can be efficient with QuickBooks within a short space of time. QuickBooks accounting software is versatile as it integrates with Microsoft Office and allows you to transfer information between the two. This makes it easy to add information and transfer for presentations.

Be your own accountant with QuickBooks

Accounting can be easy. Simply use QuickBooks accounting software to keep your income and expenses in order. After a short time using one of our packages, you’ll notice that the time and money that you would have been spending on training, hiring an in-house or external accountant, is now being spent on streamlining your construction projects. Lessen the load and contact QuickBooks for more information on our accounting software for the construction industry.

Still not sure, need more info?

QuickBooks SimpleStart - for new and home based business

QuickBooks SimpleStart - for new and home based business

All the essential tools for new and home based businesses.
The simplest way to manage and track money going in and out of your business.
QuickBooks SimpleStart, Accounting Software
It’s easy to manage sales, expenses and customers when you do your company’s books with SimpleStart. SimpleStart has been designed specifically to address small business needs and help them through their first start-up year which is the most critical year. SimpleStart takes less than 15 minutes to set up and with the easy interactive audio tutorials; you are taken through each step of setting up your company.
QuickBooks Pro - manage your business accounts simply and easily

QuickBooks Pro - manage your business accounts simply and easily

Fast and easy financial management for small businesses.
Manage your business accounts simply and easily.
QuickBooks Pro, Accounting Software
All the features of QuickBooks SimpleStart with advanced tools and customisation options to help boost efficiency and improve organisation.
 
 
QuickBooks Premier - fast and easy advanced accounting

QuickBooks Premier - fast and easy advanced accounting

The fastest, most complete way to manage small business finance.
Fast and easy advanced accounting.
QuickBooks Premier, Accounting Software
The next step up from QuickBooks pro, this comprehensive tool meets more specialised needs and gives greater insight to your client's business.
 
 
Quick Payroll - manage all your weekly and monthly payroll needs
Quick Payroll - manage all your weekly and monthly payroll needs
Quickest and easiest way to manage all your weekly and monthly payroll needs.
Quick Payroll is designed to meet the fast growing needs of dynamic South African SMEs.
QuickBooks Payroll, Payroll Software

It simply manages all aspects regarding payroll, including payroll calculations, leave registers, report writing, tax year-end, and more. Quick Payroll interfaces seamlessly with QuickBooks accounting software, which means your general ledger journals will automatically update.

Our solution automatically provides new tax law or statutory upgrades as they arise, keeping you on the payroll cutting edge. What is more, our Quick Payroll is so flexible; it can be used in any industry sector, injecting value into your company, employee and client relations across the board.

Quick Payroll Lite - manage all your weekly and monthly payroll needs
Quick Payroll Lite - manage all your weekly and monthly payroll needs
Quickest and easiest way to manage all your weekly and monthly payroll needs.
QuickBooks Payroll Lite, Payroll Software

Quick Payroll Lite is designed to meet the fast growing needs of dynamic South African SMEs. It simply manages all aspects regarding payroll, including payroll calculations, leave registers, report writing, tax year-end, and more. Quick Payroll Lite interfaces seamlessly with QuickBooks accounting software, which means your general ledger journals will automatically update.

Our solution automatically provides new tax law or statutory upgrades as they arise, keeping you on the payroll cutting edge. What is more, our Quick Payroll Lite is so flexible; it can be used in any industry sector, injecting value into your company, employee and client relations across the board.

Quick Payroll Startup - manage all your weekly and monthly payroll needs
Quick Payroll Startup - for all your weekly and monthly payroll needs
Quickest and easiest way to manage all your weekly and monthly payroll needs.
QuickBooks Payroll Startup, Payroll Software

Quick Payroll Startup is designed to meet the fast growing needs of dynamic South African SMEs. It simply manages all aspects regarding payroll, including payroll calculations, leave registers, report writing, tax year-end, and more. Quick Payroll Startup interfaces seamlessly with QuickBooks accounting software, which means your general ledger journals will automatically update.

Our solution automatically provides new tax law or statutory upgrades as they arise, keeping you on the payroll cutting edge. What is more, our Quick Payroll Startup is so flexible; it can be used in any industry sector, injecting value into your company, employee and client relations across the board.

QuickBooks Archived Articles - Click to view archived articles
no articles found
QuickBooks Archived Articles - Click to view archived articles
no articles found
Cape Town Course Dates
Cape Town

QuickBooks Essentials

29 & 30 May

QuickBooks Advanced

31 May

Johannesburg Course Dates
Johannesburg

Quick Payroll

23 May

QuickBooks Up & Running

24 May

QuickBooks Essentials

29 & 30 May

QuickBooks Advanced

31 May

Durban Course Dates
Durban

QuickBooks Essentials

22 & 23 May