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QuickBooks: Accounting software packages for small businesses

2011-01-01

Many business owners underestimate the importance of bookkeeping, but accounting is a crucial element the success of any business. All income and expenses must be recorded and documented in as much detail possible. With income statements, spreadsheets, general ledgers and payroll, business owners unfamiliar with accounting can often find the process quite intimidating.

QuickBooks provides accounting software packages to lighten the burden for small to medium-size businesses. Computerised accounting is a definite relief for many, and QuickBooks offers three different packages catering for businesses in any industry. We offer premium accounting software packages: QuickBooks SimpleStart, QuickBooks Pro and QuickBooks Premier. These packages are a combination of various accounting systems able to perform the majority of bookkeeping functions required by most small to medium-size businesses. Browse our accounting software packages to find the right one for your business.

Advantages of using accounting software packages

QuickBooks can help you solve your accounting problems. Below is a list of four advantages that software-based accounting programs have over manual record keeping. 

  • Accuracy and speed

Using accounting software allows you to enter information fast. Software programs also include a built-in error detector, assisting you in spotting mistakes before continuing. With all your business’s records laid out before you, it’s easy to identify where the inefficiencies are and correct them before they escalate. When searching for information, finding details on a computer is easier than manually searching through pages and books of transactions.

  • Generating reports easily

With all your bookkeeping recorded with our accounting software packages, all the relevant and necessary ledgers and statements are easy to locate and print. This method can make the process significantly easier - if you record all income and expenses as they take place - and you won’t have to worry about lost slips or confusion at the end of the month.

  • Reduced costs

Many small companies, especially ones that are starting businesses, can’t afford a full-time accountant to manage their bookkeeping. With QuickBooks accounting software programs, you won’t need to hire a qualified accountant to handle your company’s accounts.

Because our programs include tutorials that guide you through using QuickBooks accounting software, you won’t need to spend unnecessary amounts on training courses. If you’re missing stock, or wondering why expenses are so high, our software can help you discover the problems.

Choose QuickBooks for accounting software packages

Our easy-to-learn software requires minimal effort and can help you become your company’s personal accountant without expensive courses, certificates or the assistance of a qualified accountant. We provide details for our various accounting software packages on our website and allow you the chance to take full advantage of our programs for effective accounting solutions. Contact us for more information on our accounting software packages and how using QuickBooks programs can benefit your business.  

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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.

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