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Accounting
Software | Top Companies: This Week's Reviews |
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| Services Offered:
Business software, personal finance software |
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| Company Overview:
QuickBooks by Intuit is the #1 Small Business Software
available. The company began in 1983 as a way to help
personal customers balance checkbooks easier. Now the
company has revenue that surpasses $3 billion, and they
have expanded their product base for business software
and other non-consumer groups. They work with Fortune
500 companies as much as small businesses, and are a
worldwide corporation. |
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| Our Review:
QuickBooks really speaks for itself. The software is
great, the company is great, and the website is really
easy to navigate. They have a complete array of
accounting software to choose from, so that you can make
your small business or personal finances all you want it
to be. All in all, this is a company that deserves at
least a look when you’re in the market for accounting
software. |
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| User Review:
QuickBooks is my favorite accounting software that
exists. I’ve tried other products, but none of them are
nearly as good as QuickBooks. The accounting software is
really easy to learn and use, and it makes tracking my
home business so much easier than doing it on my own
with other programs. |
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| Services Offered:
Finance options and personal finance management |
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| Company Overview:
Quicken has been in business for more than 20 years.
They have a 94% customer satisfaction rating based on
completed transactions, and they offer 150 programs for
consumers. Additionally, they have more than 4,000
employees to help consumers with all of their financing
needs. |
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| Our Review:
Quicken is a great company for many reasons. Quicken
personal finance makes a great accounting software
program. They also have a consumer lending division for
those who need loans and credit lines. However, as for
accounting software, they are a great company to work
with. The software is east to use and the customer
service is top rate. |
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| User Review:
Quicken came with my new computer in a demo form. I had
been looking for good accounting software for awhile, so
I was happy that I could try their product out. It
turned out to be a great program, and I ended up buying
it because it worked so well for me. |
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Avanquest Software
23801 Calabasas Road, Suite 2005
Calabasas, CA USA 91302-1547
800-395-6682 |
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| Services Offered:
Accounting software, personal and business software |
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| Company Overview:
Avanquest software was established in 1984. They now
sell more than 1,500 software titles and products
through their company. They originally began as BVRP
Software, but changed their name to Avanquest in 2005.
They have personal and small business accounting
software, as well as many other types of software
products. |
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| Our Review:
Avanquest software has a lot of products to choose from.
While this might detract from the focus of accounting
software, they actually have some great products. Their
customer service is great, too, making them a great
company all around. |
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| User Review:
Avanquest software helped me get all of the software
that I needed for my new business. I was so excited that
I was able to get all the accounting software and other
business software for my new business in one place.
Their customer service was so great, and they helped me
choose the best products, which made the process much
easier for me. |
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NothingButSoftware.com
SpaceBound, Inc.
280 Opportunity Way
LaGrange, Ohio 44050
800-755-4619 |
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| Services Offered:
Accounting software, computer software products |
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| Company Overview:
NothingButSoftware.com offers top software titles at
discount prices. They offer discounts of up to 80% on
overstocked software titles. They were established in
1997 by SpaceBound, Inc., which has been in business
since 1987. They offer shipping within 1-2 business
days, and full customer service and satisfaction
guarantees. They also sell video games, computer
accessories, and miscellaneous merchandise. |
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| Our Review:
Who doesn’t love saving money? This site offers all the
same software that you’ll find elsewhere, but the way
they purchase it allows them to sell it for much
cheaper. The products are great, including their array
of affordable accounting software. The website is also
easy to use, and the customer service is great. |
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| User Review:
NothingButSoftware.com saved me about $200 in total with
all the software that I needed. I found accounting
software for my business, backup software for my files,
and even a personal print shop program for my scrap
booking hobby. I definitely will be back next time I
need more software! |
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Choosing the Best Accounting Software: |
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There are many
different types of accounting software out there. No one
program is right for everyone, and each one has their
own benefits and disadvantages. Some people are brand
shoppers, meaning they want a particular brand more than
they are concerned with the features of the products.
For these people, shopping can be simple. However, if
you’re confused about which software is best or what
products you need, there are some things that you can
consider to help you make your decision. First of all,
you should determine what you need the accounting
software for. Personal programs will differ from
programs designed for business use, and you don’t want
to purchase the wrong one. Second, you’ll need to
consider which products offer the features that you
need. There will be more than one that has what you
need, so you can narrow down your choices further by
checking out the reputation or reviews on the software.
You wouldn’t want to buy a program that has a bad
reputation, after all. Once you have a limited set of
options, it will be up to you to make the final
decision. You can base this on cost, features, brand, or
just the overall value of what you’re getting for the
money. The only thing you need to be careful of is to
make sure that you’re buying a product because it meets
your needs, and not just because it’s popular or it’s
cheap. After all, accounting software should make
keeping track of your finances easier. If you don’t buy
the right software for your needs, this won’t likely be
the case. You might actually find it more difficult if
you buy a product that doesn’t work for your needs, so
be careful to take the time to get what you want and
need.
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