The right accounting package should (1) give you the information you need for management, tax estimation and tax preparation, and (2) enable you to easily input the figures. Management needs are ...

Lauren (Hansen) Holznienkemper is a lead editor for the small business vertical at Forbes Advisor, specializing in HR, payroll and recruiting solutions for small businesses. Using research and writing ...

Setting up accounting software may seem like a daunting task; you might be intimidated by the mere thought of it. But when you think of all the time wasted trying to produce information about your ...

When it comes to accounting software for small business, you have three main contenders vying for your dollars. Intuit’s QuickBooks, the long-time dominant player, has every intention of maintaining ...

Quicken is a very popular accounting software package that is used by millions of Americans to track their personal finances. Many farm and ranch families have also adopted Quicken to help them keep ...

If you’re starting a small business, there are quite a few things you need to do to get it going. Choosing an accounting software solution should be near the top of your to-do list. By carefully ...

Microsoft is offering a big price cut on its small business accounting software in an effort to spur sales of the product. The company said on Monday that it is offering a $100 instant discount as ...

SHOPPING FOR ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE is difficult. The software must be just the right size, it shouldn’t contain more or fewer features than you need and you should feel secure that its publisher will be ...

Almost every article or report you read today talks about the advantages and sometimes the necessity of business owners to incorporate technology into every aspect of their business. But an accounting ...

If you're like most business owners, you probably started out keeping tabs on your money using a spreadsheet. That's a smart strategy when starting, but as your firm expands, it will undoubtedly get ...

Looking to accommodate the sales and marketing needs of small companies, Microsoft on Wednesday is announcing general availability of its Microsoft Small Business Accounting 2006 software as well as ...