Accounting software – downloads

Want to try before you buy?
When you are looking for software, it really helps if you can download a trial version to see for yourself what it looks like. Not all accounting software sites have downloads. Those that do (in NZ) are:

Online accounting software

Why put your accounting online?
Online accounting software (like Xero) is now starting to appear and we can probably expect the likes of MYOB and Quicken to be getting in on the act in future. Here’s a simple look at the pros and cons of ‘online’ accounting software from a small business perspective.

Thinking of MYOB?

Maybe you should read this…
Some software providers these days make you register software when you install it, PLUS activate it periodically to keep it working.
There is nothing wrong with companies protecting their software, but take a moment to reflect on the following (taken from the MYOB website).
What is Company File Activation?
Company file activation is a [...]

Accounting Software…

List of accounting software (New Zealand).

At the present time we can identify 15 separate providers of software more or less suitable for small businesses – but there would be many more if we counted in the sophisticated stuff that is really too expensive (and too complicated) for either small business or beginners.