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Where business is concerned, it goes without saying that keeping your finances in order is imperative
Not only is it necessary in order to ensure that invoices are sent out and paid on time, and to help with forecasting cash flow, but
detailed financial records are critical when the taxman comes knocking.Fortunately, this is much easier than it used to be
Today's accounting software and invoicing packages are built for business owners, not accountants, which means there's no complicated jargon
and you can be up and running in minutes
Cloud-based services let you monitor your business from anywhere on a range of devices, and there's no need to worry about backups because
the provider will handle that for you, too.There are many features to consider when choosing accounting software
Okay, you know you need invoicing, but what about quotes Time tracking Purchases, payroll, credit control and more Every package has its own
mix of features, and they're not always directly comparable
To save you trawling through free trial after free trial to find the package that's right for you, we've highlighted some of the best
subscription of Sage SMB-focused accounting package
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FreshBooksA product tailored for SMBsUser-friendly interfacePlenty of depth and featuresIntegrates with many popular servicesFreshBooks is a
expense tracking, time tracking, a host of business reports, even an option to take credit card payments (for a 2.9% plus 30 cents
simplicity, there's real depth here
You can bill in any currency, save time by setting up recurring invoices, allow customers to pay via credit card by checking a box, and even
automatically bill their credit card to keep life simple for everyone.If you need more power, the system integrates with many other
You're able to access and use the system from your desktop or its free iOS and Android apps, and because it's a cloud-based system there's
no need to worry about backups.If this sounds appealing, you can try FreshBooks for 30 days without using a credit card.The Lite plan gives
you invoices, estimates, time tracking, expenses, plus the ability to accept online credit card payments and import expenses from your bank
send proposals, and saves you time by providing recurring invoices and the option to automatically send payment reminders
Intuit QuickBooksVeteran cloud-based suite that covers all business needsEven basic plan is well-featuredLots of extras availableFree
invoicing, expense tracking, payment handling (with a 2.9% + 25c transaction free), plus it allows you to track and calculate VAT, and
features: inventory management, Shopify integration, job scheduling, CRM and more
customers), for instance, and you're able to set up and take regular Direct Debit payments from customers for a mere 1% transaction fee
QuickBooks also offers mobile apps for iOS and Android.Overall we'd usually prefer FreshBooks, but there's plenty to like about QuickBooks,
too, and with free trials available it's easy to try them both.3
XeroPlenty of power with a cheap basic planTemptingly cheap Starter planExcellent mobile appsBasic plan has limitationsXero might grab your
to sending a maximum of five invoices, entering five bills, or reconciling only 20 bank transactions.Xero Payroll can be added to the
This covers up to five employees
The service offers smart expense tracking and management, optionally on your mobile with Xero's excellent app for Android and iOS
There are dozens of configurable reports, simple budgeting, and no limits at all on additional users or the accountants you might want to
access the data.If the invoice, bank or billing issues are a problem then the Xero Standard plan looks like a better deal
($1.30) a month for each additional employee up to a maximum of 200.One disappointment is the lack of support for multiple currencies, which
your QuickBooks files" service to help you get started, and it's certainly easy to use
But if you don't quite need all that power, there's better value to be had elsewhere.Sage Business Cloud Accounting4
Sage Business Cloud AccountingAnother veteran offering with some tempting subscription plansGood value propositionNeatly presented and
easy-to-useImpressive customer supportSage Business Cloud Accounting makes a good first impression with its clear and gimmick-free pricing
There is also a 30-day free trial.For this, you get modules to manage quotes, invoices, handle and submit VAT online, smart bank feeds and
reconciliation, cash flow forecasting, some detailed reports, multiple currency support, project tracking and more, all available from your
desktop or via a mobile app.All this is well presented and generally easy-to-use
could be enough for small businesses.5
KashFlowA user-friendly accounts package which is easy to get started withStraightforward interfaceImpressive import
functionalityRestrictions with Starter accountGetting started with an accounting package (or switching from one to another) can seem like an
intimidating and complicated task, but KashFlow goes to unusual lengths to make it easy.Support for importing data from QuickBooks, Sage or
Excel gets you up to speed quickly
The interface is straightforward, there's no accounting jargon to catch you out, and there are various invoice and other templates which you
can start using right away.The program has plenty of functionality to explore, covering all the key areas you'd expect
You can manage customer and supplier details, record and automate purchases, create quotes and estimates, convert them to invoices as
required, automatically import your bank transactions, and have the system automatically alert you of late payers, and even print out
reminder letters for the worst offenders.KashFlow is a UK business, which means plenty of benefits for UK-based users
services (WorldPay, PayPal, Stripe, GearShift, Dropbox and more)
KashooHassle-free accounting software for small business usersMulti-currency supportNeatly designed dashboardNo Android mobile appChoosing
an accounting package often involves browsing a complicated comparison table, looking for hidden catches and trying to figure out which is
transaction fee.You also benefit from unlimited invoices and connections to over 5,000 financial institutions to reconcile accounts online
We liked the uncluttered interface of this product, and the dashboard that provides a good summary of your current financial situation at a
an old-fashioned letter! One current shortcoming to note, however, is that there is only a mobile app for iOS, leaving Android users out in
the cold for the time being
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