Any suggestions on good payroll software for small business? I don't need a full package like Quickbooks...
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peachtree has some good modular software if you don't need a whole packet.
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I realize you are in a cash squeeze, but I would not trust my accounting records to freeware. Even though it may be a great program, you really have no real claim to support of the product, because its free.\n\nStick with quickbooks pro. Not that expensive and really easy to use.
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Something like QuickBooks should do the job.
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Their are many solutions available - and many small developer's have software that may meet your requirements with slight variances.\n\nHowever, one larger company called Intuit (maker's of TurboTax) has a product called QuickBooks.  They provide many different versions: Simple Start, Pro, Premier, Online Edition.  And they have add-on options, such as: credit card processing, payroll, and more.\n\nThis makes for a quick customizable solution from a trusted software developer.
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You can't. Companies don't just run around giving away free management software.\n\nYou better be a little more selective than just considering what's free when you're searching for any type of management or point of sale software. There are a LOT of considerations, the most important being service after the sale. Start searching for software in with companies in your area. If your sales or service rep can't drive to your business in less than an hour for an emergency, find a closer dealer.\n\nBefore you decide to open your restaurant, it may be a good idea to reexamine your philosophy on organizing your business. If you're looking to do everything for free, or as cheaply as possible, expect to end up one of the statistical 57% of restaurants that will be out of business this year, according to Restaurant Startup & Growth magazine.\n\nBrandon O'Dell\nO'Dell Consulting\nRestaurants/Retail/Bars\nbodell1@cox.net\n(316) 361-0675\nhttp://www.bodellconsulting.com\n\nFree initial consultations
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I like Palo Alto's software http://www.paloalto.com/ . They have an easy to use interface, plus well-written sample business plans. I would like to see better flexibility in doing the financials, but overall is still the best for me. I have test-drived several business planning software, and Palo Alto is what I like best.
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quickbooks.com or quickbooks has one built in,  I switched to this software a few years ago and it is very user friendly.  If you post a specific question I would be happy to help.
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look at the newsgroup  news:alt.comp.software.financial.quickbooks\n\n(also under google groups)
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http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0.html?tag=srch&qt=billing+software&tg=dl-20\n\nin the above link you can find many of the billing softwares, the rating by CNET.com is very efficient to find the best softwares.
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Well, there really is no free software for this.  Rather, this is important to your company for tax's, employee managemnet ect.  A paid software would be Quick books.  Which if you buy 1 licence I believe it is about $500 US.  In the interm, check out the listed link for templates through Microsoft!  Good Luck!
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Cuts administrative cost of issuing payroll in half.\n\nI can't think of a drawback.\n\nWe did it for years with no issues.
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Look into OpenOffice.  I hear it is as good if not better then MSOffice and is 100% compatible and the price is right- free!
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The answer to your question is Compiere since it's open sourced and can be easily customizable to suite your needs.\n\nYou can fine Compiere from http://www.wareprise.com/content/accounting-software.html
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i actually use quickbooks premier accountant. Once you get used to it you can't live without it.
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-- Quickbooks is an inexpensive starter kit and is most comonly used by bookkeepers.\n-- Microsoft Money has a good migration path (Quick Books or similar -> Small Business Accounting -> Great Plains)\n-- GnuCash is free and robust (used on Linux systems)\n-- Standard green 3-column notebooks are often enough for the first month or two.\n\nBefore you get too overwhelmed with startup administrativa (not that I have anything about keeping good accounts), read The Art of the Start by Guy Kawasaki (Apple's head marketing guy during its first 20 years and garage.com's founder).  Great stuff.  It'll keep you focused, alive, and on a good track as you get going.\n\nBest of Luck!
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I have used Quicken for a long time to keep track of my files.\nIt does most of the work for you.  It is a dedicated spreadsheet so you don't have to format columns or play in Excel.\n\nQuicken only needs to know what type of transaction, who it is going to and the amount in the deposit or debit column.  Then you can categorize your expenses and even add a note.  The program automatically adds the day, counts the checks so your next check number is ready to be use.  I keeps a running total of your debits and deposits.  Then at anytime you can chart your expenses and break it down by month, or category.\n\nYou can find it here:  http://quicken.intuit.com/?src=www.quicken.com\nOr in most software stores.
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I personally use Powerpoint.\n\nYou can also use Word.  The business card sheets come with codes that you can input into whatever program you choose to use them for, so they line up for you.