Comments on: What software do you use to run your business?

By: Ian Davies

Ian Davies — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:14:13 +0000

Used this for a few years,they have now selling it online,its easy to use and tells me what stage the job is at from job issued to awaiting payment,prints job sheets,does what it should be doing,also informs me how much profit/loss i made on each job.There are a load of business software out there i just find Desk Quote Professional great for my company.

By: Ronald

Ronald — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:15:10 +0000

HourDoc is tool for Time Tracking. http://www.HourDoc.com is right treatment for time and labor management processes has to be an easy-to-administer and affordable solution for Freelancers, supervisors, employees and HR and payroll managers. They offer free application to companies less than 50 employees. You must Try it!

By: Stacy Lorsan

Stacy Lorsan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:48:34 +0000

Hey All

I have been using the services of http://www.invoicera.com for quite sometime now and they are coming up with the new Invoicera with features like time-tracking, expense tracking, import function, and much more. Check out their blog at http://www.invoicera.com/blog for updates

Cheers!!!

By: Ronald

Ronald — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:51:32 +0000

I am a business Professional. We had a tremendous problem with the confusing chore of calculating overtime. HourDoc Time Tracking Software allows automatic tracking of all paid time off, including overtime. HourDoc Time Tracking Software has made the payroll process quick, easy, and with much less headaches than before. This Software is free for less than 50 employees. You must try it!

By: Ria

Ria — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:50:59 +0000

Hi i am a normal level accountant so i dont use paid resources.. I go for Numia – free online accounting services to maintain my records…

By: Demian Turner

Demian Turner — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 09:57:38 +0000

Here’s a really nice summary of accounting/invoicing apps – covers many I didn’t come across. http://hayleymarsden.com/business/business-software-accounts-billing-invoicing-applications/

By: Interesting comments regarding FreeAgent | Blevins Franks

Interesting comments regarding FreeAgent | Blevins Franks — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:09:49 +0000

[...] good analysis and comments by the users of FreeAgent and in particular the in depth analysis by Damian Turner which has attracted lots of comments and also Dennis Howlett’s look at how the FreeAgent [...]

By: Phil Richards

Phil Richards — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:00:17 +0000

Demian, thanks for your article, it was a really useful analysis, one that I will point people too in the future. As Chartered Accountants we like FreeAgent and have been using it for 12 months, we now bundle FreeAgent with a complete accountancy service for £65 a month,this means we can share data with our client, and advise accordingly. I also like the way FreeAgent is consisstently being further developed for their target market, the Professional Freelancer, whilst I also know of plenty of good accounting apps,IMHO FreeAgent’s dedication to their original philosophy will keep them ahead of the game for a while.

By: Ben Kepes

Ben Kepes — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:24:55 +0000

Mark – given the number of web apps that seem to be crumbling these days due to lack of funding, publicly listing gives some security. True it doesn’t remove Enron style issues but at least it’s something.

I recommend Xero after having reviewed around 20 SaaS accounting apps – I am neutral and independent (I’ve not made 1 penny out of Xero or any other vendor – a claim I’m proud of and that IMHO sets me apart from others) and I believe that at this time, apples with apples, Xero is best of breed.

Independent does not mean one cannot form an opioion, just that that opinion was reached with total neutrality.

By: Mark Davies

Mark Davies — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:05:26 +0000

@Ben – why does “publicly quoted” equal security? What of all of the corporate failures that are in the news nearly every day? Being quoted arguably gives the company a ready source of further market funds if they need to continue burning cash, but there is no gurantee that funds will be forthcoming.
It also seems a little odd to make a firm recommendation of one product but then claim a position of independence. That is not intended to imply that you are not independent, it just seems incongruous.