Microsoft's newest version of small business accounting software is ... FREE! In addition to that, the team has delivered a solid refresh over the original "Small Business Accounting 2006" version. I really love the simplicity and Office integration after the first try. It is probably time to migrate the accounting book of my tiny business from Microsoft Money to this new neat application.
Also, kudos to Microsoft on the pricing. This can be the start of serious erosion of the Intuit hegemony.
You may download your free copy at http://www.ideawins.com.
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Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of Microsoft® Office Accounting Express 2007, financial management software designed for early startups and home-based businesses that currently use pen and calculator or spreadsheets to run their operations. Office Accounting Express 2007 consists of desktop software available as a free download and seven integrated online services.*
“If you run a newly formed business, are an eBay® seller, or still do your books in spreadsheets like Excel® or on paper, you should download and use Office Accounting Express 2007,” said Rajat Taneja, general manager of Microsoft Small Business Applications and Services. “The familiar look and feel of the Microsoft Office interface will help small-business owners more easily navigate their everyday financial tasks.”
The Office Accounting Express 2007 software will be available for free while third-party integrated premium online services are available for additional fees. Together, the software and services will enable businesses to harness the power of the Internet to sell products online, send invoices and receive payments electronically, process payroll, run credit reports, work with their accountant, and more — all from within their accounting application.
Office Accounting Express 2007 software will be available on http://www.ideawins.com. IdeaWins is a campaign highlighting how Office Accounting Express 2007 can help small businesses take the hassle out of financial and business management so they can spend more time making their ideas a reality.
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“According to 2005 data from AMI Partners, there are approximately 20 million small and home-based businesses,” Taneja said. “They have various obstacles to using accounting software, such as the cost or fear of technology. We want to help eliminate those barriers by giving business owners an easy-to-use yet comprehensive solution that can help them be more efficient, manage their customer base and grow their business.”
Both Office Accounting Express 2007 and Office Accounting Professional 2007 include the following features:
• Online service integration with eBay, PayPal® and Equifax®, which allows businesses to list and sell merchandise, track inventory, accept payment and run credit reports.* Business owners can also share their financial information with their accountant online using Microsoft Office Live integrated services.
• The ability to create quotes, invoices and receipts as well as write checks, track expenses and reconcile online bank accounts. Small businesses can also track employee time, and manage payroll and taxes through integrated services from ADP®.*
• A way to centralize customer information and simplify sales and marketing through integration with Microsoft Office Outlook® 2007 with Business Contact Manager so decisions can be made more quickly.
Small-business owners can download Office Accounting Express 2007 and find additional information about both applications at http://www.ideawins.com.
