Small Business Accounting Needs:

An accounting system that provides accurate and timely information can be the difference between a successful business venture and failure.

There are two major obstacles small businesses face when setting up an accounting system: cost and complexity. Many small businesses have limited capital resources during the early stages of business development and may shy away from purchasing the computer hardware and software needed to run an accounting system. They may also feel that they lack the technical knowledge needed to keep accurate accounting records. But, we find time and time again business getting off to a poor start by neglecting the importance of a good accounting system, and in the long run, it costs them dearly.

Software manufacturers have sensed this growing need and are starting to provide inexpensive, yet powerful software packages to handle small business accounting needs. One of these packages is Peachtree, while another is QuickBooks software from Intuit, Inc.. We have found that both software can meet many of the challenges facing small businesses today. QuickBooks software provides many powerful features for the price and is very user friendly. Both Peachtree and QuickBooks software operates in a windows environment and allows small businesses to write and print checks, create invoices for customers, create purchase orders, and comes with a fully integrated payroll function. For construction businesses, QuickBooks software allows the company to give estimates and bids and provides job costing features as well.

We are qualified in the operation of both programs, this allows us to support our clients using Peachtree and QuickBooks software using the latest upgrades.  We can also provide the computer hardware, accounting expertise, and expertise that will be needed to run the any software successfully. Please contact us if you would like to know more about any other accounting package you might be considering or are using in you business. Remember, without accurate accounting records, you are losing dollars off your bottom line.

Hale & Company
(714) 731-2700