What software do you use to keep the books?

[Harris Bothers]

I was wondering what software do you use/recommend to keep your books. Thinking about quicken. Also, can anyone send me an example of a contract.

[cp]

I use QuickBooks Pro..

Quicken is a good program and there are others as well.

I like Pro but it is a little intimidating when you get started.

Also depends on what you need to get out of it. Small company, no employees, etc...

Good Luck.

[65hoss]

Quickbooks for me too.

[TJLC]

I use the Dome simplified monthly bookkeeping record book. The name says it all. I think I got it at Staples. As far as a contract, you can make one up using your computer.

[AltaLawnCare]

I use Quicken for the checking, monthly cash basis book (manual) for the income/expense records. I found a invoice program at Office Max for $10.00, does an excellent job of invoicing, estimating, and holding customer records.
Hopefully next year I can move up to something better, Lawn Monkey looks like a good program.
There are many free demos available. Also talk to your accountant on what records he will need for tax work.

[davesgs75]

Quick Books Pro is my choice..

[Poplen]

I use Quicken Home & Business. Has a basic invoice module that logs payments and transfers (data)directly to bank account. Estimates are entered for customer then tranfered to invoice upon acceptance of job. $80 cheaper than Quickbooks. Very basic and quick to learn.

[dhicks]

I use Quickbook Pro. I like the fact that the data can be dumped into Excel and Quickbooks E-Z reporting capabilities are great. The software is E-Z to use. I have not cracked the manual once.

[Fantasy Lawns]

Quick Books Pro n a CPA ;->

[leeslawncare]

We use quick books pro but my wife just got the updated 2001 version at her work an we are gonna try it .she says it is great!

[Wood Lawn Man]

Peachtree Accounting

[Highpoint]

Pro 2000 for now, wanna change to something like Clip though in the near future. Getting tougher to keep up with so many accounts, jobs, employees, etc.

[TLS]

I use MySoftware's MyDeluxe Invioces. It is simple, it makes and prints incoices, plus it has all the reports, sales tax, sales by customer, etc. cost $39.00 been using it for at least 6 years. I'm not going to change now!

[parkwest]

We use Lawn Monkey and Buildsoft.

[jnjnlc]

Quickbooks pro for me.

[syzer]

We use lawn monkey and love it.

[Lee Homan]

Peachtree

[GreenQuest Lawn]

Quickbooks pro 2000.

[Fine Lines Lawn]

QuickBooks Pro 2001

[Esby]

Does the job very well.

[lawnMaster5000]

ya i know mine is a little outdated but i am purcahsing the 2001 this summer, hope everything transfers right.

QB Pro is really looking like the popular choice, and i think i know why -ITS THE BEST

[Administrator]

Here you go!

http://lawnsite.com/qbexpress/ls_qbexpress.html

Chuck Keough

[dfor]

Deluxe Invoices and Estimates by "My Software".