[ale] Off-lease/refurb systems, acctg/bookkeeping sw

[Jeremy T. Bouse]

On 27.12.2013 12:50, Ken Cochran wrote:
>
> Other than that, are there any workable alternatives to
> QuickBooks for *payroll* that are *not* online-required?
> (And that are usable by *mom* and/or mom-approved? :)
> I know about GNUCash but best I can tell, it won't do payroll
> unless that's changed recently.
>

While my personal solution to account/bookkeeping software doesn't meet 
your specific requirements I'll throw it out there for anyone that is 
looking for something more geared toward freelance consulting and 
doesn't mind the online aspect. I use FreeAgent 
(http://fre.ag/423nfxga). It's online and very easy to use and work 
with. It originally started specifically designed for UK freelance work 
but in the past couple years they've been working to gear it towards US 
structured businesses. I had my accountant look at it during my trial 
period before deciding to subscribe and she commented that for the cost 
and features it was better than QuickBooks for me. While I don't have to 
handle payroll, it does handle hourly and per item invoicing but also 
recurring invoices as I have clients with contractually agreed monthly 
or annual rates. It also helps with AR as it can send out reminder 
notices before an invoice is due as well as past due notices 
automatically.