Work through the features. You
can download product demos for both MYOB
ezaccounting
Web sites. If you have any idiosyncratic needs that aren’t standard to
business, test the demos to see which product performs best. For example,
non-profit or community organizations will probably find that the advanced
budget features in MYOB
software
suit them best, but businesses with inventory in multiple locations will
probably be better steering towards MYOB.
If comparing cost of each
product, factor in the current cost of annual support and annual upgrades. If
you’re comparing the prices of different MYOB (they change all the time, so
you’ll need to shop around to get the current prices), remember to factor in
the price of annual support. Support is vital, especially at the beginning, and
help that’s only ever a phone call away can be a lifesaver. In some instances,
annual support is almost equal to the purchase price of the software, and so
it's important that you factor it in
Evaluate whether you need any
add-ons. Just as you wouldn’t employ a secretary who only speaks French and a
manager who only speaks pig Latin, you need to make sure that your accounting
software can talk to the other computer programs in your office. For MYOB software, you can find a list of add-ons
by visiting the MYOB Add-Ons page at this Web site. For QuickBooks, visit
www.quickbooks.com.au or contact their customer service line to ask about
add-on products.
Consider your operating system.
Talk to your accountant. If your accountant much prefers working with one of
other of these products in particular, then you’ll probably minimize accounting
fees by following their recommendation.
Think about who you'll use as a
consultant or for training. In the cities, both MYOB
software have an excellent network of trainers. There are also lots of venues where you can attend training courses. However, consultants get much more scarce in the bush, and so it pays to find out what the local support consists of, and which product is supported best in your particular locality..
software have an excellent network of trainers. There are also lots of venues where you can attend training courses. However, consultants get much more scarce in the bush, and so it pays to find out what the local support consists of, and which product is supported best in your particular locality..
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