5 More Things You Didn't Know Your Accounting Software Could Do

There's a reason that small business accounting software programs like Peachtree Accounting and QuickBooks cost a heck of a lot more to license than the freeware that populates most computers ... there is so much more than goes into these programs! If you're looking into starting up a business or switching programs, today we check out 5 more things that you probably didn't know your accounting software could do!

Industry-specific tasks

There are different versions of Peachtree for the accounting and tracking needs of different industries. If you are in manufacturing, distribution, construction or nonprofit work, you can have your accounting software do all sorts of funky things that are specific to your work needs; buying and selling in different units, creation and tracking of work tickets, progressive billing, labor burden assessment and tracking donation receipts are just a few of these.

Archive company data

You can save secure archives of your company data within many good small business accounting programs, and reclaim that office space that used to be filled with archive boxes.

Grow along with your business

With programs like Peachtree, you can start with a very basic (even free!) package, and work your way up the version ladder Small businesses don't need to purchase massive programs that they may or may not ever use ... in fact, mot can get away without purchasing anything except a little training in their small business accounting and payroll software.

Create personalized dashboards

Actually, if you have this feature in your accounting software you probably already know about it ... the vendors do tend to push it as one of the main benefits! It is a definite advantage when there is someone spending a lot of time in the accounting program, however - it can make routine tasks and work so much faster and easier.

Create workflow notifications

You can track workflow within many of the higher-end versions of your accounting software - Peachtree Quantum is a good example. When you track your project status and workflow through Peachtree Quantum, you can also send notifications via email to anyone within the company that needs to know, automatically as jobs are completed.