Microsoft Small Business Manager

Microsoft has been around for nearly thirty some years, and they’ve become a household name when it comes to software. Their operating systems, word processors, office suites, programming suites, and servers are highly recognized among the industries best.

There are many useful features in Microsoft Small Business Manager, and the installation process is straightforward. Navigation is rather easy and very user-friendly. If you are used to Microsoft’s other programs, then navigating it will be a breeze. The splash screen will give you a good overview of the features and guide you to where you need to go quickly. It has a feel that’s very similar to Microsoft’s Access databasing program, combined with certain aspects of Visio, a diagramming program which is also by Microsoft. With a rich library of features for tracking customers, vendors, assets, payroll, inventory, and reporting, Microsoft Small Business Manager will prove to be useful to a starting small business or a small operation in full swing.

Another option from the same company for small businesses or home accounting is Microsoft Money. While this program is similar to Business Manager, the range of features is more broad and can be used to accommodate both the growing business and personal accounting on another level. The additions of the budgeting, investing, and planning make it especially worthwhile.

Some other accounting programs of mention are Bottomline Accounting by BLA Software, Dac Software and the ever popular Peachtree Complete both by Sage Software SB Inc.. Quicken or QuickBooks Pro by Intuit Inc. are also viable choices for home and business alike.

Overall, Microsoft Small Business Manager has quite a few tempting features for beginning entrepreneurs or those with more experience in the business world. It can be customized to the user’s whim to fit the needs of his or her growing small business or home accounting needs.

Author: K. Kirkland, Accounting Software Reviews