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Accounting for a Web-based retailer

originally posted: 8/24/2006  revised: 12/17/2010

Q:  I need a better accounting system for my retail business.  Do you recommend QuickBooks and if so what version would be best for me?

A: QuickBooks has about 85% market share in the small business retail area, so this is the obvious first choice. Based on your comments the regular and least expensive "Pro" version will be fine. The retail price is $199 but there is a $40 discount if purchased through a ProAdviser. Keep in mind that QuickBooks does not include an inventory management program, so you may need to address that separately.

Small businesses without employees may also wish to consider the easier Quicken for Business software.

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