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September 29, 2009

QuickBooks 2010 introduces "in app" purchases of plug-ins

Intuit launched QuickBooks 2010 on Monday, including the must-have feature of recent software platforms, an app store.

Both QuickBooks Pro and Premier 2010 include the new Intuit App Center, which allows users to download plug-ins to help users grow their businesses, manage their workflow and customers, and reduce costs.

Intuit said Monday that the new products are available from the company's Web site, and or from major retailers on Oct. 7. Intuit QuickBooks Accounting Pro Edition 2009 will cost $199.95, and Intuit QuickBooks Accounting Premier Edition 2009 will cost $399.95, complete with its standard array of industry-specific assistance.

The new app store is the software's most intriguing feature, and Intuit claims that more than 25 apps are currently housed inside the store. Although users can peruse the list of apps at their leisure, users will need to sign up with Intuit to even see how much they cost, let alone download a free trial. Many, however, work with Quickbooks data, Intuit said, eliminating the need for double-data entry.

Intuit claims that a new ability to add and edit multiple list entries is one of the new software package's strongest features, saving the time that was previously required to edit the entries manually. Forms can also be customized even more than in previous versions, and users can work with Intuit's Creative Solutions team for further customization.

The "Company Snapshot" feature can now be customized, Intuit said, and the list of available reports is now better organized, with the ability to save favorites.

In addition to the app store, businesses can now scan documents and/or checks into QuickBooks; in the case of checks, the scanned information can be sent directly to the bank, online. A beta program also will let consumers target email campaigns.

Finally, Intuit said that the company sliced the installation time in half.

via: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2353409,00.asp

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August 20, 2009

NetSuite claims using their SaaS online accounting suite saves an average of $10,000 annual electricity
via forms.netsuite.com

By switching to NetSuite, you’ll help the environment and save money. In fact, a recent impact study by Greenspace showed that NetSuite customers reduce their annual electricity bills by an average of $10,000.

Anyone beside me ready to request a copy of that study? How on earth does one save ON AVERAGE $10,000 annual electricity by switching to a hosted online accounting application??!!

Some NetSuite Pricing:

---NetSuite license pricing starts at $299 or $499 per month plus $79 or $99 per User

---Advanced Inventory module can be added on to your NetSuite account for $299 per month

---Advanced Financials module can be added on to your NetSuite account for $299 per month

---Advanced Billing module can be added on to your NetSuite account for $399 per month

---Incentive Compensation / Commission module can be added on to your NetSuite account for $299 per month

---Advanced Project Accounting module can be added on to your NetSuite account for $399 per month

---Add the SiteBuilder module to NetSuite for $299 per month (fully customizable Web Design, SEO Optimization, Multi-Currency shopping, Shopping Comparison feeds to Google Base, Shopping.com, Shopzilla, Nextag and more ....)

---Add Advanced Analytics to NetSuite for $299 per month to take advantage of full circle Marketing Campaigns with outbound email promotions tied to Web Store Analytics and ROI per campaign

Source:
http://www.horizonassociates.net/Product-Datasheets

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May 28, 2009

Sleeter Group QuickBooks Conference - November 9-12 - recommended

Note: For anyone who may stumble across this on the web - we are Sage MAS 90 consultants and my comments below are what I sent to my private email list of VARS who regularly share information about not only our products (Sage) but also competitors. Even though we don't represent QuickBooks we find it important to always stay on top of competing products so we can understand their capabilities. While it may seem "odd" - we often will recommend a competing product if we find that the one we represent does not fit.

I went to this Sleeter Group conference last year. While I cannot say that it converted me to a QuickBooks believer -- there is a LOT to be said for spending a few days with people who sell competing products. Most of the attendees fall into the small bookkeeper category -- so do not expect to be learning much about running a practice. They do know a lot about the product and they're pretty vocal about shortcomings. Overall the conference is extremely high quality and there is LOADS of information on QuickBooks.

This is  a GREAT way to get information about QuickBooks. If you sell against them (or for them) and want an update on their technical capabilities  - you should think about attending.

Most telling sessions where those that demonstrated report writing. All the reporting tools I saw were WYSIWYG and canned -- looked like a horror show to me. Several of the presenters openly said that they "don't like to mess with Crystal Reports" -- this is great  information because if the highly skilled trainers don't like to mess with a tool you can bet there's a problem there (complexity, functionality, etc)

I'm not sure whether I'll attend this year -- the timing (November 9-12) is up directly against the Sage Summit in Atlanta.

FYI and as usual -- your mileage may vary...I highly recommend this conference. Sleeter Group puts on a great show - if you cannot make the conference then I highly recommend you consider joining their group and/or purchasing their "how to" guides for QuickBooks

Guides:

http://www.sleeterstore.com/servlet/Detail?no=159

Sleeter QuickBooks Conference:

http://www.sleeterconference.com/








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May 27, 2009

Hey MAS90 consultants - social media is a fad - part deux

Over the years I've heard that my social media marketing model doesn't work. That I'll never be able to vacation and supporting all those client is impossible without a receptionist, account manager, salesperson and a hefty (if ineffective) traditional marketing budget.
 
Curiously a number of those Sage VARS who told me how stupid my business model was are no longer in business. They've merged, consolidated or just left the business altogether.
 
And while the label "social media" is a bit faddish -- I'm still convinced that non-traditional marketing that keeps you in constant touch with your prospects and clients is THE way to go.
 
For those Sage VARS/Consultants who haven't figured this out - keep on using those tired tactics and ridiculing those that you've yet to try. Makes life easier for the rest of us.
 
 
 
Wayne Schulz
http://www.s-consult.com
cell - 860-516-8990

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