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Publisher's Description
From Intuit:
QuickBooks Simple Start is easy-to-use, free accounting software designed to help you manage your small business better. Simple Start makes estimating, invoicing, accepting payments, and keeping track of your finances quick and easy. Let Simple Start help you be ready at tax time, stay organized, and look more professional. Simple Start is for first-time QuickBooks users and can't import data from prior versions of QuickBooks Basic, Simple Start, Pro or Premier Editions, Quicken or Peachtree.
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All versions:
2.7 starsout of 113 votes
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Current version:
2.2 starsout of 40 votes
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"This is a 30 day trial, thanks for wasting my time."
Version: QuickBooks Simple Start Free Edition 2010
Pros
None, waste of time - this is a 30 day trial.
Cons
This is just a 30day trial.
Summary
Waste of time.
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"Pleasantly surprised"
Version: QuickBooks Simple Start Free Edition 2010
Pros
Easy to use. Look after almost everything a small business owner needs.
Cons
The reports and process flow can be more user friendly
Summary
I am very pleased with the performance from this package and understand that this is Intuit's way in drawing customers to buy their products. I am sold.
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"would not set up"
Version: QuickBooks Simple Start Free Edition 2010
Pros
the brand name
Cons
did not do a complete download. was for online use and I wanted standalone
Summary
I was disappointed
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"Free for 30 days"
Version: QuickBooks Simple Start Free Edition 2010
Pros
Found out it was a 30-day trail and was immediately unsinstalled.
Cons
Found out it was a 30-day trail and was immediately unsinstalled.
Summary
This is a 30 day trial. Isn't it better just to be honest and up front?
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""Nice product, great for small business"
Version: QuickBooks Simple Start Free Edition 2010
Pros
As always intuit has really nice features and is simple to use.
Cons
I'm not a big fan of software I have to download to my PC. Web Based Saas is going to be the future for software that does billing, accounting, invoicing etc.
Summary
If you're looking for Windows base software that is very basic and easy to use I suggest this product. If your looking for a free web based solution to do the same things checkout GratisLite by Agilx.
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"Great until Intuit won't let you use it"
Version: QuickBooks Simple Start Free Edition 2010
Pros
Excellent 'baby' version of the insanely priced full version. Once I got used to the interface, I could zing out an invoice in less than a minute (via email-a really cool feature BTW). Did not use it for anything else-invoicing only
Cons
One day go to create an invoice and the program tells me I HAVE to register with QB or I can not use the app. What a bunch of nonsense (insert your favorite expletive, this is a family show).
Summary
I'm a one man show. I'm on disability due to Stage III Renal Failure. The work I do is part-time, at best. I just need a FREE or low-cost application that will create (and email, if possible) professional looking invoices without checking up on my business like a surrogate "big brother." Simply put, If I like your freeware app I'll donate a few bucks for the cause but don't lock me out because I don't register with you and call it a "free" program.
Hey aandkanswers and kfarb! Thanks for your input and suggestions. I have a couple of Excel invoice templates that I use in a clutch. Guess I'm just lazy! I have to manually put everything in, convert it to PDF then attach it to an email. I'll check out Fresh Books. Sounds like what I'm seeking.
Updated on Oct 21, 2011
Again, thanks a lot for your help!
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"Easy and Simple"
Version: QuickBooks Simple Start Free Edition 2010
Pros
Free and easy to use
Cons
Just your basics
Summary
Free, easy and basic
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"Discontinued Free Version"
Version: QuickBooks Simple Start Free Edition 2010
Pros
Discontinued Free Version
Cons
Discontinued Free Version
Summary
Discontinued Free Version
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"Not surprised by these reviews"
Version: QuickBooks Simple Start Free Edition 2010
Pros
Intuit used to be good
Cons
plenty as is evidenced by these reviews
Summary
If you need a good invoice management software for a small business try Nevitium (you can find it on cnet and it works on Mac too).
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"Very advanced"
Version: QuickBooks Simple Start Free Edition 2010
Pros
Very advanced
Cons
Have to look at tutorials all the time to learn thanks
Summary
I sugeest you look at all the online tutorials first as this helps thanks
ian
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