QuickBooks SimpleStart

Create branded estimates and invoices

All QuickBooks Desktop packages let you create and send invoices in seconds - and you can design them just the way you want them:

• Choose from a selection of templates
• Customise all aspects of the invoice design
• Choose which information to include and add your logo

Track sales, expenses and profit

Monitor your company's performance in these key areas:

• See the money going in and out of your business
• Understand where your cash goes
• Monitor sales and identify your most profitable areas

With a clear picture of how and where you make and spend your money, your business can identify opportunities and plan well for the future.

Automatic VAT returns and online filing

Do your VAT the fast, accurate way. Our business accounting software uses financial information stored in the software to generate VAT returns for you:

• Create VAT returns in minutes – at last, freedom from VAT!
• File your VAT returns online – QuickBooks is tested with HMRC systems
• HMRC now requires most businesses to submit VAT returns online

VAT return time can be a real headache for businesses which calculate their returns manually. With automatic VAT returns, you can slash the hassle and worry.

Create estimates and turn them into invoices

Create professional estimates using customer records stored in QuickBooks:

• Add customer and product or service details
• Save, print or send estimates by email
• Turn estimates into invoices easily when the job is done

You can choose from a selection of estimate templates or customise your own – and it’s really easy to add your logo too.

See your company finances at a glance

The Company Snapshot shows the overall state of your business on a single screen. It makes key data easy to digest:

• See a clear, graphical overview of your company finances
• Check who owes you money and what bills you need to pay
• Key reminders tell you what you need to do next

The Company Snapshot is generated automatically, using the very latest data about your business. It means you always know where you stand.

Calendar view

We've added a calendar inside QuickBooks so you can stay on top of your business and handle important tasks.

For each day, the calendar shows important 'to-dos', tasks, bills and invoices that are due - plus any transactions you entered on that day.

• Quickly scan items at a glance
• See your to-do list in calendar format
• View overdue items in a single list

Manage all your payments

The Payment Snapshot gives you up-to-date information about payments to your business, and shows you reminders and tasks:

• See which customers owe you money, and how much
• See instantly which payments are almost due or overdue
• Create detailed reports about cash you’re owed

You can also record payments here as you receive them – making the Payment Snapshot the first place to go for all payment-related tasks.

Handle as many foreign currencies as you need

Trade in over 145 currencies just as easily as your do in pounds sterling:

• Work with international customers in their own currencies
• Convert back using the latest exchange rates
• Understand gains and losses caused by rate fluctuations

Handling foreign currencies helps your business deliver great service, because international customers will appreciate it when you work in their currencies.

Track and manage stock

Keep an eye on your stock levels with QuickBooks accounting software:

• See how items flow in and out of your business
• QuickBooks prompts you to reorder when stocks fall
• Create purchase orders to send to suppliers

QuickBooks helps you avoid having cash tied up in stock unnecessarily, while still ensuring you can meet customer demand.

Create budgets

Plan ahead effectively by creating budgets for your business:

• Set monthly, quarterly or annual budgets
• Track your performance and compare actual to expected results

Creating budgets can help plan your spending and set sales targets for the months ahead. Budgets are a key element of successful business planning.

Create back orders

When you’re out of stock of an item, QuickBooks will let you create back orders for your customers:

• Customers can buy from you, even when you’re out of stock
• Allocate incoming stock to specific customers

Accepting back orders will increase customer satisfaction, because customers know they will be first in line when stocks are replenished.

Build financial forecasts

Predict your company's performance by creating financial forecasts for sales or expenses.

You can alter forecasts to see how different situations would play out. How would a spike in sales or an unexpected expense affect your company?

As time passes, you can compare your actual performance to what you predicted.

Flexible pricing

Our accounting software gives you complete freedom to price products and services the way that suits your business:

• Set discount levels for specific customers or jobs
• Change prices easily, whenever you need to
• Offer special deals to match or beat competitors

Use the flexible pricing tools to reward loyal customers with extra discounts, give new customers an incentive to buy – or deep-discount end of line stock. It’s entirely up to you.