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Already using QuickBooks Desktop?

See how upgrading to QuickBooks 2012 could save your business even more time

QuickBooks 2012 is the latest version of our business accounting software. We've taken the best bits of QuickBooks 2010 - the previous version - and added exciting time-saving features.

It's easier than ever to get organised and stay on top of your business, leaving you with more time for the things you love.

Read on to find out what's new and see how easy it is to upgrade.

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Five reasons to upgrade to QuickBooks 2012

If you're looking for a full rundown of all new and improved features in QuickBooks 2012, our comparison chart will show you what's new and what's changed.

But here are five ways QuickBooks 2012 can bring big benefits to your company.

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See key information in calendar view

You'll love the new calendar view, which shows you key information by day, month or week.

See important tasks, spot late payments and easily find exactly when transactions took place from this single screen.

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You can always find exactly what you need

The all-new QuickBooks Search lets you locate the right report, account, invoice or transaction in seconds.

It works just like a search engine - as you start typing, it starts looking for what you need.

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Use batch invoicing to send out invoices faster

Now you can use batch invoicing to create a full set of invoices for customers receiving the same product or service.

Just create the invoice once and choose which customers you want to send it to - no need to create invoices one-by-one!

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Never let a late-payer get away with it again

The new QuickBooks Collection Centre makes it easy for you to keep tabs on every single creditor.

And with at-a-glance indicators for almost due and overdue payments, you'll be onto late payers faster than ever.

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Send documents straight from your email

QuickBooks 2012 can link straight to popular email software and services including Microsoft Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo Mail and Hotmail.

This allows you to send invoices and more from your usual address, without having to create messages manually.

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How to upgrade



1. Buy QuickBooks 2012
Choose and buy your QuickBooks Desktop package online. See all packages >

2. Install the software
Installing QuickBooks is straightforward - we'll send you full instructions.

3. Open your company file
QuickBooks 2012 will convert your existing company file to work with the new software.

4. Follow the instructions on-screen
You might need to provide a little extra information, depending which version of QuickBooks you're upgrading from.

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Upgrading is easy



Upgrade in under an hour
For most QuickBooks users, it takes less than an hour to upgrade.

It's only if you're using a very old version of the software (QuickBooks 2006 or earlier) that it might take longer.

We make upgrading simple
We'll send you our detailed upgrade guide so you know exactly what to expect when you upgrade.

And in the unlikely event you need help, you can always call our support team.

Want QuickBooks Online?


You cannot move your company accounts from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online, our internet accounting system.

If you already use QuickBooks Desktop, you're best sticking with our desktop products.