Re: business software recommendations

"Alistair" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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>
> hi,
>
> I've recently started my own business and have been using micro$oft office
> for all the quotes, accounting, invoicing etc, but I would prefer to have
an
> off the shelf solution that can do everything..eg handle quotes, invoices,
> orders. Keep track of inventory and customers, produce delivery
> notes,etc...basically..everything!!!
>
> does such a system exist?...and if so how much?..as a small start-up I
don't
> want to be spending thousands but would really like one package that can
do
> it all.
>
> can anyone recommend anything, many thanks
>

Search for "MRP software" at google.com (without the quotes).

The problem you might face is the complexity of whatever product you find.
If you want a product that does "everything", look out! You'll find that
and then it will take lots of time and money to configure, learn and
use the product.

If you have the budget, and I hope you don't since you're a startup, you
might consider hiring a database person to come in and automate your
business for you.

Lots 'o luck!

Mike