There are more and more online small business technologies everyday including software technology, accounting technology, email technology, newsletter technology, web site technology and transaction technology systems. In this article we will discuss a few of these key areas and list some sites that may be of benefit to your online small business.
Accounting Technology
Simply Accounting 2010
Simply Accounting helps with budgeting, accounting and financial and can be integrated with Microsoft Word and Excel. There is even a payroll processing software program and it is available in English or French. What is new is the Simply Accounting HR Version. This is one of the most popular accounting programs for small business. There is even a free download version you can try.
Quick Books
Quick books is another accounting system that has over 4 million users worldwide. It is simply, easy to use, has great chart systems and is purposeful for financials. It has a customer and vendor centre that details customers and suppliers. It has a multi-currency feature that can convert currencies from around the world. It also simplifies the GST/HST process and has an efile system for taxes. Live community is a resource to help with questions about Quick Books and is a useful tool for new users. It is also a system that is able to have 3-5 simultaneous users.
Newsletter Technology
Constant Contact is a good resource that has been around since 1998 and well trusted. You can design newsletter campaigns, email campaigns and online surveys. Just pick your package, there is even a free trial. There is even a program for event marketing if you want to create online campaigns for upcoming events. Product support and customer service is also very good with Constant Contact.
iContact is another good resource that is used by Fortune 500 companies and over 500,000 users. You can easily track, send, open and click on email programs. They can easily help you set up, organize, and leverage your email marketing list. They have abilities up to 100,000 subscribers and even more and have an Enterprise Account Representative for you if you have larger needs.
