If you recall, last month we initiated a head-to-head comparison of the two leading vector graphics applications Corel Draw 9 and Adobe Illustrator 8. So far the score is 4-0 in favour of Corel’s product but as you’ll see in this issue, this trend will not continue for long. The Battle Continues… As you may…
As you may recall, last month we undertook an overview of basic graphic design principles in reference to the production of business materials. Now that we’ve got these techniques in mind, we’ll investigate the tools used to facilitate their employment with regard to the aforementioned materials over the next few months. This time around, we’ll…
As you perhaps recall, last month we undertook to discern the differences between two financial management tools: QuickBooks Pro and Quicken Home and Business. While that piece marked the termination of our series relating to SOHO administrative systems, it also heralded the commencement of our new project: an examination of the complex world of business…
QuickBooks the Final Chapter As you may remember, last time around, we delved into the standard features of Intuit’s SOHO accounting package, QuickBooks Pro. As we continue our examination of this administrative systems software, we will look at the features that differentiate it from its popular, though less robust sibling, Quicken Home and Business. Payroll…
Last month we initiated an investigation of the small enterprise administrative application, Intuit’s QuickBooks Pro. This time around we will take a closer look at this product in order to gain an understanding of the reasons behind its ubiquity in the SOHO market. But First… As you may recall, in the last issue I outlined…
Rogers Rant, QuickBooks Rave While last month we undertook an examination of the small business accounting software Accpac Simply Accounting, this time around we’ll take a good quick look at its chief competitor, Intuit’s QuickBooks Pro 6.0 and provide an in depth comparison in the upcoming issue. First things first I hope you’ll forgive me…
Last month we took a look at a an excellent administrative system oriented towards the smaller enterprise: Quicken Home and Business. This time around I had intended to examine it’s big brother QuickBooks Pro but I thought I should first give equal time to the competition with an overview of Computer Associates’ Accpac Simply Accounting….
Virtually daily, articles are published regarding the award of enormous government contracts to companies no bigger than yours, and yet; the prospect of selling to this public sector vertical is daunting to say the least. The sweetheart deals and backroom wrangling which outraged you as a taxpayer, now intrigue as you probe the market for…
Last month we undertook an overview of the role administrative systems play in the SOHO market, and how vital their implementation can be to the overall success of any enterprise. Over the next few months, we will look at some systems specifically tailored to this market, with an examination of the features inherent in Quicken…
Over the last few articles we have looked at utilising the Internet to its fullest potential in a commercial setting. As this column is dedicated to exploring issues related to the appropriate alignment of information technology to the SOHO market, and one of the chief pitfalls facing small business is the seeming lack of regard…