Setting up Accounting Software
Intuit QuickBooks Simple Start
This is free.
http://quickbooks.intuit.com/product/accounting-software/free-accounting-software.jsp
(If this link doesn't work, do an Internet search for Intuit QuickBooks Simple Start.)
Download the free version and follow the instructions to intall on your computer.
On the page the above link takes you to, there is a link called "QuickBooks Simple Start Free Guided Tour." It's a few inches below the "Download" button. If you're not familiar with accounting software, I highly recommend taking this tour.
Set up your business checking account to QuickBooks.
Needless to say, it's extremely important to enter all your business expenses in QuickBooks.
As your business grows, you may consider upgrading to the full version of QuickBooks. There is other accounting software, but it's easier to find help for your questions about QuickBooks.
Full Version of QuickBooks
If you're inclined to buy the full version of QuickBooks, you can save quite a lot by buying an older edition. QuickBooks doesn't change much from one edition to another.
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