keeping track of the money
November 5th, 2008 | Published in business
I’m a Mac user. And I need to keep track of my accounts. And I’m based in the UK. Usually this is not a good combination.
There’s a distinct lack of options when it comes to Mac accounting packages. I used to use Quickbooks back when I was a PC user but they don’t make a Mac version that works in the UK. Huh? Plus I don’t like the way the company works. MYOB is another option but its not pretty and I didn’t really get on with it. Also, neither of these packages know what the HMRC Flat Rate System is for VAT.
I started looking for a way to do my accounts on both my main studio machine and my Powerbook. This led me to look at online options and eventually came across Kashflow. I can’t believe I’d never seen it before. Its almost perfect.
It works through any web browser, is a UK based company that understands VAT and crucially the Flat Rate System of VAT, and is very easy to use. Obviously it costs money – you pay a monthly fee for the system but you don’t have to worry about upgrade costs, backups, multiple computer licences etc.
It handles client records, sales invoices, VAT returns, overdue payments and produces lots of different reports to help you keep track of your money.
Take a look at it at kashflow.co.uk.
(In the interests of full disclosure, I get a small affiliate payment from this link, but this is the only service I’ve ever liked enough to sign up for the affiliate program).
Highly recommended.
