Using computer to organize business

[David M. Porritt]

David:

I've been using Quicken Home & Business for 2 years now, and it works well.
 Time & Chaos for calendar and customer database, and that's all the really
"essential" software (not that I don't have a lot more!)

dave

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On 12/2/00 at 7:49 PM David Ilvedson, RPT wrote:

>I believe the man is using a Mac...someone on this list is always
extolling
>his Mac i.e. ''It said Windows 98 or better, so I got a Mac".  I would
think
>he would be a good choice for info...PTBiz is a Windows program I believe.
>Quickbooks/Quicken works on both platforms.  I use Quickbooks Pro but it
>really has more than I'll ever use.  I have thought of Quicken Home &
>Business to have the invoicing...anyone using it?
>
>David I.
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Farrell <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
>To: pianotech@ptg.org <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Date: Saturday, December 02, 2000 5:30 PM
>Subject: Re: Using computer to organize business
>
>
>I use PTBiz and like it quite a lot. I do my billing with it also. It's
>worth looking at. Nice package with call-back and reminder card features.
>Email me if you have any specific questions.
>
>Terry Farrell
>Piano Tuning & Service
>Tampa, Florida
>mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com
>  ----- Original Message -----
>  From: Doug Garman
>  To: pianotech@ptg.org
>  Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2000 8:35 AM
>  Subject: Using computer to organize business
>
>
>  This question goes to those of you who use the computer to keep track of
>your business -- customer records, income, expenses, etc.  I would really
>like to use the computer to get my growing business organized before I
lose
>total control (and valuable customers).
>
>  Do you use one of the software programs written for our professison, or
>have you come up with your own methods using a spreadsheet or database?  I
>know "Excel" but could learn to use anything.  Rather than reinventing the
>wheel I want to take advantage of the wealth of experience on the list.
>
>  We just bought a new iMac.  I would like to write some or all of it off
as
>business expense.  :o) Yes, the family will use it, too.
>
>  You may respond to me personally at dgarman@granbury.com .  If attaching
>an example of your spreadsheet or database helps you explain your system,
>please do so.
>
>  Looking forward to your input.
>
>  Doug Garman, Associate, Ft. Worth Chapter
>  Granbury, TX




David M. Porritt
dporritt@swbell.net
Meadows School of the Arts
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX 75275