Using computer to organize business

[David Ilvedson, RPT]

Hi David,

I think you were the guy that pointed me towards Time & Chaos.  I'm using it
also...6 months or so.   It works well!  Thanks for the info on Quicken Home
& Business.  Question:  At this time I am trying to separate the home from
the business by using Quicken and Quickbooks.  Is there any separation in
Home and Business?

David I.
-----Original Message-----
From: David M. Porritt <dporritt@swbell.net>
To: pianotech@ptg.org <pianotech@ptg.org>
Date: Sunday, December 03, 2000 5:59 AM
Subject: Re: Using computer to organize business


>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
>
>*********** REPLY SEPARATOR  ***********
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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
>
>