QuickBooks vs. BusinessVision
When attempting to handle accounting functions internally for your business, using an accounting software package can significantly improve your results and lower the chances of making major errors. Two products that should be considered in this area are QuickBooks and Sage BusinessVision. Deciding which option is the best choice for your company will depend on your particular needs and your budget.
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QuickBooks vs. Sage BusinessVision
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Intuit's QuickBooks is the most popular business accounting program, as of this publication date. BusinessVision is one of the many software offerings from Sage, which also produces other accounting software, such as Peachtree. Both QuickBooks and BusinessVision are produced and marketed by companies with good reputations and high customer satisfaction.
QuickBooks Features
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Buying QuickBooks will provide you with access to many of the basic features that you need when engaging in accounting practices for your business. With QuickBooks, you can easily track sales, expenses, customer profiles, vendor information, as well as payroll and tax information. QuickBooks also allows you to save your information on a remote server, which makes it possible to access your data from any computer that is connected to the Internet. At tax time, it also gives you the information you need in an easy-to-find format.
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BusinessVision Features
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BusinessVision includes all of the basic accounting features that you would find in QuickBooks—and several more. For example, with BusinessVision, you will find 17 different modules, such as the business intelligence module, which gives you reports on sales analysis, purchase analysis and financial reporting. The inventory module covers inventory control, order entries and purchase orders. It also has point-of-sale functionality, which allows sales reps to enter orders as they are taken. This software not only helps you track your accounting items, it lets you track practically everything that is associated with your business. It also has advanced budgeting capabilities to aid you in sales and expense budgets for the future.
Considerations
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If your business is relatively small and uncomplicated, going with QuickBooks is most likely the most cost-effective choice, while larger businesses may benefit from the extra features that come with BusinessVision. However, BusinessVision also comes with a higher price tag, so it is important to make sure that the features you need are not available in QuickBooks. As of publication, QuickBooks comes in many different editions, with one of the least expensive options costing $12.95 per month. With Sage BusinessVision, a single user license is $995, while a 10-user package is $4,500.
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