As you have figured out by now…I not only run my blog, but have a small online business as well. There are so many great tools you can have to run your business if you work from home. I’d like to share a few with you.
Do you own a home business? If so, you’ll need these software titles to stay productive and organized.
I use QuickBooks daily and have used it for years. While it may be a little robust for my current business, I have used it over the years in different companies, and because of it’s ease of use and my knowledge of it – it was the perfect choice for me. Also, if you will be working with an Accountant for your taxes and other reporting – most will be using QuickBooks as well which makes it easy for you to share information.
Intuit – Pro 2014 (Full Product)
Keep track of your finances and be ready for tax time.
Intuit – Pro 2014 (Full Product) – $199.98, Free shipping – Available at ComputerSoftwarePlus.com
I currently use the Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 version of Office because we are offered a discount through my full-time employer. But, if I needed to purchase a new version in the future I would definitely consider the Home & Business edition.
Microsoft – Office Home & Business 2013 (Download, PC)
Create professional presentations, jot down ideas quickly and much more
Microsoft – Office Home & Business 2013 (Download, PC) – $139.99, Free shipping – Available at Software Supply Source
An antivirus program is most definitely a must have. When you are trusting your computer to house all of your important personal and business data – the last thing you want is for your computer to become infected and for you to lose everything you have poured your heart and soul into. Keep your data safe, by selecting a program that is very well trusted in the industry!
McAfee – AntiVirus Plus 2014 (Full Product, 3 PCs)
Keep your PC running smooth at all times
McAfee – AntiVirus Plus 2014 (Full Product, 3 PCs) – $57.99, Free shipping – Available at SoftwareMedia.com
I absolutely LOVE creating PDF files. If I create a transaction online and it says to print a copy for your records – I always {I mean…always} save the document to a PDF instead of printing. I hate to have a lot of unnecessary paper around the house. Instead of having a filing cabinet full of paper – I choose to have a “virtual” filing cabinet. I create folders on my computer and save my documents there. But, don’t forget – an important part to having everything on your computer is also having a back-up. Make sure you have an external hard drive with adequate space to save a duplicate copy of all of your files.
Adobe – Acrobat XI Professional (Full Product, PC)
Create professional PDFs that anyone can open for free.
Adobe – Acrobat XI Professional (Full Product, PC) – $188.97 (61% off), Free shipping – Available at Leximart.com
I do not currently use Project or another form of a project management program. Not that it wouldn’t be helpful – I just haven’t done it yet. Though, writing this post might help me move that along a bit quicker. It doesn’t hurt to be as organized as possible when running a business!
Microsoft – Project 2013 Standard 32/64-bit (Project Management/Version Control – Download – PC – English)
Keep track of all your project details in one spot and collaborate from anywhere.
Microsoft – Project 2013 Standard 32/64-bit (Project Management/Version Control – Download – PC – English) – $245.99 (62% off), Free shipping – Available at Software Supply Source
I’m always looking for new ideas to become more organized in my business. Do you have any programs you use that you find to be something you cannot live without? Be sure to share them with me and my readers – I’d love to know if I’m missing out on the “next best thing.”
