[Question] Peachtree Accounting or do I need...

[Business-Bytes]

I am very proficient with Peachtree Accounting, and that is what I generally use. Being in a VA setting now, I am wondering if I should invest in QuickBooks Pro also? It seems most people are more familiar with QB (I use it at my son's tattoo shop).

How important do y'all think this is? Can I start my new VA business offering accounting/bookkeeping without QB and use my beloved Peachtree?

I hope I am coherent in this post - it's l-a-t-e!!! I've been working on my new site and the hours just ticked by.

Thanks for your feedback!

[debhowardgreenleaf]

Jules: In my experience, there are two kinds of RFPs ...

1. Help me with my books: These RFPs will be QB 99% of the time. It will involve logging into their computer remotely and maintaining their books, or swapping the QB file back and forth, or otherwise sharing the QB file in some way.

2. Do my books for me: These RFPs want you to take over the bookkeeping. For these RFPs, you can use whatever you want, as the client will never have their fingers in the mix. If you want to use Peachtree, they won't care

If you stick to the second type of RFP, you'll be fine! Also, those types of jobs typically entail more hours/week, so they could be better contracts anyway

Deb

[Business-Bytes]

Thank you, Deb! Sorry for the delay in replying. Your info helped a bunch!