Wednesday, January 7, 2009

SCORE Offers Free Software

Did you know we offer free software to people starting or growing small businesses?

SCORE Lancaster, working with several major business software providers, has free copies of ‘starter’ software for business and financial planning, accounting and how to accept credit and debit cards at retail.

To get copies of this software go to www.scorelancaster.org to request a one-to-one business counselor or to register for a workshop … or visit our office at Suite 231 Liberty Place, Lancaster, weekdays between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Here are some examples of free software:

“Financial Management” – an interactive workbook in collaboration with Visa. Includes case studies, check-lists and solutions for managing finances and cash flow.

“QuickBooks®: Simple Start” – a coupon to download a free copy of “Simple Start” from quickbooks.com. Covers basic business finances, one-click reports for taxes, and estimates and invoices. Save time and reduce paperwork.

“Peachtree Accounting – Trial Version” – covers double-entry accounting, inventory management, information security, flexible payroll options and audit protection. Links to
www.peachtree.com

Growing Your Business Resource Kit” – covers basic business-, marketing- and financial- planning. Produced by Palo Alto Software, creators of “Business Planning Pro” and “Marketing Planning Pro” in collaboration with Duct Tape Marketing®.

“Accepting Credit Cards” from Intuit, creators of QuickBooks and TurboTax®. Covers the basics, including animated examples; solutions, including actual applications; and an interactive quiz to help you qualify for lower rates.

Learn more at www.scorelancaster.org, or call us at 717-397-3092 weekdays between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

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