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Hiring an employee may seem like a simple job that anyone can do: Post a job opening online, interview a candidate, and then hire them, right? Recruiting new employees should be treated just as any other important business function would, with experienced professionals taking the reins. 

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Your employees are your company's most significant asset; a bad hire can cost your business up to 30% of their first-year earnings, so it is important to choose employees wisely.

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\"Your employees are the difference between success and failure, yet the [recruitment] process that is used is generally ad hoc, rushed, and has little strategy beyond a post-and-pray approach,\" Joe Mullings, founder and CEO of The Mullings Group, told business.com.

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Put yourself in the best position to recruit and hire top talent by understanding what recruitment is and how it works.

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What is recruitment?

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Recruitment is the process of attracting, screening, interviewing, and selecting candidates for an open role in an organization; it can also include hiring and onboarding the chosen candidates.

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Businesses recruit new employees because they are either growing and need to fill a new open role, or someone is leaving the company and they need to refill their position. Companies can use recruitment software to find qualified new employees, or they can seek assistance from external agencies.

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Types of recruitment

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There are two types of recruitment you can administer: internal and external. Internal recruitment is conducted by looking to your company's internal network as a source of potential candidates. You can ask current employees for professional referrals, or you can promote an internal employee. If you have more than one business location, you may consider transferring an employee from one location to another.

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External recruitment can involve various strategies such as advertising on job boards, posting the open position on your company website and social media accounts, and connecting with educational institutions. Most employers find it beneficial to perform a combination of these recruitment strategies. 

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\"If your company doesn't have the bandwidth to support all of their open recommendations, a recruitment technique they can adopt is to work with an agency to fill roles more efficiently,\" said Sarah Dewey, recruiter and career expert at Jobscan.

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Who handles recruiting?

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The person(s) who recruits for your organization will vary depending on factors such as your company size and available resources. For example, a small business might delegate recruiting and hiring to the employee who will manage the new hire – also known as the hiring manager. If a company has an in-house human resources (HR) department or HR manager, these professionals will screen the candidates and then consult with the hiring manager before making any final selections.

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Companies with internal recruiters or partnerships with recruitment agencies are in the best position, as they can entrust recruiting responsibilities to these experts. A recruiter may consult with an HR manager or hiring manager during the recruiting process, but they do the bulk of the work, such as posting the job, sourcing and screening candidates, negotiating salaries, and placing employees.

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What does recruitment involve?

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The recruitment process for your company may vary based on the business or individual role you are hiring for. The full recruitment cycle generally, however, includes six steps: defining the open position, sourcing job applicants, screening potential candidates, interviewing qualified candidates, selecting a candidate and extending an offer, and onboarding new hires. 

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1. Defining the open position

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Before you can search for qualified candidates, you need to define the role you are seeking to fill. Identify the key needs the position will fulfill, outline job specifics (e.g., qualification requirements, anticipated start date, pay range, reporting structure, etc.), write a clear job description, and create a standard set of interview questions. Having this information defined ahead of time streamlines the hiring process.

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2. Sourcing job applicants

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Seeking job applicants is the next step in the recruitment process. You can have a recruiter or recruitment agency handle sourcing; you can ask employees or trusted colleagues for referrals; or you can source candidates through various means, like posting the open position on your company website, job boards, and social media accounts.

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There are two types of applicants: active candidates (those who apply to the job directly) and passive candidates (those who are qualified but haven't expressed direct interest). If you are reaching out to a passive candidate, you will need to tailor your recruiting strategy based on their current level of engagement with your brand.

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According to Mullings, candidates will fall into one of these three categories for engagement:

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3. Screening potential candidates

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Once applications start rolling in, you need to filter them to find qualified applicants. Evaluate resumes and cover letters, and then conduct a phone screening for candidates who appear to be a good match. This screening should be brief. Ask each candidate the same set of screening questions to determine if they are qualified for the role. Choose the most qualified candidates to advance to the interview process.

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For applicants who did not meet your expectations, thank them for their time, and inform them that you are not continuing the recruitment process with them. Job applicants would rather hear a no than radio silence.

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\"Be responsive, and don't burn bridges,\" Dewey said. \"If you have candidates that aren't a fit for anything you're currently hiring for, it does not mean you should ignore them. They may be a perfect fit for something down the road.\"

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4. Interviewing qualified candidates

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The next phase of the recruitment process involves the hiring manager interviewing prospective candidates. They should ask competency-based interview questions, as well as evaluate whether the candidate would be a good fit for the team and company culture. This stage may consist of one or more rounds of interviews. It is during this phase that you will want to contact the candidate's references.

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5. Selecting a candidate and extending an offer

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After interviewing and evaluating each candidate, select the one you think would be the best fit. Draft an offer letter and extend it to the potential employee.

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During this time, you may want to conduct a background check. In your offer letter, you should state that the job offer is contingent on the results of the background check. Be sure to comply with federal and state laws as you conduct the background check.

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For applicants whom you did not select, inform them that you have selected another candidate and thank them for their time. End on a high note, as you never know if you may want to reconsider hiring this candidate if your primary candidate doesn't accept your offer or at any point in the future.

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6. Hiring and onboarding

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When the candidate accepts your job offer, the final step is the hiring and onboarding process. This step is usually handled by your company's HR professionals to ensure the new employee signs all the necessary employment paperwork and is integrated into your business in accordance with labor and employment laws.

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Recruitment best practices

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The experts we spoke with for this article identified three best practices that can help your business successfully recruit top talent.

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Communication

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It is important to foster clear communication between recruiters, HR professionals, hiring managers and job applicants throughout the entire recruitment process. Good communication entails posting accurate job descriptions, quickly responding to job applicants (whether it is a yes, a no, or a simple update), and informing all hiring parties about the status of each candidate.

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Hum, Sing, Shout

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Employee recruitment is a continuous process – it occurs several times throughout the lifecycle of a company. As such, an employer should brand their hiring process to attract and hire top talent when needed.

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Mullings suggests companies use the Hum, Sing, Shout Method to stand out from other companies that are recruiting and to attract the type of candidates they have in mind:

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Tracking candidates

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It is important to track candidates during the entire talent acquisition process. Whether you're using recruiting software, an applicant tracking system, or other means, it is important to have a standardized approach so that no one is overlooked and no detail remains unnoticed.

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\"Do your due diligence, and make sure you're keeping track of what's going on in your pipeline,\" said Dewey. \"This helps being able to see your own progress and areas of opportunities. Keeping track of all your candidates and the stages they're in (along with your data) will save a lot of sanity when hiring managers ask for reports.\"

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QuickBooks Online from Intuit is our pick for the best accounting software for small businesses. The software is feature-rich, supports a wide variety of integrations, is affordably priced, and has a great reputation in the market. Those are just a few of the reasons why QuickBooks Online stands out.

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QuickBooks has been serving small businesses for more than 20 years for good reason. When you choose this accounting software, you get everything you need to support your operations now and into the future. QuickBooks has both accounts receivable and accounts payable features and can track projects and inventory, making it a great choice for nearly every business type. It offers a range of service tiers and can grow its service with your business. If you want to customize the software with additional features, you can choose from hundreds of apps that integrate with this system.

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Visit our top options for accounting software to see all of our recommendations.

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Pricing

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QuickBooks Online is competitively priced, offering plans for self-employed workers and small businesses. You can add payroll features to the small business plans for an additional monthly fee. A demo is available, allowing you an up-close view of the software before you make any commitments.

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QuickBooks Online is currently offering 50% off for the first three months. The prices we've listed below reflect the cost per month without any discounts.

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Self-Employed Subscriptions

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QuickBooks also offers online setup sessions with a live bookkeeping expert for $50.

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QuickBooks Live Full-Service Bookkeeping

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QuickBooks' live bookkeeping service is available to QuickBooks Online customers. There is a $500 charge for an accounting cleanup and onboarding for the first month. After that, you'll be charged monthly based on your average monthly expenses over three consecutive months.

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\"FYI\"FYI: There is a $500 charge for an accounting cleanup and onboarding for the first month. After that, you'll be charged monthly based on your average monthly expenses over three consecutive months.

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Timesaving Features

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Starting a small business is stressful enough on its own, so good accounting software that saves you time and automates tedious tasks is a huge help. QuickBooks Online does both very well. It has automatic bank feeds that import your bank and credit card transactions, and smart reconciliation tools that identify and automatically match your bank transactions with those you've entered into the software.

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You can create banking rules to further streamline reconciliation and categorization. QuickBooks can also automate payment reminders for your clients, recurring invoices and bill payments. It automatically backs up your data to the cloud, so you don't have to do it manually.

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Here are some other timesaving features in QuickBooks Online.

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Invoicing

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You can create and send invoices from the QuickBooks browser version and mobile app. It also has an app that allows you to invoice directly from Gmail.

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QuickBooks invoices are optimized for mobile devices, ensuring your customers can view them from their phones. If you set up online payments, either through QuickBooks Payments or using an integration for a third-party payment processor such as PayPal or Square, you can add a payment button to the invoices. That makes it quick and easy for your customers to pay.  

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You can create estimates using QuickBooks Online, and once a customer approves an estimate, you can convert it to an invoice with a single click. The software then automatically links related documents to keep your billing organized and prevent duplicate invoices.

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You can also create recurring invoices and schedule automatic payment reminders. The software lets you track and invoice billable hours and expenses and set the software to automatically include unbilled charges on your recurring invoices. Surprising numbers of accounting software solutions don't offer invoice generator software, so this is a big plus for QuickBooks.

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Inventory

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Essentials and Advanced plan users can manage inventory and vendors and create purchase orders. You can add images of inventory items and bundle products or services that are frequently sold together, saving you the time of entering them on an invoice separately. You can also track inventory, and the software shows you how many of a particular item you have in stock when you're creating estimates, invoices and purchase orders. This feature is extremely helpful for businesses that maintain large quantities of inventory.

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\"Tip\"Tip: A big bonus is that the software alerts you when it's time to reorder inventory. Once your inventory arrives, QuickBooks converts the purchase order into a bill.

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A big bonus is that the software alerts you when it's time to reorder inventory. Once your inventory arrives, QuickBooks converts the purchase order into a bill. You also get on-demand reports, giving you real-time insight into which products are doing well and which are languishing.

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Mobile App

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Available for both Android and Apple devices and included with your QuickBooks Online account, QuickBooks' mobile app gives you an overview of your business activity and allows you to accomplish multiple accounting tasks wherever you are. You can view dashboard data, create and send invoices, accept payments, capture receipts and attach them to expenses, reconcile transactions, view customer information, and message customers from the app.

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Reporting

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Report generation is another feature that distinguishes QuickBooks from other accounting software. QuickBooks Online has multiple built-in reports, including those for aged receivables, general ledger, profit and loss, and trial balance. You can set frequently used reports as favorites to make them easy to find, and the software can automatically run reports and email them to you on a schedule you create. The insights in these reports can help you make better business decisions.

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Third-Party Integrations

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Instead of manually exporting and importing data between QuickBooks and the other business programs you use – such as a POS system, e-commerce platform, CRM, project management software or payroll system – you can connect QuickBooks to them via third-party integrations, or apps, and automatically sync data between systems. QuickBooks integrates with more than 650 business apps, including Amazon Business, Square, Shopify, PayPal, QuickBooks Time, Fathom and SOS Inventory.

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\"DidDid You Know: You can't upgrade from the Self-Employed plan to the Small Business plans (you would need to create a new account), but you can upgrade within the Small Business plans at any time.

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Additional Features

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QuickBooks Online has a rich assortment of features, but some are only on certain plans, so if you need specific tools, make sure to choose the plan that includes them. For example, mileage tracking is only available on the Self-Employed plan. Project tracking, inventory tracking, and 1099 contractor management features are only available on the Essentials and Advanced plans. Also, you can't upgrade from the Self-Employed plan to the Small Business plans (you would need to create a new account), but you can upgrade within the Small Business plans at any time.

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Here are a few more things about QuickBooks Online to consider as you select accounting software for your business:

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QuickBooks Online Pros

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This online accounting software, like many of its competitors, is easy to set up. You answer several questions about your business, and it customizes the program based on your responses. After you set up your account, the software prompts you with basic tasks to get started. It has an attractive, intuitive interface and dashboard that shows several graphs to give you an overview of your sales over time, income, expenses, and profit and loss. You can click on the images to drill down into each set of information. You can also customize the date range for each graph.

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It's also easy to customize invoices and forms. QuickBooks gives you several templates, accent colors, fonts, and font sizes to choose from, and you can upload and position your logo. You also decide what information to include in the header, select which columns to include in the body of the invoice and edit their labels and widths, customize the text, and add a message to your customers in the footer.

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QuickBooks Online Cons

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While there is a lot to like about QuickBooks Online, there are a few potential drawbacks to be aware of before you select it as your accounting software:

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Customer Service

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QuickBooks offers its customers multiple support resources. You can contact the company for help by phone or live chat, search the company website's knowledgebase, or ask questions in the community forum. You can also watch tutorial videos or webinars and enroll in training classes. The company posts information about new features and software updates each month on its blog, along with articles of interest to small business owners.

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If you want in-person assistance, QuickBooks gives you access to local certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors, who can give you one-on-one help with using the software for your business.

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Oracle NetSuite is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform that includes a robust and intuitive financial management solution. With Oracle NetSuite, businesses can keep track of their financial data and automate all of their accounting functions. 

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This multifaceted solution can expedite an organization's financial transactions, such as accounts receivable and payable, as well as keep track of a company's compliance obligations. It has many reporting, planning, and billing features and is designed to be used globally and with multiple currencies. It can be easily integrated with other software, including Oracle's suite of business solutions. For these reasons and more, we've chosen Oracle NetSuite as the best accounting software with ERP tools.

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Visit our best picks page to see all of the best accounting software options.

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Pricing

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Oracle NetSuite's platform consists of inventory management, financial management, point-of-sale, customer relationship management (CRM) and human capital management software. Depending on the specifics of your business – such as the size of your company, revenue and the modules you require – its price can vary greatly.

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To get an accurate price estimate, you'll need to speak with an Oracle sales representative, who will prepare a custom quote for you based on your company size, industry and specific needs. Based on the research we conducted, the platform reportedly starts at $99 per user per month, plus there is a $999 monthly licensing fee. While this base price can be used as an estimate, your costs may vary significantly.  

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Oracle NetSuite may not be the best choice for a small business with more basic accounting and bookkeeping needs. Instead, midsize, scaling, large, and international businesses that anticipate a use for the entirety of Oracle NetSuite's ERP platform are best suited for the software.

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While NetSuite's pricing may be expensive, don't be deterred by the costs. If your business manages a lot of complexity, NetSuite's integrated ecosystem can save you time and money that would otherwise be spent acquiring and integrating many different software solutions from a variety of vendors. 

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\"FYI\"FYI: To get an accurate price estimate, you'll need to speak with an Oracle sales representative, who will prepare a custom quote for you based on your company size, industry and specific needs.

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Timesaving Features

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Some of the key features of Oracle NetSuite's financial management solution include:

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Financial process and operations management

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NetSuite helps businesses design and implement their own financial processes into their accounting software. It seamlessly provides the ability to connect accounting functions with management systems. Managers have real-time access to their financial data, giving them the ability to create reports or solve delays. 

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Its general ledger gives organizations the ability to input and monitor all of their financial data in a customizable ledger. Through the general ledger, users can report functionality, enhance audit trials and create support for new management. 

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NetSuite's accounts receivable and payable features integrate all financial data into an easy-to-use system that functions automatically. They also have easy-to-use management programs for taxes, fixed assets, cash and payments.

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Billing

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If you have multiple clients, vendors or partners, NetSuite can streamline your billing infrastructure. It gives users control and flexibility over their billing process through a centralized framework that includes transactions, subscriptions and projects that go directly to the billing engine. Their billing function also allows users to create and manage subscriptions and recurring billing. 

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Revenue recognition 

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For large purchases at evaluations, NetSuite allows companies to comply with accounting standards to report financial results in a timely manner. The revenue recognition services help businesses schedule, calculate and report revenue on financial statements swiftly.  

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Financial planning and reporting 

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NetSuite doesn't just help businesses manage their finances in the present. Through its planning and budgeting functions, this solution can help companies financially plan for the future. By evaluating your financial and operational data, NetSuite can forecast revenue and what-if scenarios, as well as produce budgets. The system can also take your current data in future projections and turn them into reports. 

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Global account management and consolidation 

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Running your business internationally or introducing your products and services into an international market can present challenges. Through NetSuite's financial engine, businesses can manage their finances across the organization globally. The software comes with multiple language interfaces that can help users bridge communication or language gaps.

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\"DidDid you know: NetSuite also has a multicurrency management system that supports over 190 different forms of currencies. The software automatically considers the exchange rate for real-time conversion.

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NetSuite also has a multicurrency management system that supports over 190 different forms of currencies. The software automatically considers the exchange rate for real-time conversion. it also provides a variety of payment options so international transactions can be resolved seamlessly.   

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Government risk and compliance (GRC)

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NetSuite helps organizations set up and monitor their systems so that they comply with their company's GRC programs. It provides the ability to change systems as your company scales and is audit ready so any financial issues can easily be viewed and investigated. NetSuite complies with regulatory requirements such as ASC 606, GAAP, SOX and others.

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The program can also transform your GRC program in real time by establishing a sustainable risk management and compliance process that anticipates risks in order to prevent them from happening. This feature can save businesses money in the long run, as it predicts any major issues.

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Integrations

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As an ERP platform, Oracle NetSuite offers seamless integration with all modules (accounting, inventory management software, CRM, human capital management software, etc.) available on the platform. NetSuite integrates with many leading business software providers and offers open APIs for new integrations.

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\"Tip\"Tip: To integrate NetSuite with other business software you use, a dedicated implementation team is available, though for an additional fee.

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To integrate NetSuite with other business software you use, a dedicated implementation team is available, though for an additional fee. The team offers implementation of the ERP platform itself, as well as the development of additional integrations and project management planning.

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Additional Features

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If you plan to use Oracle NetSuite as part of a larger ERP solution, you can integrate your accounting processes with other functions, such as inventory management, for a more holistic view of your business's income and expenses. For businesses looking to do this, here are a few additional useful features of this platform:

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Oracle NetSuite Pros

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Oracle NetSuite is truly an all-in-one solution that can help your business streamline many of its operations, including accounting. By taking advantage of the full product suite, your business's various departments and systems can work in tandem to provide real-time information that benefits your entire staff.

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Oracle NetSuite Cons

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Oracle NetSuite is expensive. While the cost is justified by the holistic nature of the platform, it may be too comprehensive for smaller businesses, which may find the software unwieldy and overwhelming. Instead, NetSuite is ideal for midsize and large businesses operating a complex operation – NetSuite performs best when all of the modules are used in conjunction with one another.

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Customer Service

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Oracle NetSuite provides extensive customer service for all of its software, including accounting systems. They provide education services, where users can learn about the software they're using and be up to date on any new features or versions of their products. These services come in the form of both documents and online classes.

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Real-time support for industries, as well as individual users, is available 24/7. The chatbot on NetSuite's website can provide users with simple explanations or put them through to a customer service representative.

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If you are a smaller business or on a tight budget, consider investing in a dedicated accounting software solution that can be integrated with your other systems and keep track of your finances.

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If your business generates a lot of invoices, FreshBooks accounting software may be just what you need. You can create professional invoices in seconds, track and bill expenses, send automatic reminders, and much more. We recommend FreshBooks as the best accounting software for invoicing.

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Getting paid on time is a big pain point for small businesses.  FreshBooks accounting software removes many of the challenges with its feature-rich invoicing capabilities. One of the many reasons we selected FreshBooks as the best invoicing software for small businesses is how easy it is to create and send professional invoices. With FreshBooks, you can set up recurring invoices, schedule automatic payment reminders, and accept credit and debit card payments online for your invoices.

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FreshBooks monitors the status of invoices after you send them, showing you when customers receive and view them. It tracks billable time and expenses, allowing you to add them to invoices. This makes it a terrific option for freelancers and self-employed professionals, as well as agencies and firms that provide professional services.

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Read all our reviews for the best options in accountings software.

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\"Tip\"Tip: If you pay for FreshBooks annually, versus month to month, you can save 10%. Currently, FreshBooks is offering a 60% discount for six months.

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Pricing

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FreshBooks is competitively priced and offers four plans; each plan, or tier, is based on the number of clients you work with. If you pay for FreshBooks annually, versus month to month, you can save 10%. Currently, FreshBooks is offering a 60% discount for six months. You can also take advantage of the 30-day free trial to try out the features before you subscribe.

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Here is a breakdown of each plan. The prices reflect the current discounts being offered.

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Timesaving Features

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FreshBooks has several features to make your accounting tasks easier and faster. Here is a rundown of those features:

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Additional Features

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Like other popular accounting solutions, FreshBooks connects to your business bank and credit card accounts and automatically imports your expenses each day. Also, the Premium and Select plans use double-entry accounting and allow you to create a chart of accounts and run new reports, such as a general ledger, balance sheet, and trial balance. Bank reconciliation is also available.

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Here are a few more things you can do with FreshBooks:

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FreshBooks Pros

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Ease of use is a big benefit of FreshBooks. Setting up an account is a quick process, requiring minimal steps. There's no credit card required to open a trial account; you simply enter your email address and create a password, then click on a link in a confirmation email you are sent.  The software is easy to navigate; it's well organized, and everything is clearly labeled. We recommend taking advantage of the trial version before purchasing the software. There's no better way to determine if a solution can help your small business than using the software on a trial basis.

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Another plus with FreshBooks is when you invite your customers to projects. They can set up a client account that allows them to comment on documents, such as proposals and estimates. You can reply to their comments and share files and links with them. They can also save their credit cards on file, making it easy for them to pay new invoices.

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We also like that you can format invoices in several languages, including English, Spanish, French, German and Swedish. Multicurrency billing is also available; using FreshBooks Payments, you can accept payments in international currencies. These are helpful features if you have international clients.

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FreshBooks Cons

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FreshBooks is capable accounting software that makes invoicing easy, but there are a few things to consider before you decide if it's the right accounting solution for your business.

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First, it lacks inventory tracking and vendor management. However, it does have time-tracking and project management features.

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Second, there are no batch-invoicing shortcuts, which would be useful if, for example, you're invoicing multiple customers for the same service at the same rate.

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Last, although most features are available on the mobile app, you can't view reports. If you need to review a report while you're away from your computer, you'll have to use a browser to access your account, which is less convenient.

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Customer Support

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QuickBooks customer support is available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET by phone, email and live chat. The company's website has a searchable knowledgebase, a blog, free e-books and a webinar that teaches you how to use the software.

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Zoho Books is our choice as the best accounting software for microbusinesses, thanks to its solid array of features at an affordable price. From accounts payable to inventory management, Zoho Books has nearly every feature very small businesses need to run their operations.

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As an online application, Zoho Books is accessible from any browser. It has automated features that can save you time, such as recurring invoices and automatic payment reminders, and client portals, which make it easy to follow up with your customers on quotes and payments. It's also scalable, so you can continue using it as your business grows or even if you start a second business.

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Read all our reviews for the best accounting software options for small businesses.

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Pricing

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Zoho Books is one of the most affordable accounting software applications in its class, especially considering its many features, such as inventory tracking, project management, and billable time and expenses tools.

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The software is available in three service plans: Basic, Standard and Professional. You can add a few optional features to your account for an extra fee. Zoho gives you the option of month-to-month or annual plans. Prices are discounted if you choose an annual plan. 

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Overall, Zoho's pricing is quite competitive. The three plans are all well within the price range for most microbusinesses.

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Timesaving Features

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Zoho Books has several capabilities that help you complete your accounting tasks quickly. After you create an estimate or sales order, you can convert it to an invoice, a retainer invoice or a recurring invoice with just a few clicks. The software gives you the option of emailing your invoices as soon as you create them, scheduling them to be sent later or using the company's snail mail service to print and mail them for you.

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\"DidDid You Know: More than 40 standard reports are built into the software, including a general ledger, profit and loss, sales by item, timesheet details, and aged receivables and payables.

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Here are more features that can save you time:

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Additional Features

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Zoho Books has plenty of other features to help the smallest businesses keep up with their accounting. Here are some of the most useful:

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Zoho Books Pros

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Zoho Books stands out as a good option for microbusinesses beyond its affordability, thanks to its ability to automate lots of accounting tasks. That frees you up to focus on what you do best – running your business. Estimates and sales orders can quickly be converted into a retainer or recurring invoices. You can schedule when your customers are billed and send payment reminders.

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Another standout feature that business owners will appreciate is Zoho's client portal. It enhances the collaboration opportunities for you and your clients. You can send estimates, interact with clients and get paid via the portal.

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Zoho Books is easy to set up and use, and it still manages to be powerful and comprehensive. Through the program, you can access real-time data and analytics to make informed business decisions. Zoho Books' ease of use, features, and pricing make it a great option for startups and very small businesses. Particularly if your business falls into one of these categories, Zoho Books is worth a close look.

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Zoho Books Cons

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Zoho Books offers a lot of functionality to small businesses at an affordable price, but there are a few things to be aware of before you subscribe.

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\"FYI\"FYI: Larger small businesses should be aware that there's a cap of 5,000 transactions per month on the highest plan.

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Larger small businesses should be aware that there's a cap of 5,000 transactions per month on the highest plan. Even though this is ample for most small businesses, it's a limit to keep in mind if your business is growing quickly.

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Also, while the software can support multiple businesses under a single account, you need to pay a separate subscription fee for each organization.

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Customer Support

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Zoho offers unlimited customer support, meaning you can contact the company by phone 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday, for free. You can chat with an agent or email the company either within the accounting software or via the company's website. Online help resources include FAQs and a searchable knowledgebase.

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