estimating software

**Tubsy** · 22-03-2009

does any of you guys use estimating software? i use quick books cos its realy easy to track all my jobs and produces invoices etc...........

**cornish_crofter** · 22-03-2009

Which version of Quickbooks are you using?

At the moment I'm using the 2002 version with few whistles and bells. I don't do estimates on it but it does deal with all my invoicing etc.

I need to upgrade, so I would be interested in exactly the products you are using.

**enduro** · 22-03-2009

Looks quite good, might try it.

**david campbell** · 22-03-2009

i must still be in the dark ages!
still do everything by hand and book!

**whitebeam** · 22-03-2009

I use simple start by quick books, don't use it to it's full capacity though. Pricing software can be expensive and some require a yearly license

**Tubsy** · 23-03-2009

i use simple start too it was only 40 quid and now it takes minutes to send a proper looking proffessional estimate to my customers and when i've finnished heres my proffessional looking bill

**theyomper** · 23-03-2009

I used Quickbooks for a couple of years and would recommend it to anyone who wants to simplify their account system. It's user friendly and easy to set up professional looking quotations and invoices. I have now switched to Sage Instant Accounts and wonder whether i have made the right choice. However I can break down my accounts better and anaylise where my best profit comes from and have set myself budgets and targets to aim for.

I had Quickbooks 2004, I tried Simple start but thought it inferior to 2004. As with any accounts package just make sure you set aside a hour or so a week to update, it saves so much time in the long run.