The simplest way to manage sales, expenses and customers
If you are a small business and a first-time user of accounting software, QuickBooks EasyStart Lite is right for you. EasyStart Lite uses language that everyone can understand, so you don’t need special accounting knowledge.
Create invoices and sales receipts
Professional looking invoices take just minutes to create and send. QuickBooks EasyStart Lite then tracks payments so you know what has been paid and what is overdue. When you write a cheque or pay a bill the expense is automatically recorded – QuickBooks EasyStart Lite keeps track of it all, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Easy to get around
All the tools and information you need are displayed on an intuitive home page divided into three simple categories – Money In, Your Business and Money Out. Arrows guide you through each step and there is always help close at hand. With QuickBooks EasyStart Lite there’s no need to read an instruction manual – it’s simple to set up and easy to use.
Track GST and prepare for your BAS
QuickBooks EasyStart Lite automatically calculates any GST that you collect or pay as you enter transactions. When it’s time to lodge your Business Activity Statement or GST 101 Report, simply run a Tax Liability Report and you’ll have all the figures you need for the Tax Office.
An ‘always on’ Audit Trail
The ‘always on’ Audit Trail makes it easier for your accountant to spot possible trouble spots or mis-postings in your accounts.
QuickBooks Google Desktop Search
QuickBooks Google Desktop Search indexes the entire data file making it easy to find exactly what you’re looking for.
Portable Company File
A Portable Company File is a compact version of your company file. Small enough to be emailed or saved to a portable drive, it lets you work on files in different locations.
Backup your company data automatically
Reckon Tools Backup† makes it easy to backup your important company data file. Seamless integration with QuickBooks means your company data file is automatically backed up helping you to keep your business data safe and secure.
† Reckon Tools Backup is an additional product that can be purchased separately. Prices start from $29.95 per annum or included with Reckon Advantage.
List Limitations
Lists in QuickBooks EasyStart Lite are limited to 20 List Entries of customers, suppliers and other categories combined. QuickBooks EasyStart Lite is suitable for those startup businesses that don’t have a large customer and supplier base. If you need more than 20 list entries consider QuickBooks EasyStart.
Improved Chart of Accounts
In the setup of QuickBooks there is now an option to choose your business structure type from the Reckon standard Chart of Accounts, including Sole Trader and Trust amongst others. By choosing your business type, your QuickBooks data file can now be tailored more specifically to your business.
System Requirements
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At least 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium IV (or equivalent)
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Microsoft Windows XP users : At least 512 MB RAM for a single user
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1 GB RAM for Microsoft Windows VistaTM and Windows 7 users
1GB RAM for Windows Server 2003/2008*
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1024 x 768 pixel screen resolution
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Windows XP/VistaTM/7 operating system
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1 GB of disk space (additional space required for company files)
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Internet Explorer 7.0 or later required
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Microsoft .NET Framework Common Language Runtime 1.1 (provided on QuickBooks Installation CD. Requires an additional 150 MB).
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At least 256-colour SVGA video
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24 x CD-ROM
All online features / services require Internet access with at least a 56 Kbps modem (ADSL or Cable Modem recommended)
*Windows Small Business Server 2008 requires 4GB RAM. Windows Small Business Server 2003 is not supported. You can only upgrade to this product from QuickBooks EasyStart Lite 2008/09, 2009/10 or 2010/11.
