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craigbenham · 10-03-2009, 10:59 AM

i don't know where to put this so will start here...

I need advice about what piece of software could be the answer to my problem. i need something that will let me build a company database for all of my double glazing customers. i want to be able to build an enquiry form where i can fill in the details of work they require. this will then fit into the database so i can search using various details eg. location, name, active/inactive file, date last used?

basically trying to stop relying on paperwork and start using my laptop or desktop so all the work is in one place??

ANY suggestions really appreciated??

thanks in advance

craig.

Dalo Harkin · 10-03-2009, 12:13 PM

There are versions of SAGE that can do this - also Microsoft CRM

10-03-2009, 04:18 PM

If you don't want to shell out enough money to choke a mule on MS Office then consider Open Office and the Base (same as Access) tool in that.

Base

**Tootech** · 10-03-2009, 04:45 PM

Couple of ideas.....

Instant Quote Professional - you can setup a customer database, quote, change quotes to invoices, maintain customer details, etc etc.

Microsoft Office Accounting Express - Should do all the things you want. The express version is free - yes it is totally free and it churns out nice bits of paperwork, invoices etc.

Instant Quote Professional | Quote, Invoice Creation and Billing Software

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/ac...729681033.aspx

**mike** · 13-03-2009, 05:07 PM

You may want to consider Quickbooks - more of an accounting package but it handles customers good.

Also, Sugar CRM is a free web based customer relationship management system. It is quite detailed, and maybe too big for what you are after but it is free.

Have a look at these links;

Small Business Accounting Software from Intuit QuickBooks

Open Source CRM - SugarCRM

tulfomanuel · 11-04-2009, 04:25 PM

quickbooks is a good option!
its good in accounting and government documentation.
So, your accounting provision will be in good hand.

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craigbenham Status: Free PC Help New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2 Operating System: Windows Vista - Home Premium PC Experience: Some Experience	need help finding software?? i don't know where to put this so will start here... I need advice about what piece of software could be the answer to my problem. i need something that will let me build a company database for all of my double glazing customers. i want to be able to build an enquiry form where i can fill in the details of work they require. this will then fit into the database so i can search using various details eg. location, name, active/inactive file, date last used? basically trying to stop relying on paperwork and start using my laptop or desktop so all the work is in one place?? ANY suggestions really appreciated?? thanks in advance craig.

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mike Status: Owner & Administrator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 335 Operating System: OSX, XP, Ubuntu PC Experience: Pc Guru	You may want to consider Quickbooks - more of an accounting package but it handles customers good. Also, Sugar CRM is a free web based customer relationship management system. It is quite detailed, and maybe too big for what you are after but it is free. Have a look at these links; Small Business Accounting Software from Intuit QuickBooks Open Source CRM - SugarCRM __________________ Need computer support? Then why not join Free PC Help. Register here If Free PC Help has helped you then please consider a donation. Click here We are all members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.

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10-03-2009, 04:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wolfeymole Status: Guest Posts: n/a	If you don't want to shell out enough money to choke a mule on MS Office then consider Open Office and the Base (same as Access) tool in that. Base

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Tootech Status: Free PC Help Tech Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,684 Operating System: OSX PC Experience: Shredded the teeshirt......	Couple of ideas..... Instant Quote Professional - you can setup a customer database, quote, change quotes to invoices, maintain customer details, etc etc. Microsoft Office Accounting Express - Should do all the things you want. The express version is free - yes it is totally free and it churns out nice bits of paperwork, invoices etc. Instant Quote Professional \| Quote, Invoice Creation and Billing Software http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/ac...729681033.aspx

11-04-2009, 04:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
tulfomanuel Status: Free PC Help New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2 Operating System: Windows XP - Professional PC Experience: Very Experienced	quickbooks is a good option! its good in accounting and government documentation. So, your accounting provision will be in good hand.