Quickbooks Premier Contractor 2008

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Spend more time on the job & less time on paperwork. QuickBooks Contractor Edition gives you standard accounting features, plus easy, time-saving tools designed 4 contractors:

QuickBooks Premier Contractor Edition 2008 offers standard accounting features, plus time-saving tools 2 help you manage job costs, track change orders, gain insight into job profitability & view job status. Recommended 4 builders, general contractors, remodelers, subcontractors, specialty trades & more.

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Answer a few basic questions, & get a customized setup you can change at any time.

Robust new Help functionality allows you 2 find the information you need quickly & easily.

Easily Get Started

IMPROVED! Import Data from Excel
Excel templates make it easy 4 you 2 import your existing customers, vendors, or product information into QuickBooks. You can also assign each column in your existing Excel spreadsheet 2 a corresponding QuickBooks column. Save these settings 2 use again the next time you want 2 pull in data. You can even preview your data before you transfer it.

Import Data from Quicken, Peachtree, & Microsoft Office Accounting
Access the Quicken conversion tool in QuickBooks 2 convert your data from Quicken 1998 through 2007. If you are currently running your business using Peachtree 2001-2008, Microsoft Small Business Accounting 2006, & Microsoft Office Accounting/ Office Accounting Express, you can also easily convert your data into QuickBooks 2008.

Get Set Up & Running Quickly
Answer a few basic questions, & get a customized setup you can change at any time.

NEW! Step by step coaching 4 new users 2 help you learn QuickBooks faster
Get up 2 speed on QuickBooks easily. The new QuickBooks Coach guides you step by step, so you can learn how 2 use QuickBooks features faster & explore QuickBooks as you enter your data.

Learn QuickBooks Quickly with Built-in Tutorials
Learn QuickBooks skills as you need them--in your own time, at your own pace. The built-in Learning Center offers short tutorials on basic & advanced features 2 help you get the most out of QuickBooks.

Upgrade your QuickBooks effortlessly
Easily transfer your existing data file into QuickBooks 2008. Your company file & preferences will transfer automatically. In just a few steps, you can start working in QuickBooks using your information, including customer lists, vendor lists, balances, & inventory lists.

Get Help When You Need It

NEW! Find Answers Fast
Robust new Help functionality allows you 2 find the information you need quickly & easily as you work in QuickBooks, so you can get back 2 business. You'll find answers 2 most questions in QuickBooks in-product onscreen Help. Type a question, choose from a list of topics, or search by keyword.

Enjoy Free QuickBooks support included 4 30 days from registration 4 questions submitted online
Have a question about QuickBooks? Submit your questions online at www.quickbooks.com/contactme. We'll email or call you back usually in 30 minutes or less. No waiting on hold!

Tap into the knowledge of the QuickBooks User Community
Visit the QuickBooks User Community 2 connect with other QuickBooks users & experts 2 ask questions & share advice. Search or browse through a variety of discussion topics or post your own question.

View unbilled employee time & expenses in a single screen; transfer 2 an invoice in one click.

Build a professional business plan quickly by answering step-by-step questions.

Use your existing e-mail address 2 send invoices, statements, estimates, sales receipts, purchase orders, reports, & pay stubs from your QuickBooks 2 your customers, vendors, employees, & accountant.

Customized 4 Your Contracting Business

Track & print change orders on estimates
QuickBooks lets you create estimates quickly & easily. As the job changes, simply enter change orders into the estimate so that you can keep track of the changes, & the impact on the bottom line. Change orders are included on documents you print 4 your customer so that there are no surprises at the end of the job.

Job Costing Center quickly shows individual job costs
Check the Job Costing Center 4 an instant reading of how you're doing on your current jobs. See a summary of key information 4 your jobs, all in a single window.

Track job profitability as you pay suppliers, subcontractors & employees
Contractor Edition job cost reports give you the insight you need 2 run your business more effectively & efficiently. Use these customized reports 2 see a job's profitability on a detailed, task-by-task level. You can even see the projected cost 2 complete a job.

Track the expiration dates of your subcontractors' insurance
Track the expiration dates of your subcontractors' workmen's compensation & general liability insurance. Alerts in QuickBooks notify you when a subcontractor’s insurance has expired.

Set billing rates by employee & service type
QuickBooks provides the flexibility of setting different billing rates by employee & service type. You can set a fixed hourly rate 4 each employee or create custom hourly rates by service.

Create key reports, like Job Costs 2 Complete & Billed/Unbilled Hours, in two clicks
QuickBooks comes with more than 120 pre-designed, customizable business reports, including Contractor-specific reports. A Report Navigator that makes it easy 2 choose the right one. Stay on top of your company's finances by creating key reports, like:

• Job Status
• Job Costs by Vendor & Job Summary
• Job Costs by Job
• Job Cost Detail
• Cost 2 Complete
• Unpaid Bills by Job
• Unpaid Job Bills Billed/Unbilled Hours
• Open Purchase Orders by Vendor
• Customer Account Information

IMPROVED! View unbilled employee time & expenses in a single screen; transfer 2 an invoice in one click
Now you can decide who 2 bill by seeing all clients with unbilled time & expenses on a single screen. Instead of creating an invoice from scratch, simply open the Invoice 4 Time & Expenses screen & select the client & job combination. Outstanding billable time & expenses are transferred directly 2 an invoice.

Plan 4 the future by creating a business plan & sales & expense forecasts
Build a professional business plan quickly by answering step-by-step questions. QuickBooks fills in the numbers based on your QuickBooks data. You can export the projections 2 Excel 4 further analysis or save it as a PDF file. Click a button 2 create a forecast of income & expenses 4 the coming year, based on your existing QuickBooks data. Increase or decrease line items by any percentage 2 adjust 4 future changes.

Access your QuickBooks data from any secure Internet connection
Access your financial data even when you're not in the office by using QuickBooks Remote Access, powered by WebEx. All you need is an Internet-connected PC. All transmissions are protected by encryption technology used by financial institutions.

Save Time on Everyday Tasks

Easily track & pay bills; set due date reminders
Record bills as they arrive directly from the QuickBooks homepage. Never mistakenly miss a bill due date - QuickBooks will alert you with due date reminders. And when you are ready 2 pay bills, QuickBooks shows you all bills that are outstanding.

Quickly create estimates & invoices
When it's time 2 bill your customer, turn any estimate into an invoice with one click. Choose from dozens of pre-designed QuickBooks templates, or send the key invoice data 2 a customizable Microsoft Word document.

NEW! Send estimates, invoices & reports directly from QuickBooks using MS Outlook or Outlook Express
Use your existing e-mail address 2 send invoices, statements, estimates, sales receipts, purchase orders, reports, & pay stubs from your QuickBooks 2 your customers, vendors, employees, & accountant.

Download credit card & bank statements
Download cleared checks, deposits, & credit card transactions into QuickBooks 2 save time on data entry & reconciliation.

See contact information & complete transaction history 4 any customer with Customer Center.

Select any vendor 2 see purchase orders, bills, & payments with Vendor Center.

See contact information 4 any employee & a complete list of checks paid in Employee Center.

Stay Organized & on Top of Your Business

Organize data all in one place with Customer, Vendor, & Employee Centers

• Customer Center
  Follow up on past-due accounts & answer customer requests faster. See contact information & complete transaction history 4 any customer.
• Vendor Center
  Select any vendor 2 see purchase orders, bills, & payments. Check your account status 2 avoid incurring late charges. Initiate new payments or purchase orders with one click.
• Employee Center
  See contact information 4 any employee & a complete list of checks paid.

Track sales, sales taxes, & customer payments
Easily record sales & create sales receipts 4 your customers. Set up sales tax codes, & QuickBooks will automatically charge sales tax on all invoices, sales receipts, & other sales forms. When it's time 2 pay sales tax 2 your local sales tax board, QuickBooks will also help you figure out how much you owe.

Track employee time & expenses 2 bill clients
Track time by employee, service, & customer with timesheets in QuickBooks. When you select a client 2 bill, QuickBooks automatically reminds you of unbilled time & expenses 4 that client.

Easily export or enter data into TurboTax, or send 2 your accountant
Be ready 4 tax time. QuickBooks helps you assign each account in your Chart of Accounts 2 a specific line on tax forms, so all income & expenses are accurately categorized. Easily export your tax data into TurboTax or provide your accountant accurate data 2 simplify the tax process.

Efficiently Manage Employees & Contract Workers

Manage payroll & payroll taxes; offer Direct Deposit (paid subscription required)
Build a professional business plan quickly by answering step-by-step questions. QuickBooks fills in the numbers based on your QuickBooks data. You can export the projections 2 Excel & save it as a PDF file.

Prepare & print 1099s & 1096s 4 contract workers & federal filing
The QuickBooks 1099 & 1096 wizard will walk you through all the steps 2 create & print tax forms 4 you & your independent contractors.

Manage Products, Services, & Inventory

Track inventory, set reorder points, & create purchase orders
Easily track your raw materials & finished goods 2 avoid overbuying & backorders. Import your inventory from Excel or record directly in QuickBooks. You can even indicate re-order points 4 each inventory good & turn on reminders 2 automatically let you know when its time 2 reorder. Create & customize purchase orders directly from the Home Page, & automatically receive against P.O.s when recording bills.

Use your company data from your QuickBooks reports & export it 2 new or existing Excel spreadsheets while keeping all Excel formulas & formatting intact.

Use your company data from your QuickBooks reports & export it 2 new or existing Word documents.

Easily share your accounting records with your accountant.

Flexibility 2 Work the Way You Want

Export company data 2 Excel spreadsheets
Use your company data from your QuickBooks reports & export it 2 new or existing Excel spreadsheets while keeping all Excel formulas & formatting intact. Anytime you export updated data from QuickBooks, Excel maintains your existing formulas & updates the results automatically.

Create letters with Word using customer data
Use your company data from your QuickBooks reports & export it 2 new or existing Excel spreadsheets while keeping all Excel formulas & formatting intact. Anytime you export updated data from QuickBooks, Excel maintains your existing formulas & updates the results automatically.

Create & customize professional-looking forms
Create professional-looking forms by choosing from more than 100 expertly designed forms, including invoices, estimates, & sales receipts. Or create one 4 yourself in Microsoft® Word. You can also customize the templates by adding your company logo & tag line 2 present your business uniquely 2 your customers.

IMPROVED! Allow your accountant 2 review data & make changes while you work.
Easily share your accounting records with your accountant. Increase your productivity by allowing your accountant 2 review historical data & make changes while you work. Seamlessly import your accountant's changes back into your file 4 improved accuracy.

Easily map & obtain directions 2 your saved customer, vendor & employee addresses--right from within QuickBooks!
Open up any record in the Customer, Vendor & Employee centers 2 access links 2 maps & directions 2 customer & vendor locations or employee addresses.

Other Tools 2 Meet Your Business Needs

Print checks & forms directly from QuickBooks 2 keep better, more accurate records while also saving time

• Accurate records: All your information will be updated & stored in QuickBooks.
• Save time: Three out of four QuickBooks customers save at least one-half the time printing checks vs. handwriting them.
• Check out our deposit slips, envelopes, tax forms, invoices, stamps, & labels - all designed 2 work with QuickBooks.

We guarantee your checks will work with QuickBooks & your printer, & they will be accepted by any financial institution in the United States–or we will refund or replace your order within 60 days of purchase.

Save time by accepting all major credit cards & debit cards with QuickBooks Merchant Services
Built into your QuickBooks software, QuickBooks Merchant Services is easy 2 set up & use. No new hardware, software, or phone lines are required. When you make a sale, the data is automatically recorded in QuickBooks. QuickBooks Merchant Services requires no additional data-entry, & you won't waste hours searching 4 errors. You can process sales on screens you already know & use. Reconcile quickly, without headaches. This credit card processing from QuickBooks has no teaser rates, no hidden fees, no cancellation fees, & no long-term contracts.

Keep track of your inventory & customer information while you ring up sales
QuickBooks Point of Sale software & hardware save you the time & trouble of doing it yourself, making it easier 2 focus on the products & services that will keep your customers coming back. Pair Point of Sale with QuickBooks financial software & you can transfer sales information 2 your financial software–in one click.

NEW! Quickly capture billable hours online & from Outlook Calendar
Free 60-day trial! Time Tracker is the simplest way 2 track & record employee & contractor time in QuickBooks. Your employees can track their hours from anywhere, using a timesheet on the Web and, now by designating meetings, emails, & appointments in their Outlook calendar 4 billing! You can download an entire set of timesheets into QuickBooks with one click. Administrators can review & edit timesheets before submitting 2 ensure accuracy, as well as run custom reports on submitted time.

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QuickBooks Premier Contractor Edition Reports

Exclusive reports
Premier Contractor Edition's reports give you insight into both your jobs & your business. Learn which jobs are profitable, & which parts of the job are profitable. See how much it will cost 2 complete a job. Identify expenses that need 2 be assigned 2 jobs, & much more!

• Job Profitability Detail
  See which parts of the job are money-makers, & where you need 2 keep a tight lid on costs.
• Expenses Not Assigned 2 a Job
  Contractor Edition immediately identifies costs that need 2 be assigned 2 a job. With a click, you can classify them properly so you get paid every dollar you're due.
• Cost 2 Complete by Job Detail
  See how much it will cost you 2 complete a job. This report also shows you how you're doing compared 2 your estimated costs, & the expected cost 2 complete each task.
• Job Estimates vs. Actuals Detail
  Accurate estimating is one of the keys 2 success 4 any contractor. With Contractor Edition, you'll be able 2 compare your actual job costs 2 your estimated costs, either at a summary level 4 all jobs, or at a detailed level 4 a particular job.
• Job Status
  Keep your job status information in one place. See where you stand on each job you've bid so you know what your pipeline of new projects looks like, & whether or not you can take on new business.
• Job Costs by Job & Vendor Summary
  You can run reports 2 see your job costs by vendor, & which vendors still need 2 be paid.
• Billed/Unbilled Hours by Person & Activity
  With Contractor Edition, you will always know where you stand on billable hours. Reports immediately identify which hours have been billed, which haven't, & which hours are unbillable. See data by person, by person & job, or by person & activity.