It is easy to assume that a new package must do at least everything your old one does. Not so - products are designed with differing philsophies and emphasis may be placed in other places from what you have been using. Key elements such as how payroll overhead is applied, to how the general ledger is structured, varies greatly amongst the packages available. Be sure to list the things you like about your product, in addition to the parts you don't like.
Beyond the pure capabilities of what a software package can do
and its cost, there are many other factors which should be a part of your decision
process. Some of these are:
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Job Cost
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Service Management | Equipment Costing |
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Purchase Orders
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Inventory Control | Subcontractor Control |
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Job Billing
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Accounts Payable | Accounts Receivable |
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General Ledger
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Human Resources | Payroll |
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Bank Reconciliation
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Fixed Assets | Productivity Tools |
