[thelist] Freelancer Accounting Software

Michael Pemberton evolt at mpember.net.au
Sun Jan 9 05:48:42 CST 2005


Maximillian Schwanekamp wrote:
> Anyone have a good recommendation for a low-cost (<$100 USD) accounting 
> app (desktop or web-based) especially suited to freelance web dev 
> business?  Many accounting packages seemed aimed at businesses with 
> inventory and lots of payroll issues.  As a freelance webworker I have 
> neither of these.  What do the other freelancers on the list use?
> 
> I looked at Quickbooks online, which seemed interesting except it's 
> IE-only, and that irks me.  QB the desktop app is a bit more than I'm 
> willing to spend time or money on.  Recommendations for what others have 
> actually used successfully for a year or more would be most appreciated.
> 
> TIA!
> 

Like yourself, I wasn't happy with the options that were out there. 
They were either badly done, or too feature-rich.  My solution: I wrote 
my own.

I know it may seem like a bit of an extreme measure, but it meant that I 
got exactly what I needed.  It took me a few goes to get it just right. 
  With a bit of PHP code and MySQL for record storage, I was able to put 
together a simple job/task invoice system that can grow as my needs change.

In addition to to simple method of data entry, I was able to quickly put 
together a PDF invoice option that allows me to print / email my invoices.

Since I don't have any TAX to take into account when invoicing, this is 
not included, but can be quickly added by modifying the source.

Another feature that is simple to add is one that would schedule a 
weekly run of invoices and email them to the clients.

-- 
Michael Pemberton
evolt at mpember.net.au




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