QuickBooks software for accounting by Intuit is considered to be one of the best accounting software solutions. It is certainly one of the most widely used software collections in the entire world, with everyone from individuals to small business to large companies making use of one of the solutions that are offered by QuickBooks.

If you are looking for small business software then QuickBooks provides several solutions for you. Currently the line up includes several choices ranging from a free online accounting solution up to a premier business version. This article will take a brief look at the 3 small business QuickBooks software choices that focus on online accounting. They range from a free version up to a more advanced service, all at a very affordable price.

QuickBooks Online Free
This version manages your finances on the internet for free. It allows you to access your financial information at anytime and from anywhere in the world. You don’t even have to be on your own computer. The advantage to online accounting is that your data is always backed up and secure automatically without you worrying about backing up. Support and upgrades are also included in this package.
The online version of QuickBooks allows you to manage up to 20 customers, track money and create invoices. It is a good solution if your accounting needs are basic and relatively simple.

QuickBooks Online Basic
This version gives you 40 standard reports, has email support, unlimited item lists and vendor lists and you can also manage unlimited customers. Your accountant is able to log into this version, but can not with the free version. Cost: $9.95 per month.

QuickBooks Online Plus
Extra features in the Plus version are 3 logins plus an accountant, over 65 standard reports, call back and chat support, ability to import data from QuickBooks software, budgeting, online automated banking and time tracking. Cost: $34.95 per month.

Doing your accounting online has many benefits so consider this new method of accounting as a way to streamline your finances and have to ability to access them anywhere, at any time.