What Software do I need?

[Mac69]

Hello all. I am starting a brand new company as a sole proprietor. My question is what software do you guys use to keep track of items like advertising and marketing?

I mean, would it be best for me to write down on a piece of paper how much I have spent on advertising and marketing? Or is there software that I can use to help me organize my weekly, biweekly or monthly spending on advertsing and marketing?

I am pretty sure there is some type of software out there that handles the organization of keeping track for these types of procedures.

By the way I am using Microsoft Windows XP.


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[weirdbeardmt]

Given that you are just starting out and I figure money is reasonably tight... how about Excel?

But if you be more specific I am sure there will be programs to help. And I'll move this to a better forum for oyu...

[mjames]

Excel was the first thing that comes to mind ... if you use all of its features, it can be quite easy for it to give averages, calculations, charts, and more with just a few mouse clicks. Using Google, I found a couple of other links:

http://dmoz.org/Home/Personal_Finance/Software/

http://software.quicken.com.au/perso...ce/default.htm