Financial software

When it comes to your own business, financial software can be a daunting prospect. How many times have you heard someone say that you can avoid the high fees of an accountant or bookkeeper by simply doing the work yourself on your own PC? But not knowing which financial software to purchase has probably stopped you dead in your tracks. Well no longer, our section on financial software will guide you efficiently through myriad of titles.

The programmes available are most useful for those of you that are actively managing your own accounts or who need appropriate software to keep the economic side of your businesses running smoothly and organised. Search the Lifestyle-shopping.co.uk IT directory for all your electronic pecuniary programme needs. You're in safe hands.
 

Microsoft Office 2010 Home and Business Product Key Card, 1 User £154.99 from John Lewis Please note: This box contains a product key card and no disc. It is designed to be used with a new PC preloaded with Microsoft Office 2010. The smart tools in Office Home and Business help small businesses and home users achieve outstanding results from e-mail and scheduling to reports and presentations, with convenient ways to post and then access documents from virtually any PC. Includes: Word 2010 - Create and edit documents Excel 2010 - Tools to analyse, share, and manage data PowerPoint 2010 - Create great-looking dynamic presentations OneNote 2010 - Gather your notes and informations in one place Outlook 2010 - Manage all your e-mail accounts in one place Features: Create professional reports and presentations that command attention Create professional-looking charts with ease - format axes, titles, and other chart labels with a few clicks Set up your e-mail fast and communicate right away with tools that keep contacts and messages well organised Easily store files and documents online using advanced security features so you never lose them Collaborate with others - invite them to see online files so they can review and edit work Clarify your financial picture fast with analysis tools, charts and colour formatting that help you cut through the data clutter Transform any presentation from simple to sophisticated with easy photo and video editing tools, text effects and dramatic slide transitions, for communications that command attention Manage projects - combine your notes, media, documents, and other materials into a digital notebook Access, view, and edit your documents from home, the office, or any PC that's connected to the Internet › more information

Microsoft Office 2010 Home and Business CD-ROM for PC, 1 User £180.99 from John Lewis The smart tools in Office Home and Business help small businesses and home users achieve outstanding results from e-mail and scheduling to reports and presentations, with convenient ways to post and then access documents from virtually any PC. The licence is for 1 user on up to 2 machines. Includes: Word 2010 - Create and edit documents Excel 2010 - Tools to analyse, share, and manage data PowerPoint 2010 - Create great-looking dynamic presentations OneNote 2010 - Gather your notes and informations in one place Outlook 2010 - Manage all your e-mail accounts in one place Features: Create professional reports and presentations that command attention Create professional-looking charts with ease - format axes, titles, and other chart labels with a few clicks Set up your e-mail fast and communicate right away with tools that keep contacts and messages well organised Easily store files and documents online using advanced security features so you never lose them Collaborate with others - invite them to see online files so they can review and edit work Clarify your financial picture fast with analysis tools, charts and colour formatting that help you cut through the data clutter Transform any presentation from simple to sophisticated with easy photo and video editing tools, text effects and dramatic slide transitions, for communications that command attention Manage projects - combine your notes, media, documents, and other materials into a digital notebook Access, view, and edit your documents from home, the office, or any PC that's connected to the Internet › more information

McAfee Dual Protection 2012, Mac & Windows - 1 User Pack £59.99 from John Lewis With thousands of new viruses created every day, relying on traditional security updates isnâ??t enough anymore. McAfee® Internet Security instantly detects and blocks virusesâ??and stops web threats before they are downloaded to your PC. Reengineered to be faster than ever before, the softwareâ??s innovative designsimplifies your Internet security experience while offering comprehensive protection. Exclusive McAfee Active Protectionâ?¢ technology - unlike the competition, McAfee Active Protection analyses and blocks new and emerging threats in milliseconds, so you donâ??t have to wait for regular updates to arrive. The result: virtually no gap in your protection. Anti-virus/anti-spyware -detects, blocks, and removes viruses, spyware, adware, even rootkits, insidious programs designed to tamper with your PC. (Improved) Two-way firewall - enterprise-grade firewall blocks outsiders from hacking into your PC. Easier to use: McAfee Internet Security 2012 is all about ease of use. The completely redesigned home screen gives you all the information you need at a glance. (New) Home screen - completely redesigned to streamline your security experience. Easily check the status of your protection, monitor how many threats have been blocked, and manage your securityâ??all from the home screen. (New) Idle timer and scheduler - reserve security scans and updates for when you are not using your PC, minimising disruptions. (Improved) Parental controls improved filtering controls allow you to effectively manage your childrenâ??s online usage. My home network - manage security settings within your home network. (Improved) Alert system - alerts are less intrusive and easier to understand. (Improved) Help centre - smarter and more intuitiveâ??get accurate answers specifically related to the tasks youâ??re trying to accomplish with contextual help. (New) Easy account management settings - create machine aliases, and easily activate, deactivate, or upgrade PC subscriptions. (New) Advanced firewall integration - settings made in Microsoft Windows 7 or Microsoft Windows Vista Network Manager will automatically update the McAfee firewall settings. (Improved) Microsoft Outlook 2010 integration - for added convenience, the McAfee anti-spam tool will now be shown in a separate tab rather than within the toolbar. Faster than ever: This year, McAfee Internet Security has been completely reengineered so itâ??s faster than ever. (Improved) Scan time - full system scan speed is faster, so you wonâ??t be slowed down. (Improved) Installation - efficient download enables you to get up and running in a snap. (New) Scheduled activity throttling - updates initiate or resume when your PC is idle, minimising interruptions. Better protection against dangerous websites. (Improved) McAfee SiteAdvisor® â??Helps you know whether a website is safe before you click to stop malware threats. Advanced â??phishingâ?�protection alerts you to websites that may try to steal your identity or gain access to your financial information. Anti-spam and email protection (Improved) Spam blocking - advanced spam identification capabilities prevent it from clogging your inbox. Better PC health McAfee QuickCleanâ?¢ -safely removes junk files that slow down your PC. McAfee Shredderâ?¢ - digitally destroys nolonger-needed sensitive files to prevent anyone from accessing them. Disk defragmenter - get quick access to consolidate fragmented files and folders. Online file backup (New) Online backup - take the hassle out of manually backing up your most valuable digital files. Once installed, the backup process is fully automated. Your files are encrypted and stored on a secure remote online server. Comes with 1 GB of online backup with the option to purchase unlimited online backup. The McAfee advantage McAfee is the worldâ??s largest dedicated security company We offer free online support tools, chat, and email support for the duration ofyour subscription Continuous and automatic updates for the life of your subscription › more information

Microsoft Excel 2010 32bit/64Bit DVD - 1 User £94.00 from BHS Direct Microsoft Excel 2010 makes it possible to analyze, manage, and share information in more ways than ever before, helping you make better, smarter decisions.New data analysis and visualization tools help you track and highlight important data trends. Easily upload your files to the Web and work simultaneously with others online. Access your important data on the go from almost any Web browser. Whether you're producing financial reports or managing personal expenses, Excel 2010 gives you more efficiency and flexibility to accomplish your goals. › more information

VIPRE Antivirus 2012 £14.99 from Dixons Safeguard the personal and financial information on your PC with high quality next-generation anti-malware technology when you choose Vipre's Antivirus 2012 version! High performance that won't slow you down This one year for one user edition of Vipre's Antivirus 2012 keeps your PC at peak performance, eliminating malicious threats and spyware before they have a chance to get to you. Utilising advanced technology to scan large volumes of incoming information quickly, with minimal disruption, Vipre detects and neutralises viruses, spyware, rootkits, bots, Trojans and other malware via a single, powerful anti-malware engine. Vipre's Antivirus 2012 keeps outgoing mail safe as well with comprehensive protection against email viruses and phishing scams, with direct support for Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows Mail and any email program that uses POP3 and SMTP. Free tech support Easy to install, Antivirus 2012 offers added support at no extra cost to providing you with added assurance should you require it. Enjoy fast, light, undemanding protection for a single PC with the dependable Vipre Antivirus 2012 version! › more information

Quickbook INTUIT QuickBooks Premier 2010 £359.97 from Dixons Intuit QuickBooks Premier 2010 for PC offers full financial management for business owners. This popular, easy-to-use bookkeeping program takes the strain out of keeping on top of your professional finances and helps you keep control of your growing business. QuickBooks Premier 2010 lets you build forecasts, create budgets and monitor performance, generate invoices, track cash flow, create sales, expense and profit and loss reports quickly and easily. This 2010 version offers new features including the ability to send figures directly to your accountant in formats they can use, gather key data into one at-a-glance location, deal with foreign currency, track stock, customers and suppliers, and much, much more. Get on top of your business and stay there with the QuickBooks Premier 2010 program from Intuit. › more information

SAGE Instant Accounts 2011 £89.99 from Dixons Perfect for new or small businesses, Sage Instant Accounts 2011 for PC lets anyone, with or without previous experience, manage cash flow, invoicing, VAT and end-of-year accounts. Easy to set up, simple to use and with plenty of help - including video demos, a practice mode and e-learning training - Instant Accounts 2011 will put you in control of your company's finances, helping you track money accurately and easily share information with your accountant, manage customers and suppliers and always be aware of your exact financial position. Including 45 days free technical support, Sage Instant Accounts 2011 helps you run your business effectively and efficiently. › more information

SAGE Instant Accounts 2011 with SageCover £259.97 from Dixons Perfect for new or small businesses, Sage Instant Accounts 2011 with SageCover for PC lets anyone, with or without previous experience, manage cash flow, invoicing, VAT and end-of-year accounts. This version comes with one year of useful telephone support from the SageCover service. Easy to set up, simple to use and with plenty of help - including video demos, a practice mode and e-learning training - Instant Accounts 2011 will put you in control of your company's finances, helping you track money accurately and easily share information with your accountant, manage customers and suppliers and always be aware of your exact financial position. Including 45 days free technical support, Sage Instant Accounts 2011 with SageCover helps you run your business effectively and efficiently. › more information

SAGE Instant Financial Package 2011 £209.97 from Dixons Use the Sage Instant Financial Package 2011 to get your finances and payroll running like clockwork. The cost-effective all-in-one solution featuring both Sage 'Instant Accounts' and 'Instant Payroll' is easy to use with a practice demo and helpful start-up tips, so no previous experience is necessary. Instant Accounts is ideal for small and new businesses letting you manage your finances, suppliers and customers. It tracks money going in and out of your business easily, takes care of your cash flow, invoicing and VAT and even submits HM Revenue & Customs online at year end. Instant payroll lets you process employee wages quickly and easily. You can store employee records, track holiday and absence and automatically calculate pay, choosing how and when to pay your employees. Built-in help and advice supports you while you get to grips with the package and Sage HR Advice helps you to stay compliant with HR legislation. Manage your finances easily with the essential Sage Instant Financial Package 2011. › more information

ABILITY Ability Business Planner 2010 £39.99 from Dixons The Koch Ability Business Planner 2010 for PC includes everything entrepreneurs and small business owners need to create a realistic and solid business plan. With easy-to-understand, plain English advice based on proven business experience, the Ability Business Planner 2010 produces comprehensive financial projections as well as P & Ls, cash flow plans and balance sheets, and creates easy-to-read graphs and charts. The software package includes 25 complete sample business plans to use as a reference, as well as a further 1,000 indexed plan excerpts for further aid. With easy step-by-step prompts and language you can relate to, the Ability Business Planner 2010 for PC will help you plan a sensible and realistic business plan that will be the first step towards success! › more information