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It mainly depends on your requirement and budget. As each Peachtree product has some feature differences, you will find it helpful to check the Peachtree product comparison chart first.
If you plan to have several users concurrently access the same company data, you should choose "Premium" or "Complete" version of Peachtree because they are "Multi-user" ready. If you have 3 or more workstations accessing Peachtree data in a network, the best choice is Peachtree Premium or Peachtree Complete Accounting ( multi-user ) value pack.
Special Peachtree solution kits are also available for "Manufacturing Industry," "Distribution Industry," "Accountants," "Construction," and "Nonprofit Organizations". For details please check Peachtree Industry Solutions Comparison Chart. Schools in Hong Kong can also use our tailor-made Premium School Accounting Kit. For more solutions, please visit http://www.bestpeachtree.com.hk/.
"Multi-user Ready" means Peachtree has the capability of allowing multiple users to access the same company data concurrently. Only "Premium" and "Complete" versions of Peachtree are "Multi-user Ready." Peachtree Accounting and First Accounting always work as stand-alone mode.
"Multi-user Version" and "Stand-alone Version" are the licensing of Peachtree. "Multi-user Version" allows you to install Peachtree on an unlimited number of computers within an intranet, although the guarantee number of concurrent users is 5. "Stand-alone Version" allows you to install and run Peachtree on only one computer.
Peachtree Premium and Complete Multi-user Versions allow several users to access the same company data at the same time. For example, when user A is entering a quotation for a customer, user B can print a purchase order while your boss is printing a report. "Concurrent user limit of 5" means Peachtree recommends you to share the same company data with not more than 5 users. Exceeding this limit may result in system instability, although many users found that Peachtree works properly with more than 10 concurrent users. Computer and network stability is a major factor influencing the stability of Peachtree.
No, as it will constitutes a breach of the license agreement. Also, you may have problems registering or installing the product.
Both are very similar in appearance, the product code for Peachtree Complete 2005 Mulit-user version is PCWM2005RT while the stand-alone version is PCW2005RT. This product ID difference applies to other Peachtree products. The letter "M" stands for "Multi-user." Secondly, you should be able to find a label on the box front clearly tells you this is "Value Pack, Multi-User Ready Up to 5 Users." If this label is missing, it is a stand-alone pack. Also, there is slight difference in the serial number. Most Peachtree products on retail shelves are stand-alone version only. Please ask the salesman before you buy.
Yes, you can buy an upgrade if you have an older version of Peachtree.
Mainly depends on your need. We advise you to check the new Peachtree features to see if you really need them. In general, every new version of Peachtree will only has limited new features, so it's not necessary to upgrade every year. However, Peachtree only supports 3 previous versions. So, if you haven't upgrade your Peachtree for a long time, you may not be able to do an upgrade or errors may occur in your Peachtree that no one can support you. Many users found Peachtree 7 and 8 not so stable, we advise their users to upgrade to newer versions.
Absolutely, that is the reason you need Peachtree. Peachtree Accounting software is designed with "multi-user" in mind. It supports small to medium business with multiple users sharing data over a network.
One solution is to rent a leased line and connect the sites together to become one network. Another option is by using a remote control software like pcAnywhere, NetMeeting, etc.
Recently, VPN ( Virtual Private Network ) technology is becoming mature and affordable even to SMEs. VPN allows several branch offices to connect together to become one network through the internet. With data encryption and other security mesaures, a secure data tunnel is created through which you may transfer data between your branches. Peachtree supports VPN access.
Basically, depends on your needs. The complete sharing is possible through a cross-border lease line which is now available from several telecommunication service providers. You may also consider using VPN access.
Another option is to subscribe Peachtree's WebAccounting service. In this way, you have limited share of data so that your front-line staffs can quote, bill customers, print reports, etc.
The third option is to subscribe the ePeachtree service from Peachtree. With this service, no software is installed in your computer, ePeachtree is web-based and all transactions are performed in Peachtree's servers in United States. Your data is always available no matter where you are as it is stored in Peachtree's web servers. Once you are connected to the internet, you may access your data with your account password.
Unfortunately, WebAccounting and ePeachtree cannot support Chinese.
Peachtree has a good web-based on-line support and knowledgebase. You may also join their support plans. Since tens of thousands of users are running on Peachtree products, most of the errors have been solved. Locally in Hong Kong, we have years of experience on Peachtree trainings, consultation, data troubleshooting and other related support services.
Yes. Currently several training institutes provide courses on Peachtree. We also provide training and consultation services of Peachtree products. With years of experience on Peachtree implementation, accounting and IT expertise, we are confident to satisfy your needs. Check our Peachtree Training Center for details.
Experience shown that just having an excellent Accounting software like Peachtree is not enough. You have to plan ahead with good design of your system and procedure flow accompanied with active participation of your management. Otherwise, your expenses will be of no value. Our professionals are fully competent to make you succeed.
Yes. Although with an English interface, you may input Chinese characters, display Chinese data on Peachtree and print Chinese forms and reports. If you have any special need of supporting Chinese in Peachtree, you are welcome to contact us.
Yes. With Peachtree's built-in form/report designer, you may customize forms and reports to fit your specific needs. Powered with Crystal Report for Peachtree, many complicated forms and reports can be created.
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