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Scotty
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How do you streamline order taking? - 10/15/2002 0:46:20
We' re at the stage of business growth, (phone sales and on-line sales), that we need to look into a more streamlined method of processing orders.
We currently use Quickbooks for developing invoices, however, to get to that point we hand write a phone order, (or print the on-line order), then determine the shipping costs at UPS or whatever, then run the credit card, then go to Quickbooks. Whew!
So what' s the next step for a small shop?
Regards, Scotty
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Doug G
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RE: How do you streamline order taking? - 10/15/2002 3:06:30
It' s too bad Quickbooks doesn' t provide more " operational" stuff like workorders (and a better inventory system). Years ago I ended up writing my own custom workorder/shipping/invoicing system which did fine for me while I needed it.
I got the QuickBooks SDK with the idea of emulating my previous system in a Windows program, but haven' t had the time or necessity to pursue this development.
Some form of automated customer tracking/order entry system sounds like it' s in order for your business. Unfortunately I don' t have a good recommendation for you :)
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Seventh
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RE: How do you streamline order taking? - 10/15/2002 7:32:24
I called a friend of mine and this is what he uses.
Check this out!
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barry
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RE: How do you streamline order taking? - 10/15/2002 9:19:40
WoW!
Thanks Seventh! I have also been trying to cut down steps in the process and QB was a BIG burden to maintain for all of the issues mentioned. After hours of beating it into shape I found it way to cumbersome to simply get and order out the door.
I will look into the Peachtree product, looks good.
Does any body use something eles?
Thanks,
Barry
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c1sissy
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RE: How do you streamline order taking? - 10/24/2002 18:27:10
Barry:
I have a friend who runs an onlie vitamin/suppliment business. She swears by peachtree. She wouldn' t use anything else for her business.
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