Do estimating and more with handhelds

摘要

Here are three uncomplicated new software solutions that, like Dr. Seuss's Horton the Elephant, pretty much say what they do and do what they say: MyInvoices & Estimates Deluxe (www.avanquestusa.com, 800/325-0834) enables users to create professional-looking customizable invoices, estimates and purchase orders. The software can perform automatic tax calculation and generate more than two dozen different reports, including reports on receivables, aging and on product inventory. All of them are exportable as PDF files. The solution, which is well suited for estimating periodic maintenance jobs or other projects with repetitive costs, includes the capability to track payment history and generate purchase orders, customer statements and collection letters. Directly from the software, users can e-mail invoices, estimates and statements accompanied by personalized messages. The program has the ability to send out batch invoices, estimates and statements.