Secrets of the eBay
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Appendix A: Web Resources for PowerSellers 237<br />
Tools for Tracking Income and Expenses<br />
Conducting online auctions requires solid record keeping. Here are some<br />
powerful, yet user-friendly, accounting programs that can help you keep<br />
track <strong>of</strong> your expenses and earnings. The web sites associated with <strong>the</strong>se<br />
products <strong>of</strong>ten include links to related sites where you can perform financial<br />
operations online, such as basic record keeping or payroll.<br />
Micros<strong>of</strong>t Money 2005 Web Site<br />
http://www.micros<strong>of</strong>t.com/money<br />
One <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> distinguishing features <strong>of</strong> Micros<strong>of</strong>t Money is its level <strong>of</strong><br />
integration with <strong>the</strong> Internet. You can get suggestions regarding online<br />
resources, such as to check whe<strong>the</strong>r your bank is online and <strong>the</strong>n set up<br />
online banking. You can learn how to control your auction finances through<br />
<strong>the</strong> Money Academy and Money Wise web sites. You can also try a demo<br />
version <strong>of</strong> Micros<strong>of</strong>t Money 2005 Deluxe or Small Business. (A new<br />
version, Micros<strong>of</strong>t Money for <strong>the</strong> Pocket PC, is now available for mobile<br />
users.) Current users <strong>of</strong> Micros<strong>of</strong>t Money will find a set <strong>of</strong> Frequently<br />
Asked Questions, an <strong>of</strong>fer for a free year <strong>of</strong> online data backups, and links<br />
to financial institutions that support Micros<strong>of</strong>t Money bill payments.<br />
MYOB Web Site<br />
http://www.myob.com/us/products<br />
You can purchase <strong>the</strong> MYOB accounting s<strong>of</strong>tware from this site.<br />
You can also order a trial version <strong>of</strong> MYOB AccountEdge, FirstEdge, or<br />
Premier Accounting. MYOB accounting s<strong>of</strong>tware comes in versions for<br />
Macintosh and Windows. Links to <strong>the</strong> MYOB eBusiness Gateway enable<br />
you to establish yourself as an American Express credit card merchant or<br />
automatically bill your customers.<br />
Peachtree Office Accounting<br />
http://www.peachtree.com<br />
Peachtree Accounting and Peachtree Complete Accounting allow you<br />
to work seamlessly with Micros<strong>of</strong>t Office products such as Excel and<br />
Word. Peachtree Premium Accounting is available for auction sellers with<br />
advanced accounting needs. A new product, Peachtree First Accounting, is<br />
designed for businesspeople who are converting a personal financial system<br />
to a business system. The Peachtree S<strong>of</strong>tware site is distinguished from its<br />
competitors’ sites by providing easy-to-find business services built around<br />
its s<strong>of</strong>tware. Services include payroll and tax filing, bill payment, banking,<br />
and web site building. Peachtree Office Accounting and Peachtree Complete<br />
Accounting are available for Windows users only.