> Thanks, Doug. It doesn't sound like it is really targeted for those like
me.
> Good to know!
> "Doug Edwards" <dedwards[at]dellmail.com> wrote in message
> news:004101c34d40$d85b3e90$a301280a[at]phx.gbl...
> > I'm not really sure who SBE (or D&B for that matter)
> > was/is intended for because it is such a mismatch of
> > features. I don't think MS knows either unfortunately.
> > > Anyway here's what SBE/D&B offers:
> > 1. A/R Invoicing with Item discounts. Note if you every
> > have to generate a Credit Memo you will do it in another
> > program. No surcharges are allowed either.
> > 2. I know it says tracks payables but MS means you can
> > schedule bills.
> > 3. You can track mileage, although it's more work than
> > what the IRS requires.
> > 4. Time tracking - Unless they have improved it in M04, my
> > recommendation is not to use it as it is very slow.
> > 5. It does payroll is true but that is an online service
> > that Money links to. You can subscribe whether you own
> > Money or not.
> > > That is all I can think of off the top of my head. Let me
> > know if you have any other questions.
> > > DAE
> > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > I am not sure if the Small Business Edition (formerly
> > D&B) is designed for
> > > me. I do independent consulting on a 1099 basis in
> > addition to regular W2
> > > work. The info on this product seems like it might be
> > helpful, but it has
> > > payroll and other features that seem designed for a
> > company with employees.
> > > > > I'm looking to handle invoices mostly better than I'm
> > currently doing with
> > > basic Word and Excel documents.
> > > > > Thanks! -cf
> > > > > > > .
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