Check your local stores or
AMAZON.COM for a QUICKBOOKS for DUMMIES book -
while the title may not fit most of us, the DUMMIES series of books are
usually very fun to read, very informative and practical. The latest one
for Quickbooks may not address the 2005 version directly but will be a big
help. I also reccommend that you try the tutorial or practice company data
that is included with the QB2005. Set that up and work with it - trying the
basic things you would need to do - when you are done then you can move on
to setting up your own company (or companies) information.
Another resource locally would be to check with an accounting firm - many
of which encourage businesses to use QB to do their day to day work, then
bring the data file to them on years end to have them work with it to do the
taxes and other work. They could give some very good advice on what to do,
and how to structure your accounts. (whether or not you use them further in
the future is of course up to you).
I hope this helps you with your question. I have used quickbooks for many
many years and have many of my local clients using it presently. For most
small to medium sized businesses its really the best option available and
their support is usually very good (but may cost you after an initial setup
period)
Best wishes,
Mike Nichols
Mike Nichols - Nichols Consulting -
WWW.PCFixes.com
email
mi...@pcfixes.com Voice:
505-390-4788
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