Small business software for ordering and quoting

[idea]

I work for a printshop/copy center and we're desperatly needing to upgrade our system. Well, we don't even have a system really.

Are these custom designed systems? Do I have to hire someone? It should have a central database to be accessed by no more than 5 or 6 workstations. I can't think of anything else specific right now.

Also while I'm here, anyone know anything about phone systems with menus? "Like, press #1 for new orders, #2 for existing, #0 or wait on the line for an operator..."

 

[thespeakerbox]

Get a server with MS server 2003 and an at&t merlin phone system

 

[idea]

OK.. that's the OS. What about the software for the ordering/quoting system?

Thanks for the tip on the phone system I'll take a look!

 

[Fern]

Take a look at some of the Quick Books products. They are much less expensive than a custom solution. You can prolly get a free trial period to make sure it meets your needs.

Fern

 

[EagleKeeper]

Take a look also at the MS Access wizards. They have some small business samples.

If you have Access on each system, the DB can be hosted at one central point/

Without Access on each system, then you will have to look at some client front-end with a DB back-end.

SourceForge.net may have some ideas.