Business Software

Nine of the best sites for software created especially for business use. Know of another site that should be listed here? Leave your suggestion at the bottom of this page.

1. Microsoft Small Business Center - Microsoft software obviously powers quite a bit of the activities of the business world today, and you can use this site to learn about their Windows operating system software, Microsoft Office software like Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, server software, and more. (www.microsoft.com)

2. Software at Business.com - The software section of this business directory categorizes business software by type of use, including accounting software, construction software, financial software, health care management software, restaurant software, retail software and more. (www.business.com)

3. Sage Software - Software for a variety of business needs, as well as industry-specific software. Includes accounting/financial software, budgeting/planning software, contact management software, CRM software (customer relationship management), HR and payroll, construction business software, manufacturing, non-profit, government, real estate software, more. (www.bestsoftware.com)

4. The Software Network - Directory of business software options for a range of needs, from accounting and finance to human resources to transportation and logistics. (www.thesoftwarenetwork.com)

5. QuickBooks - Accounting software for taking care of your business’ books. (quickbooks.intuit.com)

6. PaloAlto Software - Offers business planning software, including software for creating business plans, marketing plans, legal forms, software customized to business startups in specific industries and more. (www.paloalto.com)

7. Business Software Alliance - “BSA is the voice of the world’s commercial software industry before governments and in the international marketplace.” and “BSA educates consumers on software management and copyright protection, cyber security, trade, e-commerce and other Internet-related issues.” (www.bsa.org)

8. GICSoft Business Software - Offers three main types of business software: customer satisfaction tracking software, software especially for portable devices, and document management software. (business.gicsoft.com)

9. Business Software from R. Whitfield Associates Trust - Offers a variety of popular software titles for businesses, including communications software, finance, storage, operating system software and more. (sites.onlinesupplier.com)