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Personal Trainer Business SoftwarePersonal Training is a business just like any other business. There are invoice to record, bills to pay and taxes to file. Personal trainer business software is no longer a convenience tool, but a must-have necessity. Instant Professional BusinessPersonal trainer business software will enable you to run your business effectively without costly software modifications. Packages like Quickbooks, Peachtree, Simply Accounting, MYOB (Mind Your Own Business), and Microsoft Office Small Business Accounting are the most popular small business accounting software packages available. They enable you to easily: * Record your client details Advanced versions of personal trainer business software even allow you to accept credit card transactions and develop business plans. Choose Your VersionMost software packages come with a stripped down beginner version and then a more advanced version. Expect to pay about $99 for the beginner version and $200 for the advanced versions. But vendors are now offering software that is tailored to different industries. For personal training the "professional services edition" is the best match. But these packages come at a premium price and are really designed for small law or accounting firms. There are even a few lesser known personal trainer business software packages that were actually written specifically for personal trainers. These packages are sometimes more expensive and don't always offer the breadth of features that the larger vendors offer (like tax and payroll integration) but they do offer a good overall solution in one package. The most notable of these types is Personal Trainer Business Manager 2007 for Windows which sells for $99. Tax BenefitsAt the end of the year you can purchase an income tax module that integrates with your personal trainer business software so your income tax return gets generated quickly. This can save you hundreds of dollars on tax preparation services. If you are not using a business accounting package you can still prepare your business taxes easily with a good tax package like TaxAct or TurboTax. RecommendationsI would pick up a copy of Quickbooks Pro for around $170. I have been using Quickbooks Pro for years and it works great. I haven't found any reason to upgrade to the more expensive Premier versions. It is really nice because it integrates with Turbo Tax so at the end of the year my data transfer to Turbo Tax and my taxes are done. There are many other personal training software applications to help you design programs for clients and track their progress. There is no clear leader in this area. I am in the process of reviewing a dozen of them and will report my recommendations soon. Next Page: Personal Trainer Web Sites Navigation Guide: Home Page / Step 4 Index / Personal Trainer Business Software Data Backup Solutions: Data Recovery Software
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