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QuickBooks for
the Web: Overview
QuickBooks for the Web is the simplest way to manage your business
finances. You can use it at any time, with any compatible computer*.
You, your accountant, and your employees can access the same accounting
information — even from different locations.
Simple & easy. If you're tired of doing the same repetitive
accounting tasks, but don't want a complicated system, then QuickBooks
for the Web is all you need. Simple set-up interviews and online
help make it as easy as possible.
Anytime, anywhere access. Does your bookkeeper need to
enter some information from her home office? Do you want to check
your accounts receivable when you're out of town? With QuickBooks
for the Web, you and your partner, employees, or accountant can
log in from any compatible computer*.
Get organized. With all your accounting information in
one place, you'll keep better track of important details. Customizable
reports let you see how your business is doing at a glance.
* All you need to use QuickBooks for the Web is a Windows-based
computer with Internet access and Microsoft Internet Explorer
5 or above. We recommend a persistent Internet connection, such
as a cable modem, T1 line, or DSL service.
Simple
& Easy
Get started quickly. Getting started is as easy as 1-2-3
with a streamlined Startup Interview. Just enter a few facts about
your business, and QuickBooks for the Web sets up a customized
company for you. See an example.
Easy to use. Most Web-based applications make data entry
frustrating, but QuickBooks for the Web streamlines accounting
tasks. It isn't just easy to learn — it's easy to use day
after day. See an example.
Fast data entry. Once you enter information for a customer
or vendor, QuickBooks remembers it, so you never have to enter
the same information twice. Add a new customer or vendor on the
fly without interrupting your workflow. Learn more.
No installation necessary. There's no software to install.
Everything resides on the QuickBooks for the Web server, so you
just log in and start working. You won't ever need to hassle with
upgrades.
Support. With QuickBooks for the Web, support is world
class. Every screen has a Support link that will have you working
with a Service Consultant in minutes.
Anytime,
Anywhere Access
Anytime, anywhere access. Because QuickBooks for the Web
is entirely Internet-based, all you need is Microsoft Internet
Explorer 5 or above and an Internet connection. You can access
your account and make changes from any Windows-based computer
without installing anything new.
Share information with your accountant and other advisors.
Your accountant can access and work with your company's finances
from anywhere, at any time.
Multiple users & activity tracking. You can set up
any number of users, with passwords. An Activity Log tells you
who has logged in and what they've done. See what it looks like.
Get
Organized
Customizable business reports. You'll get the information
you need instantly with more than 30 customizable business reports.
Just click a report line to see the detail behind it. Learn more.
Customer Statement Delivery. Deliver statements with a
click of the mouse via email or fax. QuickBooks for the Web tracks
every statement and its sending history. See what it looks like.
Automated, Recurring Billing. QuickBooks for the Web can
create charges automatically and deliver them via email or fax
when you specify, even if you're not logged in. See what it looks
like.
We
safeguard your data
You control access. You authorize each user and assign
passwords, so you're in control. The Activity Log shows when users
log in and what they do. See what it looks like.
Your information is private. Your data is protected by
advanced encryption as it travels over a secure connection to
the Internet. Each company's information is kept in a separate
physical partition on Intuit's firewall-protected Web servers.
Automatic backups. All your data is automatically backed
up every night and stored at a remote location, helping ensure
that your data is safeguarded, even in the event of a fire or
natural disaster. Also, your data is stored on multiple hard drives
every time you save, to protect it from hardware failure.
Common
Questions
If I sign up for QuickBooks for the Web, will I get a lot
of unsolicited email?
You can always opt not to receive any unsolicited email. We may
use your contact information to alert you about research studies,
upgrades, and other special Intuit offers. If you authorize it,
we may occasionally share limited contact information with selected
third parties, such as companies offering training services for
our products, financial institutions, and selected online service
providers, so that they may provide you with information about
special offers we believe may be of interest to you.
How do I know my data won't be lost if the QuickBooks for
the Web servers crash?
We back up your information regularly and move the backups to
a remote location, which helps protect your data even if there's
a fire or natural disaster. Also, our servers are hooked up to
backup generators to protect against power failures.
Is my QuickBooks for the Web data safe from hackers?
We've taken several measures to make sure that your information
is protected. First of all, each company's data is password-protected.
You create your own passwords, so no one — not even an Intuit
employee — can see your password unless you authorize it.
Each company's information is stored in its own firewalled partition,
so there's no danger of another customer seeing your information.
As your data travels over the Internet, it is protected by a technology
called Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). SSL encrypts your information
as it travels to protect it in transit. It also ensures that your
data has gotten to the QuickBooks for the Web server before it
can be decoded. For added security, make sure your browser supports
128-bit encryption.
What is 128-bit encryption, and how do I get it?
128-bit encryption is the most secure level of encryption available.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows
98 SE, and Windows NT 4.0 already include 128-bit encryption,
so you don't need to do anything else if you already have Internet
Explorer 5.5 for those operating systems. If you have Windows
2000, you'll need to download the Windows 2000 High Encryption
Pack to get 128-bit encryption, even if you have Internet Explorer
5.5 for Windows 2000. If you're running an earlier version of
Internet Explorer for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, or
Windows NT 4.0, then you can either upgrade to Internet Explorer
5.5 or download the Internet Explorer High Encryption Pack for
Internet Explorer 5.0 and above. To find out which version of
Internet Explorer you have, go to the Help menu and chose About
Internet Explorer.
Is my QuickBooks for the Web information available 24/7, or
only during certain hours?
You can access your QuickBooks for the Web data at any time, from
any Windows-based computer that has Microsoft Internet Explorer
5 or above installed and a working Internet connection.
Can I import my Quicken or QuickBooks data into QuickBooks
for the Web?
There is currently no way to import data from other programs into
QuickBooks for the Web.
What happens if my Internet access is down?
You must have Internet access to use QuickBooks for the Web. You
can't work offline and upload your work to the server later. If
your Internet connection isn't working, you can access your data
from a different computer — you can use any computer that
has Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or above installed and a working
Internet connection to access your QuickBooks for the Web data.
Can I try QuickBooks for the Web to see if I like it?
There are two ways to try QuickBooks for the Web before you sign
up. You can sign up for a 30-day free trial and start entering
your own information right away. Or, if you'd like to see how
the program works without entering any of your own information,
you can take a look at a sample company that is already set up
for you. With either method, you can work just as you would with
your own information — make changes, create reports, enter
customer information — and see how easy it is to learn and
use QuickBooks for the Web.
Is QuickBooks for the Web better than a manual accounting
system?
QuickBooks for the Web keeps all your information in one place,
so you're more organized and less likely to lose track of critical
financial and tax information. Reports make it easier to see how
your business is doing with just one click. You'll also be able
to send accurate, professional-looking invoices and statements
to customers and bill them automatically.
Would Intuit "own" my data?
Your data belongs to you — no one can see your information
unless you authorize it, and no one at Intuit has access to your
password. From time to time, authorized Intuit employees may create
reports that show general information about all QuickBooks for
the Web customers in aggregate, but there's no way for anyone
to see your specific information unless you want them to.
What if I have a problem using the service? Can I talk to
someone on the phone?
To get help, all you need to do is click the Support link, which
is available on every screen, and submit your question or problem.
A Support Consultant will contact you with the answer, or to get
more information if they need it. Our Support Consultants are
available 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Pacific Standard Time.
What if I forget to pay my bill — will I still have access
to my data?
Your credit card is billed automatically each month, so you don't
have to remember to pay your bill — just enter your payment
information once, and we take care of the rest. We'll also send
you an email reminder if your credit card expires or if it's over
the limit. If you don't provide us with updated credit card information,
you'll still be able to access your accounting information in
view-only mode for 90 days. To get full access again, all you
have to do is provide valid credit card information.
I already use QuickBooks for my business. Should I switch?
QuickBooks for the Web has been designed for the Internet from
the ground up, so it doesn't have all of the features and functionality
included in QuickBooks 2001. However, you may want to consider
QuickBooks for the Web if you and your colleagues need to access
your accounting information from different locations, especially
if you don't take advantage of the advanced features and functionality
in QuickBooks 2001. You may want to test-drive QuickBooks for
the Web to see how you like it. For a feature-by-feature comparison,
click here.
I already use Quicken for my business. Should I switch?
Quicken and QuickBooks for the Web have different sets of features
and capabilities. QuickBooks for the Web is designed for business
use, and it enables you and your colleagues need to access your
accounting information from different locations. However, Quicken
has some features and functionality that aren't included in QuickBooks
for the Web. You may want to test-drive QuickBooks for the Web
to see how you like it. For a feature-by-feature comparison, click
here.
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