What software do I need as a start up business? Accounting? Etc2?
Vanessa Kruze
Founder, CPA
It depends on your business model… but start with these basics and tailor from there:
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QuickBooks: best accounting software out there.
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Zenpayroll: best payroll provider (for up to 100 employees).
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Zenefits: to manage benefits and PTO.
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Bill.com: to manage your AP
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Salesforce: to manage the sales pipeline.
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Expensify or Abacus: to manage your expense reports.
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DropBox or Box: to manage and share files.
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Gmail: to manage your company’s email.
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PostMates: to keep the troops fed :)
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HitList: to balance your life.
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