QuickBooks "Simple Start" is free, available by Download or order the Simple Start C/D

The main users of this software would be those who are tracking the finances manually and would like to automate, but don’t want to take on to much at one time. This software will allow you to produce standard financial statements, once you have entered your business transactions (receipts, bills, checks, deposits, etc.).  You can upgrade to any other version of QuickBooks when/if you see the need.  You can also use this to keep track of your personal finances or to keep track of the finances for an organization you treasurer for. 

  http://quickbooks.intuit.com/product/accounting-software/free-accounting-software.jhtml?page=financial

 

 

 Financial Statement - Review

This is a nice tutorial which provides you with an overview of how financials/finances come together in business.

  http://quickbooks.intuit.com/product/about-quickbooks/small-business-financial-software.jhtml?lid=site_header

 

 

 Trial Version for QuickBooks Premier: Accountant Edition 2008

This will allow you to use a full version of QuickBooks for 60days. 

http://quickbooks.intuit.com/commerce/checkout/shoppingcart.jhtml?_requestid=10906

 

 

 Trial Version for QuickBooks On-line

This will allow you to use the on-line version of QuickBooks – which you can access from anywhere in the world.  You can use this for 30 days for free.

 Pricing starts at $9.95.  Great version for those who find the need to access their accounting software from various locations.

http://oe.quickbooks.com/free_trial.cfm

 

 What's New for QuickBooks 2008?

This will allow you a video view –of what is new in QuickBooks 2008.  Great Video.

http://quickbooks.intuit.com/product/upgrade/latest_financial_software.jhtml?lid=site_header