basics
Download free accounts software for start-up and small businesses
Basics is free accounting software designed to help your business keep track of its cash flow. It shows you at-a-glance how your business stands - who owes you money and who you owe money to.
The free software download is quick, simple and easy to set up. It's not a time-limited trial version, there's no obligation and it's yours to use for as long as you need.
Why is it free? We were a small business once and we haven't forgotten what it was like. So, we're giving a little something back to help your business grow, and when you need more from your software, we hope you'll consider our other products and services. It's simple.
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About the software
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Installing and getting started
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System requirements
Simple system navigation - you don't need to be an accountant to use Basics. A simple step-by-step flow chart has been added to guide you through all aspects of the program.
Record money in and money out - with simple bank reconciliation, so you know exactly where you stand.
Monitor outstanding invoices - keep track of who owes you money to encourage prompt payment and improve cash flow.
VAT return and VAT reports - including full support for the Flat Rate VAT scheme.
Customer and Supplier records - keep track of who you owe money to and who owes you money
Customer and supplier records - keep all the key information at hand, including month-by-month summaries for three years.
There are just a few simple steps to install your program.
Once you have downloaded the software, visit our Basics support pages for a step by step guide to installing and getting started.
System requirements
- Microsoft Windows XP (recommended) or Windows Vista
- Microsoft .NET v2 framework
- Microsoft Internet Explorer v7 or higher
- Adobe Acrobat Reader v7 or higher
Minimum hardware requirements
- A PC with a 1GHz processor
- At least 512MB of RAM on Windows XP, 1GB of RAM on Windows Vista
- A hard disk with at least 500MB of free space
- A monitor with 1024x768 resolution and 24-bit colour
- An Internet connection
Recommended hardware requirements
- A PC with a 2GHz processor
- At least 1GB of RAM on Windows XP, 2GB of RAM on Windows Vista
- A hard disk with at least 500MB of free space
- A monitor with 1280x1024 resolution and 32-bit colour
- A broadband Internet connection
Performance will be improved with higher specification computers.
Please ensure that you have the latest Microsoft Windows service packs and updates installed, including those for the .NET v2 framework. This product is not designed to operate on Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000.
You'll need an Internet connection (ideally a broadband connection) on the same computer as this program in order to access online services and download program updates.
It is not possible to run multiple copies of this product on a single computer.