Chapter 1 covers Getting Started with Big Business:

• System Requirements
• Installation and Upgrade Instructions
• Registration Instructions
• Building a New Company File

Starting Alerts may tell you of a problem with your new setup and to contact support.

Big Business is a new kind of business software. It provides growing companies with sophisticated information management tools to track and manage sales, marketing, inventory, and finances. Its integrated architecture eliminates the need for separate company database, contact management, inventory, and accounting software products.

Before you start make sure you have current computers and know how to use them.

Setting Up Big Business (3145)

Saving Your Changes / Getting Details About Set Up (3146)

This Solutions describes the various options for Quitting Big Business, including keyboard shortcuts, Shutting Down or Restarting your computer, and Signing Out to prevent unauthorized access. (3407)

Entering Company Information is the first step in Setup Checklist for a new Data File.

Click Company Information and put in your name, address and accounting Start Date. Select the Month your accounting year ends and all of you reporting will be automatic.

Any changes including adding your Company Logo can be done in Company card after you complete setup. Essential is to have a Start Date for balances you import to post.

Entering Account and Category Information (3148)

To Enter Account and Category Information (6333)

Entering Customer Information (3149)

To Enter Customer Information (6336)

Entering Vendor Information (3150)

To Enter Vendor Information (6337)

Entering Item Information (3151)

To Enter Item Information (6338)

Finishing the Setup Process (3152)

To Finish the Setup Process (6339)

Backing Up Your Data (6405)