a friend is trying to find the best solution, i think it might be cheaper to buy a windows machine and learn how to do what she wants in that environe... she writes: I've been looking for a simple way to keep track of expenses, and create a manageable list of original work. I think something like Jewelry Design Manager is what I am looking for, and the best version would also link to Quickbooks for invoicing, etc. The only problem is that I am a dedicated Mac user, and JDM runs on Windows. I have looked into adding Windows platform, and some other software that would allow me to run both platforms simultaneously to avoid multiple re-boots, but I will also have to add QB for Windows if I intend to use the QB link in JDM as well. All of this is becoming very pricey, and I have minimal skills in QB for Mac as it is, without having to adjust to QB for Windows, which is larger and has more features.
I am using Numbers to attempt to keep track of costs per piece (mostly 1 off's, and small runs), and a Bento database with pictures and the numbers worksheets, which I hope to use to track consignments and sales. All of this is cumbersome, and I now need to update pricing to reflect current costs. I have tried to figure out how or if I can use QB is some way to price the work, but I'm not seeing how to take parts and create new inventory without an order. (As I said, minimal QB skills). I want to be at the bench, not at my computer. Are there other alternatives out there for us Mac people? I can just get JDM and the Windows /Parallels software without the QB links, but it's still a pricey option. -- "doubts are the only certainties i have left." m. feldman -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "StrataList-OT" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/stratalist-ot?hl=en.
