Review of Business Application Softwares

    I am a Business administration student at Zaman university, which is located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (http://www.zamanuniversity.com/ ). Business administration students can do many jobs as human resource management, marketing management, corporate finance, investment management and so on. For more information about Business administration major, please check in our Zaman university department page (http://www.zamanuniversity.com/) and download the brochure from http://www.zamanuniversity.com/pdf_files/brochure_business_banking_2010.pdf . Furthermore, here are three programs used by businessmen and businesswomen…

Reviewed Application Software: Baktouk

Type: Custom Software

Bought it from Backtouk Tech

Review:

    Backtouk sale management software is useful software that is suitable for all small business in managing their inventory in an efficient way. The software is built in varieties of reliable functions that every business need in their daily operating. For example, the stock management allows users to arrange their inventory in separate warehouse, the financial repot includes many distinct repots that suit to a different purpose like a monthly income statement and security sector is where the manager can set the level of other users depending in their duty in the business etc. Beside from that, the software is settled up in two languages, English and Khmer, which make it is easier for those who do not know English.

Pros:

     • A full functional software for small businesses

     • It comes in 2 languages, English and Khmer

     • Easy to use and includes graphic icons

     • Relatively cheap to purchase than other custom software

Cons:

     • The use of the word whether in Khmer or English is difficult to understand

     • The software runs slowly.

Summary:

    I had experienced in using Backtouk sale management software for around 2 years when I helped my parents to operate their little shop. I found out that this software is useful especially for retail businesses in their daily running. In contrast, things do not stay the same especially for software because we have to keep it up-to-dated, At first, almost every functions are easy to use but later it has become more and more complicate. However, it does not matter if we compare it with its functions because now the software can perform multi tasks clearly and more details. Therefore, I suggest that if you are planning to run your own business in the future Backtouk sale management software would be a smart choice.

Rating: 4 star

 

Reviewed Application Software: Microsoft Excel

Type: Packages software
Bought it from the Market

Review:
    Microsoft excel is a spreadsheet software that is used worldwide and recognize by all businesses as a tool in their calculation. It has many features, toolbars and tabs that provide users to input data, work on it and finally come up with vary of results. Microsoft excel allows users to perform their calculation faster and conveniently if you know how to use its formulas. Moreover, we can add charts, smart art, graphics depending on what you want plus users can make their project looks even more professional.

Pros:
     • Fast and the best tool in dealing with mathematic
     • A tools for analysis information
     • Modifies your works into a professional look
     • Simple ad easy to use (formula)
Cons:
     • The limitation of worksheet row
     • Spending lots of time learn how to use it effectively
 
Summary:
    Personally, I do not have much experienced with this software but I can say that this software is useful tool for every business as well as other majors, due to the majority of people’s idea. As we all known, the new release of Microsoft Excel 2011 includes many new features and improvement that even make the users’ life becoming easier and easier. Additionally, we can make change in our project depend on our desire and kooks more specialist. Thus, Microsoft excel would be the best choice for businessmen or businesswomen in making their calculating their financial report, income statement, budget etc.

Rating: 4 star

Reviewed Application Software: Zoho Invoice
Type: Web Application
Download Link: https://www.zoho.com/invoice 

Review:
    Zoho Invoice is known as one of the best method in billing the consumers via the Internet. It is fast and convenient because users can manage, modify and send their invoices online to their clients. With Zoho Invoice, you edit your invoice easily with the template by adding text, changing fonts, colors etc. It is built in many languages and currencies depending on what you use. Moreover, you can keep track on time of each bill and receive an online payment from your clients.

Pros:
     • Users spend less time in invoicing their clients
     • Can perform the task everywhere via the Internet
     • Keeps track of customer’s payments
Cons:
     • Limit number of invoices sending (5 invoices or estimates per month for a free version)

Summary:
    Zoho Invoice is a good tool for small business in keeping track of their customers’ bill by saving people more time to deal with other things and money. With Zoho Invoice application, there is no need to send a letter or pay for post office, they can send it by email to their clients with varieties of languages and currencies. Additionally, Zoho Invoice application is available in App store; thus, all Apple IPhone users can easily download it without cost. However, the free version only allows sending 5 invoices so if you want to send more invoices then you are require to pay Zoho Company. Despite from that, in the future if I become the owner of a medium size company, I'd prefer Zoho Invoice to perform my task in sending invoices to my customers.

Rating: 4 star