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Import Data from Excel1

Excel templates make it easy for you to import your existing customers, vendors, or product information into QuickBooks. You can also assign each column in your existing Excel spreadsheet to a corresponding QuickBooks column. Save these settings to use again the next time you want to pull in data. You can even preview your data before you transfer it.

Import Data from Quicken, Peachtree, and Microsoft Office Accounting2

Access the Quicken conversion tool in QuickBooks to convert your data from Quicken 1998 through 2007. If you are currently running your business using Peachtree 2001-2008, Microsoft Small Business Accounting 2006, and Microsoft Office Accounting/Office Accounting Express, you can also easily convert your data into QuickBooks 2010.We've created a special site to provide conversion tools and information to help you easily move from your current accounting software to QuickBooks. Visit our Switcher center.

Get Set Up and Running Quickly

Answer a few basic questions, and get a customized setup you can change at any time.

Step-by-step Coaching for New Users to Help you Learn QuickBooks Faster3

Get up to speed on QuickBooks easily. The QuickBooks Coach guides you step by step, so you can learn how to use QuickBooks features faster and explore QuickBooks as you enter your data.

Learn QuickBooks Quickly with Built-in Tutorials

Learn QuickBooks skills as you need them – in your own time, at your own pace. The built-in Learning Center offers short tutorials on basic and advanced features to help you get the most out of QuickBooks.

Upgrade your QuickBooks Effortlessly4

Easily transfer your existing data file into QuickBooks 2010. Your company file and preferences will transfer automatically. In just a few steps, you can start working in QuickBooks using your information, including customer lists, vendor lists, balances, and inventory lists.

Get Help When You Need It

Find Answers Fast

Help functionality allows you to find the information you need quickly and easily. You'll find answers to most questions in QuickBooks in-product, onscreen Help. Type a question, choose from a list of topics, or search by keyword.

Connect with Other QuickBooks Users and Experts to Get Help and Share Ideas

Connect with a vibrant community of QuickBooks users, QuickBooks experts, accountants, and Intuit employees. Instant access to a wealth of questions and answers to assist with QuickBooks and small business problems.5
Important disclaimers, disclosures and Getting Started Notes
1 Requires Microsoft Word 2002, 2003 or 2007. Excel integration requires Microsoft Excel 2000, 2002, 2003 or 2007. Outlook integration requires Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Outlook Express 2002, 2003 or 2007. Outlook synchronization requires QuickBooks Contact Sync for Outlook tool, available for free at www.quickbooks.com/contact_sync/, and Outlook 2002, 2003 or 2007. Synchronization with Microsoft Outlook is also possible with QuickBooks Customer Manager (sold separately). For more information visit www.quickbooks.com. Business software applications sold separately.
2 You can transfer data from Peachtree 2001-2009, Microsoft Small Business Accounting 2006, and Office Accounting/Accounting Express to QuickBooks 2009 using the free downloadable tool at www.quickbooks.com/converttoquickbooks. Internet access and registration required. Quicken 98 through current version can be transferred to QuickBooks 2009.
3 Automatically enabled for new users and existing customers on QuickBooks 2005 and older. Can be enabled for all customers through the Preferences menu.
4 QuickBooks 4.0 through present version can be transferred to QuickBooks 2009.
5 Internet access required.