Hi Infosourcing!

Thanks for your comments regarding Evolution (www.darwinproductions.net) and InterpriseSuite (www.interprisesuite.com).

I am still leaning towards Evolution as I believe they have more useful functionality for my type of business; however, I still need to more fully demo their product as well as InterpriseSuite's solution.

I have uncovered two other business management software programs in this space that have pretty robust solutions as well:

+ ManageMore business management software (www.managemore.com)
+ e-manage (www.marketplacesoftware.biz)

Do you have any knowledge of either of these. Has anybody else on these forums actually used Evolution, InterpriseSuite, ManageMore or e-manage in their businesses?

Again, I am a small commercial real estate appraiser, looking to bring on employees, systematize my business and create a business franchise prototype office of 12-15 people, and then expand regionally and nationally.

I am not a manufacturer, do not need supply chain management, have no inventory, nor an e-commerce website (store front).

My need is to basically consolidate data from multiple disparate programs I'm using now to run my business (Outlook, Quickbooks, Excel, etc.) to avoid redundant data entry.

I also need strong project/task management, document management and knowledge base functionality for group collaboration on appraisal assignments with appraisal staff and administration support personnel.

Evolution looks perfect for this, but I want to make sure I have covered all the bases in my research.

A huge item for me is cost and the "tens of thousands of dollars" outlays for more mid-size / enterprise products like Everest Software is just not feasible for me at this stage in my business.

Any input from other micro-business owners using business management software is much appreciated!

Thanks!

Calvin