Account Simple was born out of necessity. I built Account Simple because I wasn't satisfied with the QuickBooks and the other accounting software that was available to me. QuickBooks and other popular options felt bloated, overly complex, and inefficient for the size and scope of my business. I wanted something lightweight, easy to use, and efficient—something that would free up my time so I could focus on running my business and spending time on what matters most, surfing.
I envisioned a tool that would simplify bookkeeping without sacrificing functionality. It needed to handle double-entry accounting, generate essential reports, and streamline transaction management—all while being intuitive and fast. With these goals in mind, I set out to create Account Simple.
I started with excel spreadsheets, or actually Open Office Calc spreadsheets because I'm cheap. I then realized I needed more functionality so I started working with database servers. Database servers are great by they need a user interface to make them easy to use and to visually represent the data. I knew that if I created it in a web application style I could make it available to anyone with a web browser and have access to it anywhere in the world so I could spen more time on the beach and less in the office. I also wanted to make it easy to use and fast. I wanted to be able to enter transactions quickly and easily without having to go through a bunch of menus and options. I wanted to be able to see my data in a way that made sense to me, not the software company. I wanted to be able to generate reports that were useful and relevant to my business, not just generic reports that didn't really tell me anything.
My mission is to provide small business owners like myself with a solution that empowers them to take control of their finances without the frustration of overly complicated software. Account Simple Online is designed to be a tool that works for you, not against you.
Whether you're managing a small team or running a solo operation, Account Simple is here to help you save time, reduce stress, and focus on growing your business.
Thank you for joining me on this journey. I hope Account Simple helps you achieve your goals and simplifies your bookkeeping process. If you have any feedback or suggestions, feel free to reach out—I’m always looking for ways to improve.
Together, or not, we can make bookkeeping simple, efficient, and stress-free.