Microsoft betas software for smallest businesses

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Microsoft released a beta version of Microsoft Office Small Business Accounting, aimed squarely at customers of Intuit's QuickBooks. The product aims to bridge the gap between Office and the mid-market ERP and accounting applications offered by Microsoft Business Solutions.

The product will be available as a standalone called Microsoft Office Small Business Accounting. It will also be licensed as a bundle with Microsoft Office 2003, integrating with an updated version of Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 with Business Contact Manager.