Finding the Right Path to Computerization

Paying more than necessary does not assure a better program or service. The only vendors claiming "You get what you pay for." are the ones with the highest costs. They also claim that you should pay more to them because they've 'been around longer'. Nonsense.

Getting on the right path to the right program and provider is just a process of eliminating negatives.

For example -

Buy software from a trustworthy source.

Did the vendor make it clear on his home page (or anywhere for that matter) how much it will cost to use his software over time? Did he identify himself as an individual programmer, or has he tried to portray a 'company image'? Do you know if you can resell the software? Are negatives hidden? Was information volunteered or did you have to ask? Do vendors who hide costs, their true identities and adverse provisions deserve your trust and your business?

Buy software. Don't rent it.

Some vendors (like Liberty and Consignpro) advertise software 'for sale' and display 'purchase prices' on their websites. They are not selling 'software'. They are selling software 'licenses' which only allow you to use the software.

Yes that is deceiving, especially when such an important adverse provision is not made abundantly clear to you prior to purchase.

Moreover, 'renting' is very expensive. You're initial payment is only 10% or less of the total amount you will pay for several imaginative fees after purchase. Just add it up for 10 years: $995 down payment, $1,000-$6,000 annual fees, $1,000-$5,000 added features and add-on fees = $6,000+ easy.

BCSS Diamond is $595. You own it. Sell it later for ~$400. Net cost 10 years: $195. No service fees. No add-on fees. No fees for adding back stripped features. No nonsense.

Buy and learn software once.

If you buy software from an established software company, chances are you won't have to buy and learn another program later. There are 2 software 'companies', Liberty and BCSS.

So, does the right path to software naturally lead to BCSS because this is our website and we say so? Nope. The path leads to our front door because as our current customers attest, we treat them with respect and we never attempt to exploit them.