NOTE: The Classic Programs are no longer suitable for Microsoft's newest operating systems, and they have been discontinued. (We are keeping this information available for past customers who are still using the programs on older operating systems.)
If you are interested in publishing business software, we have released of a series of new programs: the AnyOrder Professional Series. For information on these new state-of-the-art programs, click here: AnyOrder Professional Series
Classic program users: if you would like to update your program to a new version, you won't lose your data. The new programs will automatically convert your data to the new format.
The Classic Series are older, 16-bit programs. No further development work is being done on Classic programs . . .
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General Information on AnyOrder!Software: Classic Version
Carefully crafted and well tested, AnyOrder Classic is the winner of a number of shareware awards and is highly regarded in the business world. Designed for small businesses, it generates invoices and billing statements, keeps track of inventory, handles returns, produces sales reports, records customer payments, tracks consignment items, and creates mailing lists.
It's a shareware program. That means it's free to try out. Give it a good test drive and see if it will work for you. You may find that it's just the sort of thing you've been waiting for: easy to understand, easy to use, and designed just for your business.
Import Note: We do not recommend the Classic programs for Vista or Windows 7 operating systems. See the AnyOrder Professional Series for Vista and Windows 7 compatible programs.
Available in Two Series . . .
AnyOrder is available in two series: Classic Series and Professional Series. The differences between each of the series and editions are explained below:
The Classic Series (described on this webpage) is designed for publishers that are just getting started and need a low-cost way of dealing with day-to-day business tasks. Classic programs are based on the 16-bit programming platform. That means that they were originally programmed for older operating systems. Classic programs are supported but no new features and enhancements are being added.
The Professional Series is the result of years of research and development and is made up of the premier versions of AnyOrder. This is state-of-the-art business software. Currently, the Professional Series consists of three editions: Level I, II, and III. Each higher level provides more options and a larger range of features. Programmed in 32-bit code, Professional Series programs are designed specifically for newer operating systems. All new development and enhancements occur with the Professional Series. To reach the webpage on the professional series, click here: More Information.
All AnyOrder versions are compatible. You can move from Level I to Level II, or Level II to Level III, or even from Classic Basic to Professional Level III. The program will automatically convert data files to the new version. AnyOrder's built in compatibility provides you with the assurance that as your company grows, AnyOrder can grow with you. You can upgrade from one version to another and not lose valuable customer data that you've built up over the years.
Classic Series: Available in Three Editions
Depending on your needs, AnyOrder Classic is available in three different editions (AnyOrder Classic Basic, Classic Standard and ClassicAdvanced).
AnyOrder Classic Basic
Features found in AnyOrder Basic--and common to all three editions--include:
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Invoicing. AnyOrder!Software will produce neatly printed invoices and packing slips. It has a feature which automatically enters products and customer addresses, saving you typing time. It handles returns and adjusts your inventory accordingly.
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Billing. The program has a sophisticated billing engine which generates monthly billing statements and allows you keep track of customer payments. It is also includes a Payment Analysis feature which provides you with an alternative way of reviewing a customer's account
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Inventory. At any time, you can obtain up-to-date information on how many books are left in inventory.
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Consigned Books. If you consign items to stores, or work with a distributor or wholesaler on a consignment basis, AnyOrder will help you keep track of consignment inventories, sales and returns.
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Sales Information. AnyOrder will produce weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales reports.
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Sales Tax. If you make sales which are subject to state or local sales taxes, AnyOrder will add the appropriate amount of tax to invoices and supply you with the necessary information to fill out state sales tax reports.
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Mailing Lists. The program will create mailing lists which can be imported into nearly all word processing and labeling programs for generating mailing labels or producing mail-merged letters.
AnyOrder Classic Standard
Features found in the Classic Standard Edition include all of the Basic features (above), plus:
Contact Manager · Back Order Processing · Invoice Graphics · Payment & Deposit Reports · Weight Calculator · Look-up Lists · Shipping Method Selection · Invoice Counter · Product Categories Advanced Searching · Find & Replace · File Export Capabilities Larger Name, Address & Product Fields · Other Enhanced Features
A brief list of extra features available with the Classic Standard Edition include: a contact manager to help you keep track of customer names, phone numbers, email addresses, and websites; back order processing; ability to add logos and other graphics to printed invoices and statement; payment and deposit reports; quick look-up lists to find customers, products, statements and inventory information; a weight calculator which figures the total weight of an order; a counting feature which provides helpful information such as how many invoices have been issued to a specified customer, how many of a particular product, how many invoices are unpaid, etc.; advanced searching which allows you to search certain fields for information; find and replace; ability to place book or other products into categories; an export feature for exporting sales, credit card, or invoice data to other programs, and many other enhancements and time saving features.
AnyOrder Classic Advanced
Features found in the Classic Advanced Edition include all those listed in Basic and Standard (above), plus:
Export Invoices for Emailing · Batch Printing · Currency Conversion Comprehensive Royalty Accounting · Integrated Emailing Options Extensive Import and Export Capabilities · Telephony Functions · HTML Conversion of Invoice & Statements · Credit Card Processing
Extra features that come with the Classic Advanced Edition include: an email export feature which allows you to send invoices or statements via email. You can send them as attachments (text, Microsoft Word Document or HTML)--or you insert an invoice into the text of an email message or word processing document. With the Advanced Edition you're not limited to printing one invoice at a time. The batch printing feature allows you to print a series of invoices freeing your time to do other things. Extensive import and export functions allow you to chose which data moves in and out of the program and in what format. The program also includes a currency converter for international transactions, time-saving email features which allow you to send prepared messages to customers or vendors, a royalty report generator which produces royalty accounting reports (you can select from a complete range of calculation methods, over 235 method combinations in all); telephony capabilities which enables you to click on a button and make phone calls directly from AnyOrder; and a credit card processor which enables you to process cards without leaving the program.
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Click on the appropriate link to download the program . . ..
Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP Downloads:
AnyOrder Classic Basic Ver 6.51 (anyor60.exe).File Size: 2,924 KB (zip file)
AnyOrder Classic Standard Ver 8 (aopro80.exe).File Size: 3,700 KB (zip file)
AnyOrder Classic Advanced Ver 8 (aoadv80.exe).File Size: 4,120 KB (zip file)
Information on Self Extracting Zip Files / How to Install the Program:
AnyOrder's distribution files are placed in a self extracting zip file. Self extracting zip files make software installation quite easy. After you download one of the files (above) to a directory on your own computer, double click on the file name. (For example, you might double click on abadv80.exe.) A small dialog box will appear with the message: "Ready to Install AnyOrder." To start the installation program, click on "Setup." The main installation program will start, and it's just a matter of following the directions on the screen.
A complete help system accompanies AnyOrder. You'll find a "Getting Started" section under the Help Menu. Additionally, you find enclosed sample invoices, customers and products that will be helpful as you evaluate the program
Program and Internet safeguards
For your security, AnyOrder program files are extensively carefully checked with anti-virus software. Additionally, they are re-tested and thoroughly scanned for viruses by the download sites, mentioned above. Lately, some programmers have been inserting code in software which surreptitiously provides information to commercial sites through Internet connections. I find such practices repugnant and unethical. You can be assured that AnyOrder is complete free of any such code.
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There's no cost to download the software and evaluate it. The downloaded version allows you to try-out and review all parts of the program.
If you decide to use AnyOrder in your business, then I ask that you register the software. The registration costs are very reasonable:
AnyOrder Classic Basic: $39
AnyOrder Classic Standard: $59
AnyOrder Clasic Advanced: $89
All data files are compatible. You can move from one program to next as your business grows. The cost to upgrade from one to another is the difference in price. For example, if you start out by registering Classic Standard, and then at a later time you wish to upgrade to Advanced, the cost is only $30.
To register, you can click the link provided on the opening page of the software. Or you can register by clicking on the link below:
Register: AnyOrder Classic Basic .
Register: AnyOrder Classic Standard .
Register: AnyOrder Classic Advanced .
Many thanks for registering!
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| System Requirements for AnyOrder Classic |
Hardware:
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Pentium or Pentium-equivalent Personal Computers
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A minimum of 32 MB RAM.
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A hard disk with 12 MB of available disk space. VGA/SVGA monitor and graphics adapter
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Mouse
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Optional hardware for Advanced Edition: modem and phone
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Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP
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Windows 3.1 with DOS 6.0 (For special Basic version only)
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AnyOrder received top honors from the following software ranking sites . . .
Five Stars from Global Shareware
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Five Stars from the Softpicks Network
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Five Stars from the File Hungry Shareware site
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Five Stars from the aFreeGo Shareware site
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Five Stars from the Download2you Shareware site
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Five Stars from the OrderGenuine.com Shareware site
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Five Stars from the FreeTrialSoft.com Shareware site
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Five Stars from SharewarePlaza.com
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Five Stars from the Download3000.com Shareware site
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| Notes and Comments from Users |
One the most rewarding aspects of developing AnyOrder have been the notes and phone calls from users. Here are some examples . . .
"What an incredibly simple and powerful program! I've been using Quickbooks to enter my orders but it's too complicated. I'm really excited about your program and am recommending it to my other entrepreneur friends who've been looking for an alternative to Quickbooks. All I ask is that as you expand, keep it as simple to understand as it now." --Jeffery Bradley, www.netnia.com, Dallas, TX
"I have been using AnyOrder for a year now and have been extremely satisfied. I own a very busy mail order/internet business and this program offers all the features I need. I had tried more expensive programs and this is by far the best."
--Janice Lennon, Christian Expressions, Cranston, RI
"Just a little note of thanks and praise for your very quick and efficient assistance. You have always been helpful and available for customer support. Your knowledge of the intricate workings of the product are admired and appreciated. Thank you again for all of your help. You can be assured that whenever possible, I'll spread the word about AnyOrder."
--Charles Murray, MilitaryTimeZone, Tamarac, FL
"It's asking a little much for me to just write one or two sentences about AnyOrder....this program literally makes packing slips and invoicing fun and I mean this sincerely when I say that.
I have found AnyOrder to be one terrific, feature-rich, time saving program to handle invoicing, billing and sales. For years I've used other well-known programs to handle our company's shipping & invoicing needs; nothing even comes close to matching AnyOrder's ease of use, speed, and clean interface! You feel comfortable with this program right away, and it's documentation is clear and easy to read. AnyOrder allows me to handle packing lists, invoice s and batch printing in a mere fraction of the time, and it's export capabilities are excellent allowing me to easily share data with other programs. This is the best invoicing, billing, and sales program I have ever used and would recommend it for anyone with a need to handle sales.
For years I've used QuickBooks, played around with Peachtree and ACCPAC's Simply Accounting. Cumbersome QuickBooks has been the mainstay and remains for handling payables, etc. ---- but guess who's handling my invoicing now? I'm very, very pleased."--Vicki Rush, Rush Furniture, Americus, GA
"I just wanted to write and let you know that I adore your program. I run several businesses and I truly would be lost without the help this program gives in the "behind the scenes" bookkeeping. I currently an an American living in England and there are so many things different over here such as pounds rather than dollars... dates in a different format such as the day before the month... And many other little things that your program takes care of without any fuss or bother.
It has features I didn't even know that I needed and I honestly can't say what I'd like more. It has met every one of my business needs and I couldn't be without it. It is a real time saver, something that is important in running a business out of one's home.
Thank you much for creating such a great program. I will do my best to spread the word as it is worthy of a good word... I can't say enough about the prompt responses I have gotten when I've had questions. Having a good program is only half of it... the other half is the after care and you and your company excel in this manner. Thanks again for creating such a great program.-- Elaine Andruss, Great Britain
"I have to say this is by far the best program I've seen for running a mail-order business.
This program does everything you can imagine plus some things you never thought of. Imagine copying the tracking number off the USPS web site and clicking a box on AnyOrder. Wham the tracking number and the date mailed are automatically entered into the software.
Want more? How about those people who email you a credit card number--it's all broken up with spaces,etc. Just highlight it and the exp date with your cursor, copy and and hit paste within the Anyorder program. AnyOrder will strip out the spaces, put the credit card information and exp in the proper places on the form.But will also verify the card is valid. If you have an online merchant account anyorder can then process the card for you. All this from a simple copy and paste!
You got to love this program, I couldn't run my business without it.
--Devin Knight, Daytona Beach Shores, Florida
"I just wanted to take a minute and let you know how great I think AnyOrder is and how it has worked for me. I own a Video Production business and had a need for an invoicing program, but I also need to keep up with our inventory of tapes, cases, etc. I searched all over the internet, in stores, everywhere until I found your software. I decided to try it out for a couple of weeks, but ended up purchasing it before a few days were up. The program is great and I am getting ready to upgrade to a Professional version. I love the program, but what I am most impressed with is the Customer Support. I have only had a couple of problems in the year that I have been using AnyOrder, but each time my problem has been addressed immediately and with the greatest of concern. Being a businesswoman who works with the public, I appreciate the communication and attention that you pay to your customer service. Thank you for a great product and for great customer service."
--Sandra Medlin, CCI Video Productions, Iuka, Mississippi
"I have been using AnyOrder for my wholesale orders. The product is very easy to use, I have nearly 800 different items at many different prices with over 30 different item categories, yet navigation is still easy. I really like the default examples that came with the product including the categories, it made my learning curve short and sweet. Invoices are professional and easy to read, giving a much needed polish to what I had been using in the past."
--Tom Kueneman, ZeroPong International, Mount Pleasant SC
"I just want to start off by thanking you for your AnyOrder software. I am absolutely fanatical about your program and have recommended it to at least a dozen people. This program has made a HUGE impact on my business and has taken the place of thousands of dollars of software, as well as being as easy to learn/use as any program I have ever seen! "
--Craig H. Walendy, Del Rey Laser, Los Angeles, CA
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National Mail Order Association (NMOA)
We'd like to recommend the National Mail Order Association, a professional association for small to medium-sized businesses involved in direct selling. With its broad industry contacts and extensive informational resources, NMOA can help your business grow. For more information: National Mail Order Association
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