AnyOrder: State of the Art Software for Mail Order Businesses
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AnyOrder: The Mail Order Business Kit
A shareware program for small businesses for processing.
orders whether received by phone, mail, email or the Web.


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    Level ILevel II | Level III | Level IV
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  Rated 5-stars by nine independent software ranking sites: 
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General Information

AnyOrder!.is a Windows based software program designed specifically for small mail order businesses--or any business that needs to process orders whether received by phone, mail or email.  Simple and easy to use, it prepares invoices, does billings, generates sales reports, handles returns, keeps track of inventory, records customer payments, tracks consigned items, and creates customer 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.  It has a comprehensive help system--and since we use it extensively, we know it works well, and it gets the job done.  If you have a business in which you must process orders, we think you'll find it just the sort of thing that you've been waiting for.  And, even better yet, you don't have a degree in accounting to understand how to use it!

Based on award winning business software and 7-years of research . . .

AnyOrder is a new approach to business software.  It is based on 7-years of research and development, and is designed specifically for folks that are looking for a simple and straightforward way of operating their business. 

AnyOrder was created from same basic engine runs another software program that we developed called AnyBook.  AnyBook was awarded an Editor's Pick Award by PC Magazine. It received the Select Software Award by Simply the Best Software, and it is ranked among the top 100 Business and Accounting Software programs by Softbase, a software ranking and information site.

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 is designed for businesses 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 four editions:  Level I, II, III and IV (new this year).  Each higher level provides more options and a larger range of features.  Professional Series programs are designed specifically for newer operating systems.  All new development and enhancements occur with the Professional Series.

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 IV.  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.


AnyOrder Professional Level I

Features.found in AnyOrder Professional Level I--and common to all three levels--include:

Generates Invoices · Handles Returns · Produces Sales Reports · Records Customer Payments  · Creates Mailing Lists · Calculates Shipping Weights · Manages Contacts · Maintains Customer & Product Databases · Provides Dozens of Searching, Sorting & Filtering Options · Efficiently Handles Ordering & Invoicing Tasks ·

The Professional Level I Edition is a comprehensive invoicing program that is remarkable for its ease of use.  You'll find it a refreshing and delightful change in business software. It generates invoices, handles returns, produces sales reports, records customer payments, and creates customer mailing lists.  It has the ability to apply discounts to products individually or all together.  Included among its features are polished and refined pop-ups to find and paste customers, products or customer numbers.   You can copy a customer name and address from an email message or a word document and paste the whole works to an invoice.  You can also add personal notes to an invoice. The program includes AnyOrder's innovative system of marking invoices paid which makes it easy to readily locate unpaid invoices.  More Details

AnyOrder Professional Level II
Features.found in AnyOrder Professional Level II includes all of the Level I features (above), plus:
Two Full-featured, Built-in Programs:  Billing Generator and Inventory Engine · PLUS:  Payment & Deposit Reports ·  Back Order Processing · Invoice Graphics Support  · Advanced Searching · Find & Replace · Consignment Product Tracking · File Export Capabilities · Receipt Printing Capabilities · Quick Inventory Check Feature · Mark-up Calculator · Much More

The Professional Level II Edition includes all of the invoicing features found in Level I plus two huge additions:  a billing generator and inventory engine.  Both are so comprehensive that they could be sold as complete programs by themselves, but, rather, they are integrated into AnyOrder's overall structure.   Level II includes more than just the billing and inventory engines. It includes back order processing; the ability to add logos and other graphics to printed invoices and statements; payment and deposit reports; 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 find any piece of data among your business records; find and replace; an export feature for exporting sales, credit card, or invoice data to other programs, and many other enhancements and time saving features.  More Details.

AnyOrder Professional Level III
Features.found in AnyOrder Professional Level III includes all those listed in Level I and II, 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
     
    User Defined Fields · Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Aids

    Level III includes: 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.  More Information

AnyOrder Professional Level IV
Features.found in AnyOrder Professional Level IV includes all those listed in Level I,II and III, plus:
On-line Shipment Processing at UPS, USPS, FedEx, etc. · Sales Commission Reporting ·  Ad Campaign Tracking · Variable Tax Rate Support · Early Warning System for Low Inventory · Multi-level Pricing · Auto-fill Business Forms · MS Excel Support · UPS Worldship Support · New Royalty Calculation Methods and Enhancements · Comprehensive Purchase Order System (AnyPO)  · Larger, Roomier Screen Displays · Over a Dozen New Reporting Options · New Features Throughout the Program ·

    This is our flagship program, the top-of-the-line of the AnyOrder family.  It is based on years of research and has been designed with the upmost attention to detail.  It includes amazing collection of features.  You have all of the features and benefits of Levels I, II, and III plus even more.  With the Level IV Program, you can process on-line shipments at such websites as UPS, USPS, FedEx and others. On-line forms are automatically filled for you.  Among other on-line tasks, you can create shipping labels, schedule pick-ups and provide customer notification.  The Level IV program comes with an innovative early warning system which signals you when inventory levels fall low.  It has the ability to calculate sales commissions, track ad campaigns, and handle variable tax rates.  It has over a dozen new reports providing alternative ways of viewing sales, product and customer data.  All reports can be moved directly into Microsoft Excel (or other spreadsheet programs). Convenient pop-up calendars are available throughout the program.  The product database includes numerous additional features including six new pricing levels for products.  Inventory and sales reports include new data on credit card, sales commission and invoiced fees.  Nine user defined payment methods now available. Topping off an already impressive list is a comprehensive purchase order system which is nearly as large as the core program.  The Purchase order system is sold separately for $219 but is included as part of the Version IV package.   More Information


Clear and understandable.  You don't need an accounting degree to use it!
  • Works on Nearly All Computers. The program works under the following operating systems:  Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP.  For more information, see System Requirements.
  • Easy Download. Select the edition which interests you and download it at no cost.  There's no expiration date.  Try it at your leisure and keep it as long as it is necessary for you to thoroughly evaluate the program. 
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Registration Costs:

There's no cost to download the software and evaluate it.  The downloaded versions are fully operational and allow you to try-out and review all parts of the program.  There's no expiration date.  Try the program at your leisure and keep it as long as it is necessary for you to thoroughly evaluate the program.

If you decide to use the software in your business, then we ask that you register the software.  

AnyOrder Professional I $89 (Network Enabled $99).
AnyOrder Professional II $139 (Network Enabled $159).
AnyOrder Professional III $239 (Network Enabled $269).
AnyOrder Professional IV $389 (Network Enabled $419).
We also have a series of programs called the Classic Series.  These are older, 16-bit programs, but they have been adapted to work on most operating systems and cost less (from $39 to $89).  We are keeping them available for those who are just getting started in business and who need to keep costs low: Classic Series.  (Note that no further development work is being done on Classic programs.)

To register, you can click the link provided on the opening page of the software.  Or you can register by clicking on one of the links below:
Register: AnyOrder Professional Level I .
Register: AnyOrder Professional Level II .
Register: AnyOrder Professional Level III .
Register: AnyOrder Professional Level IV .

Finally, you're also welcome to contact us directly by email: wattron@isu.edu.
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Download the Program:

Click below to download the program . . ..

Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP Downloads:

AnyOrder Pro Level I Ver 9 (ao1pro90.zip).File Size: 8,512 KB (zip file)
AnyOrder Pro Level II Ver 9 (ao3pro90.zip).File Size: 9,024 KB (zip file)
AnyOrder Pro Level III Ver 9 (ao3pro90.zip).File Size: 9,024 KB (zip file)
New for 2005 AnyOrder Pro Level IV Ver 10 (ao4pro10.zip).File Size: 14,500 KB (zip file)

More information on zip files (.zip) further down on this page.  For your safety, all files have been extensively checked with McAfee anti-virus software.  Additionally, they have been  independently re-check by our download contractor. For more information, see program and Internet safeguards.  Also see Readme file links.

Information on zip files / How to install the program:
Like.the great majority of downloaded software, AnyOrder's program files come in a standard zip file. (You can tell by the ".zip" extension at the end of the file name.)  After you download the software, double click on the zip file name, i.e. anyorder.zip.  This will open a dialog box with a list of files contained in the zip file.  Among the list of files, you'll see "Setup.exe."  Double click on "Setup.exe" and the program will begin installing. 

If you tried double clicking on the file name, and a dialog box didn't appear, you probably don't have a zip program installed on your system.  Zip programs are very handy.  They can take a large number of files and compress them down into one small compact file.  In addition, zip programs are also used "unzip" a zip file.  If you don't have a zip program, you'll want to get one.  It's the main way in which software is distributed on the Internet.  There are a number of different zip programs which you can download and install on your system.  One zip program that I suggest and is highly regarded in the computer world is WinZip.  You can download a free trial version from their site.  Another zip program is call JustZipit.  JustZipit is quite simple to use and it's totally free.

A complete help system accompanies AnyOrder.  It has an opening tour which explains a few highlights about the program and guides you through some sample invoices.  It also includes a special "Getting Started" section and includes sample customers and products that will be helpful as you evaluate the program.

Readme Files
To.view the Readme file that comes with the software, click on the following:

Readme File for Level I, II and III
Readme File for Level IV  .

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 Simtel, our software download contractor.  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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System Requirements for AnyOrder

Hardware (AnyOrder Levels I, II, and II): 

  • Pentium or Pentium-equivalent Personal Computers 
  • A minimum of 64 MB RAM
  • A hard disk with 24 MB of available disk space. VGA/SVGA monitor and graphics adapter
  • Mouse
  • Optional for Level III: Dial-up modem for telephony features & credit card processing
Operating System:
  • Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP
Additional Requirements for AnyOrder Level IV:
  • A Mimimum of 128 MB (256 to 512 is best)
  • A hard disk with 32 MB of space
  • Suggested: Microsoft Excel (or your choice) for additional report capabilities
  • Suggested: Microsoft Word (or your choice) for form filling & mail merging
  • Optional: Dial-up modem for telephony features & credit card processing
  • Optional: Internet connection for on-line shipment processing

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Rankings by Independent Software Sites

AnyOrder.received top honors from the following software ranking sites . . .


Five Stars from Global Shareware


Five Stars from the Softpicks Network


Five Stars from the File Hungry Shareware site


Five Stars from the aFreeGo Shareware site


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






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

"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


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NMOANational 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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Affiliate Program
If you disseminate information about software and shareware programs,.we invite you to list AnyOrder on your website.  An affiliate program, very much like Amazon.com's, is available for AnyOrder.  To sign-up for the program: Register Now Affiliate Program

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