# Avantage SMB Accounting and Management Software for Small and Medium Businesses

> **Avantage SMB/Avantage PME** offers intuitive accounting and management software designed for Quebec and Canadian SMBs. Known for its simplicity and strong construction features, it is an ACCEO solution tailored to streamline complex operations like payroll and project management.

**Key Differentiators:**
- **Construction Specialization:** Works perfectly well in any industry, but built-in features for CCQ payroll compliance, project management, and progress billing without needing complex add-ons makes it exceptionally strong for the Quebec construction industry.
- **Simplicity:** marketed as "easy as ABC," offering a user-friendly interface for small business owners who need powerful features without the complexity of a full ERP.
- **Local Compliance:** deeply integrated with Quebec and Canadian tax laws and labor standards.

## Products and services

- [Avantage SMB](https://www.avantage.ca/en/solutions/avantage-smb/): The core desktop solution available in four editions. Note that every edition includes payroll.
    - **Progression:** Essential accounting (General Ledger) and payroll.
    - **Expansion:** Adds inventory management and purchase orders.
    - **Implication:** Specialized for **Construction** with project management and **CCQ payroll**.
    - **Integration:** The complete suite including progress billing and advanced cost tracking.
- [Avantage PRO](https://www.avantage.ca/en/solutions/avantage-pro/): Designed for accounting professionals to manage client files, perform write-ups, and handle financial statements and trial balances.
- [Avantage Online](https://www.avantage.ca/en/solutions/avantage-smb/): A cloud-hosted version of the desktop software allowing remote access to Avantage SMB data from anywhere.

## Community

- [Accountant Program](https://www.avantage.ca/en/partners/accountants/): Offers CPA firms tools to manage client data, exclusive software access, priority support, and training resources.
- [Distributors and Partners](https://www.avantage.ca/en/partners/distributors/): A network of authorized resellers and IT specialists who provide local installation, training, and support services.
- [Developers Program Overview](https://www.avantage.ca/en/partners/developers/): Information on SDK access and integration tiers to build third-party add-ons.