Free QuickBooks Pro software (Monday 12/22 ONLY at Staples)

My cousin who works for Intuit just sent me an email informing me that Intuit will offer QuickBooks Pro (I am presuming the 2009 for Windows version but have asked for clarification for my Mac clients) for FREE at Staples stores on Monday, Dec. 22.

This promotion is to help small businesses through tough economic times, and supports Intuit's goal of helping the small business ecosystem. Personally, if you are still using an older version, it is a great way to upgrade your existing software at minimal cost.

The regular price at Staples is $199.99. You get $40 in instant savings and with a $159.99 mail-in rebate, you can get QuickBooks Pro for FREE (of course, you have to pay the sales tax.)

If you end up buying more than one copy to be legal and because you need more than one copy in your work place, remember to use different addresses for the rebate as most rebate offers only allow one per address.

The offer is one day only; you can find the nearest Staples store at http://www.staples.com or buy it on-line through them.