Keeping track of my business

Soon I will be opening my own repair shop, I need to start considering bookkeeping. Trying to keep expenses down and would like to stay clear of hiring an accountant to keep track of my business.

I have heard of the program quickbooks but know little about it.

Anyone here know of the most dummied down version of quickbooks that might still be avail thru E-bay or better yet free on-line.

Im OK with computers but really need a hold my hand version of the software. Once I learn the basics I would up-grade to a newer version that would be able to do more for my business.

At this point I just need to record what my business is doing so that my accountant can tally up the pertinent info and steer me in the best direction tax wise.

Thanks for any advice.