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How do I manage employee advances?

You trust your employees and want to help them in times of need. In some cases, that may mean extending to them a payroll advance. However, trust is a two-way street. While you want to be helpful, you also want to trust that your employees will pay you back. What is the best way to […]

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When should I use classes in QBO?

Most business owners do not like reading financial reports. That is why they hire us! You know your financial statements will help you make better decisions, but they are so difficult to understand. Is there a way to see the parts of the business that matter the most to you? One way to solve this […]

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How should I pay myself as an owner?

When you work as an employee, things are simple; receive a paycheck and file your taxes at the end of the year. When you own a business, compensation becomes more complicated. How should you pay yourself as an owner? Let’s discuss four important questions to help you decide. What is your business type? Depending on […]

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How do I manage credit cards in QBO?

Your team can be spread out over multiple job sites when working in construction and trades. It’s common practice to give employees access to business credit cards for purchasing materials or paying one-off expenses. It may seem convenient – until it’s time to process those expenses in your accounting. Capturing receipts and managing multiple cardholders […]

Should I use Amazon Business?

Should I use Amazon Business?

You make dozens of purchases from Amazon for your business. But tracking and organizing those purchases is often a challenge. After all, you can purchase almost anything from Amazon! You know there must be a better way to manage your Amazon purchases. Amazon offers a Business Edition. What is Amazon Business? Is it a better […]

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How do I track projects in QBO?

You are running multiple jobs simultaneously in your construction business. You want to: Organize and track costs by project Bill reimbursements to your customers with ease Ensure you are charging enough for your services But project management software seems complicated to learn and expensive to purchase. Did you know that you can track projects in […]

What is a suspense account

What is a suspense account?

Have you ever noticed that some transactions in your books are being categorized to a suspense account? Suspense accounts can be confusing. You may have questions such as: What is the purpose of this account? When do you use it? Why does it have a balance? We will discuss each of these questions one at […]

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How do I accept bank transactions in QBO?

You may be new to using automatic bank feeds in QuickBooks Online (QBO). Is accepting transactions in QBO any better than how you manage your books now? Absolutely! In this article, we discuss how to navigate bank feeds through the Banking dashboard and how to accept transactions into your books. We will also share why […]

What are journal entries

What are journal entries?

Understanding journal entries can be confusing. Your accountant or bookkeeper has probably let you know that these are essential for your accounting. Why do you need journal entries? What are the components of a journal entry? When would you use a journal entry? We will discuss these questions and provide examples of when journal entries […]

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How can I communicate better with my bookkeeper?

Do you ever feel like your bookkeeper is speaking another language? Or maybe it feels like they have an endless amount of questions. What do they even do while working on your books? If this situation sounds familiar, this article will assist you to find better ways to communicate with your bookkeeper and understand just […]

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