Author Archives: Jessica Berkley

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 […]

How do I track projects in QBO?

How do I track projects in QBO house

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 […]

How do I accept bank transactions in QBO?

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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 […]

How can I communicate better with my bookkeeper?

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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 […]

Which accounting terms do I need to know?

accounting terms

If you own a business, understanding accounting terms is not likely at the top of your list. It’s understandable; you may be juggling several responsibilities at once or simply do not have the time. Besides, if you pay an accountant or bookkeeper to manage your books, why do you need to know this stuff?  A […]

How do I track my business vehicle expenses?

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You know that tracking your business vehicle expenses is important. But you have questions. Can I use my personal vehicle for business? What types of vehicle expenses should I track? Should I track mileage or actual expenses? We hear these types of questions often. In this article, we provide some answers and discuss some tips […]

Is it time to outsource my payroll?

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You love having a team. When it comes time to pay them, it’s another story. Let’s face it – doing payroll is not fun. Cutting paychecks, paying federal and state payroll taxes, preparing and filing employment tax returns, managing benefits…it’s a dizzying array of tasks to keep track of! You may be wondering, is it […]

Three Apps that work well with QBO

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You know that QuickBooks Online (QBO) offers several tools right within the software. You can retrieve bank feeds, track expenses, and even run payroll. However, you may find using these tools in QBO to be too complicated. You want to automate your accounting, but you want it to be simple.  The good news is that […]

App Spotlight: Dext

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You have lots of receipts and you want a digital solution that allows you to track all of your expenses in one place. You also want the solution to communicate with your accounting software. In this App Spotlight, we discuss why Dext is the expense management solution for you! What is Dext? Dext (formerly known […]