Author Archives: Jessica Berkley

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 […]

When is a purchase a fixed asset or an expense?

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You are thinking about making a major purchase for your business. You do not know if your purchase should be recorded as a fixed asset or an expense. And you are uncertain how to enter the purchase in your books.  Your understanding of the criteria to look at and the potential tax implications will help […]

My QBO bank feed is wrong. How do I fix it?

If you are a QuickBooks Online (QBO) user, then you are most likely familiar with bank feeds. Bank feeds are a great feature, but they can be troublesome at times. If your bank feed is wrong, how can you fix it? We list some common questions that can help you determine the source of the […]

Am I ready to hire a bookkeeper?

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You want to run a successful business but doing your bookkeeping is using up a lot of your valuable time and energy. You have thought about hiring a bookkeeper in the past, but something holds you back. Are you ready to hire a bookkeeper? Is hiring a bookkeeper more effective than doing the books yourself? […]

Four reasons slow and steady growth wins

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You have worked hard, and the results have paid off- your business is showing a modest profit. You know you have the drive and determination to take your company to the next level, but you want more than just immediate results. You want your business and your employees to be happy and successful while also […]

Why should I use bank rules in QBO?

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As a business owner, you did not start your business to do accounting (unless you are us of course!). If you are using QuickBooks Online (QBO) for your accounting, entering transactions manually is time-consuming. Wouldn’t it be great if QBO could create transactions for you? The good news is that it can – by using […]

How can I create custom reports in QBO?

If you are using Quickbooks Online (QBO), you know their solution offers a wide selection of standard reports. While having the ability to create reports on-demand is great, what if you need a custom report? How can you create custom reports in QBO?  Financial reports tell the story of your business. You may want customized […]

What happened to my profit?

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According to your profit and loss (also known as an income statement), your business is showing a profit. However, when you look at your bank balance, it shows a lot less than the amount of profit you supposedly made. What happened to your profit?  When reviewing reports with our clients, this question comes up often. […]