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 […]
Author Archives: Jessica Berkley
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Mar
Mar
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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. […]
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Jan
Jan
In the past, we have shared the importance of reconciling your bank accounts. At this point, you know you should do them. However, if you are a QuickBooks Online (QBO) user, running a bank reconciliation seems time-consuming and overwhelming. How do you reconcile your bank account in QBO? While it is true that reconciling your bank […]
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Dec
Dec
You are ready to provide your books to your tax professional and have your business tax returns prepared. You want to know what you need to do in your QuickBooks (QBO) file to finalize the year. It is important to review your data for the year for accuracy. But there is another step that you […]
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Oct
Oct
You’re totally overwhelmed by QuickBooks Online (QBO). But guess what? You’re already doing the right thing. Asking questions about how to use it means you’ve made the good decision to move to cloud accounting. In this and coming articles, we will be discussing some of our favorite features in QBO and share some helpful tips […]
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Sep
Sep
Many business owners are anxious about the future. In previous articles, we discussed how cash flow management can help you take control of the cash during a crisis. However, how do you take control of your revenue? In this article, we discuss four steps you can take right now to increase your revenue. 1. Know […]
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Aug
Aug
You work hard and your business is stable and growing, but in these uncertain times, it feels like no business is safe. Forecasting helps alleviate anxieties about the future security of your business. Our founder, Cindy Hovig, recently gave an interview on forecasting and how small business owners can benefit. Understanding Forecasting Jess: What exactly is forecasting? […]
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Apr
Apr
This is the third part of our Working from home series. In Where should you start?, we discussed how to quickly form a plan to transition your team to remote work, focusing on the needs that have the highest priority. In Which apps should you use?, we provided you with a shortlist of tools that […]
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Feb
Feb
In 2020, we will experience another leap year, meaning the month of February will have 29 days instead of its usual 28. While we are all for having one extra day in our pockets, the team at Beyond were curious about the history of Leap Year came from. After a bit of research (thank you […]