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FYI, that isn't Intuit's support number for Quicken. Google the number and you'll see it doesn't lead to Intuit. If you need Quicken support, you can chat with the team here:

http://www.quicken.com/contact-us

So everyone is informed, this isn't an official support number from Intuit. This group may be helpful, but they claimed to be Intuit in another thread, which isn't true. If you want to reach Intuit's Quicken support, you can chat here:

http://www.quicken.com/contact-us

Recommend www.ZipBooks.com for most simple, and www.Xero.com for a more capable alternatives.

In any of these cases though, even more valuable to make sure to look up a local cpa/pro to guide you through. ...If you have enough of a business going, then your time is already to precious to not to optimize.

OK. GL with your new biz. I never regretted leaving Conglomo for my own small biz. Look, you're going to end up paying federal taxes one way or another. The easiest thing to do is to take out what you need when you can as a draw. See https://www.waveapps.com/blog/entrepreneurship/how-to-pay-yourself-as-a-sole-proprietor

https://www.tsheets.com/

I think QuickBooks owns this company now. But it definitely integrates seamlessly with QuickBooks.

EDIT: Intuit (QuickBooks) definitely bought tsheets a few years ago. So this would be the best option if you want a good and seamless integration.

I can recommend you TimeCamp, helps us a lot and makes the time tracking easier. But in case you need to try more options, here you can find more tools for Quickbooks: https://www.timecamp.com/blog/index.php/2018/03/top-4-time-tracking-software-for-quickbooks/.

There are currently four copies available of Premier Plus 2021 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/QB-Desktop-Premier-Plus-2021/dp/B08ND4VCZV/ref=sr\_1\_3?keywords=quickbooks+desktop+pro+2021&qid=1651107131&sprefix=QuickBooks+%2Caps%2C304&sr=8-3

Check this out, https://www.manager.io/guides/9572

You can setup as many businesses as you want n desktop or cloud. Setup a test company and try it out.

I use it for my construction & consulting businesses and I host 2 companies for a client all in the cloud under 1 subscription.

You are 100% correct - that is true. End result would be that they could send emails. I agree that if this is a serious venture that they explore the option. I personally recommend https://domains.google/ to those that ask for a simple solution.

I use GSuite for all of our Co’s. Almost all of our users are familiar with gmail, and those that aren’t can use outlook or iOS mail client.

Added benefit...natively supported by Quickbooks.

In your case, since you're relatively serious about these questions and/or farther along the decision process than many, and in looking for these as well as other specifics, it's probably going to be best to go straight to talking to a local CPA/accountant/certified advisor in your area that can discuss exactly how you'd like to configure users/admins/payroll, etc.

These types of discussion also usually cover growth and transitions, as related to those specifics. For instance, you'd like to review the version or pricing edition levels: --->https://www.xero.com/us/pricing/

FWIW, only through the certified advisors/partners can you get the best pricing & discounts for different levels or features such as CRM integration, payroll, and data feeds for tax filing. And of course, they can give info on any available package deals or promos.

Lastly, one other tip, the pricing for any of these things is pretty much always such that it won't make any real impact. For instance, the QBO Plus or Xero Standard-type levels include access for a number of users for like $29.99/mon. or what-not, with 1/2 off or other discounts for first 6-12 mon. Typically also include 5 payroll users or 1099's for free, etc. ...Under almost any normal assumptions, you'll be fine with either option.

How about Wave Accounting? https://www.waveapps.com/

PRICING

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No trials, no catches, and no limits. Accounting, invoicing and receipt tracking software so you can better understand your business finances, for free.

There are allot of companies to compete with them

https://www.waveapps.com/

https://www.freshbooks.com/financial-reporting?ref=ppc-nb&campaignid=1849800140&adgroupid=75315354172&targetid=kwd-2422891681&crid=346492604370&dv=t&geo=9015323&ntwk=g&source=GOOGLE&gclid=Cj0KCQjw59n8BRD2ARIsAAm...

I have two businesses, that I can run on QB Online. So I figured I might as well run personal finance on QB as well, instead of buying Quicken.

So sounds like, if I want to create a personal chart of account that mimics Mint/Quicken for example, I have to create all of them under Account Type>Expenses, and chose "Other Business Expenses" as the Detail Type?

There is a Account Type/Other Expenses, but it doesn't have Misc or similar in Detail Type.

Show me the jounral entry you did to do that

Also upload pictures here https://imgbb.com it seems like imgur have reducted the resoulotion

Anyways so you have a prepaid insurance (which should be a current asset) that you pay every year for 2400, each month you should do this

Debit: insurance expense (a debit account) 200

Credit: Prepaid Insurance 200 Credit

This doesn't tell you which one to use but I guest wrote a pretty long article on this topic not too long ago. Here's a link if you wanna read/skim it.

Can they just log into quickbooks on their phones and create estimates?

If they can't have access to the files in this fashion, you'll need to buy into some sort of service.

I've deployed a few similar lighter weight workflows of this sort where they fill out a google drive template and save it to a folder the bookkeeper has access to, then they copy paste it into QB.

Anything more automatic will cost $/seat. There's a slew of solutions, check out this link for a couple dozen that might assist.

When you invoice a customer you can create that invoice as a grouped item. As part of a grouped item you can set it as a bill, with an additional charge. The nice thing about that is the customer won't be able to see the descriptive name for it, it would just say "Bill" from their point of view. There is no automatic way of doing it, but that would be an easy, but not so efficient, way. I would recommend looking into add-ons for leasing. Maybe some add-ons in this link will help you out: https://www.getapp.com/industries-software/rental/w/quickbooks/

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Hi, I would recommend Yaware.TimeTracker. It can be installed remotely via network setup or through sending invite emails to employees (they click on the link and download the software). It starts to track time automatically, once the computer is on. I like this feature, as you you can simply forget to turn on or off the app. Yet it has monthly/annual subscription. I am using it for not so long, but it did not disappoint me yet.

I’d recommend TSheets for time tracking. Intuit (the parent company of QuickBooks Online) acquires them in 2017 - they were an amazing time tracking solution for any business with employees back then and have just gotten better as they’ve been more deeply integrated into the QBO platform and Intuit’s payroll solutions. I believe they still offer a 14 day free trial (https://www.tsheets.com/)

For expenses I’d recommend Expensify - I’ve used several expense tracking tools and I have consistently found theirs the easiest to use and most helpful from an automation standpoint.

For other options and for apps that could help in the other areas you mentioned (not overly familiar w POS and inventory tracking apps for e-commerce companies) definitely search apps.com. Read the ratings and see which tool looks like it could best help your biz. Most of them offer free trials and/or discounts for QBO users.

Good luck!

Try Transaction Pro:

https://www.transactionpro.com/importer-for-online

You can map any spreadsheet and import into QBO as just about any type of transaction or entry. It can do time activities and I would assume it can import all of the data that you are talking about.

But, T-Sheets is really the way to go if you're looking at an all QBO solution. Hopefully, that's ready soon for you.

Also, you could take a look at integrating https://www.bigtime.net/ for firm management. It's a fairly comprehensive solution and has great firm management (project and time tracking, billing, staff assignments, etc) and WIP tracking tools for service firms like architects, accounting/bookkeeping, and engineering firms.

yes, usually walmart, staples, office depot would have boxes on the shelf, or you can order from most retailers sites.

https://www.amazon.com/QuickBooks-Accounting-Software-Business-Shortcut/dp/B08FDC4SRJ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=quickbooks+2021+pro&qid=1626885764&sr=8-2

You can get a label maker off Amazon. My dad loves those things. He labels everything with them. Just type into Amazon search “ label maker” and you’ll get a bunch. This looks like a good one https://www.amazon.com/Brother-PTD210-One-Touch-User-Friendly-Templates/dp/B013DG2FNW/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=label+maker&qid=1617692319&sr=8-5

Here's the book. It explains how Quickbooks is not designed to do non profit accounting (not even the non profit version of the software can do it). It is one way to jimmy-rig the software, but don't be fooled into thinking this is the only way.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1932925309/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RmWLFbGD1RFFG

I use QBO for almost everything, but their mileage tracking sucks. I use this app instead: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ee.prey.triplog&hl=en_US

At the end of the year, I enter the mileage as an expense line item in QBO. You could do it monthly or bi-weekly for the employees. Monthly would obviously be easier.

What's your budget?

Something like this is "bare minimum" in my opinion if you want to get more than 2 years of mileage. Note the recent-gen processor, 16GB RAM, SSD, native HDMI port. No dedicated graphics card on it though in case that is important to you.

For real... Interesting to also see that Amazon is $128 for the disc, but $189 for the digital download.

Note: If you purchase the physical disc, all that truly matters is the license #, product code, and validation code. It'll work on all digital downloads as well.