Here’s the truth: where you put things in QuickBooks matters—a lot.Small clicks create big ripples. In your tax bill. In your cash flow. In your valuation. In your confidence. If you’ve ever thought, “I can’t mess it up that much, right?” this is for you. Keep reading. You’ll see how a few simple habits can […]
Author Archives: Amber Malone
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Sep
Sep
Running a business means making smart choices with your money. QuickBooks gives you powerful tools, but flipping a switch is not enough. The real value comes when you follow through with the settings you turn on. Let’s talk about three of the most important ones: Inventory: Track It Item by Item Turning on Inventory Tracking […]
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Aug
Aug
The Short Answer: Yes, But You Shouldn’t QuickBooks Online lets you put more than one business under a single subscription. But just because you can doesn’t mean you should. Think of it like trying to forecast the weather for two completely different cities using the same thermometer. You might get a number, but it won’t tell you the […]
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Aug
Aug
How do you know when its time to stop doing your own bookkeeping for your business? I meet lots of small business owners. Most of them do everything when they start their business- they sell things, help customers, answer phones, and yes… they do their own books. And you know what? That’s smart at first. […]
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Aug
Aug
What Most Business Owners Get Wrong About DIY Bookkeeping Running a business is tough. You do sales, help customers, manage workers, handle marketing, and maybe even clean toilets. So when QuickBooks ads say, “It’s super easy! Just link your bank and you’re done!” – of course, you want it to be true. Who doesn’t? But […]
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Jul
Jul
Let me ask you something real: Are you building a job…or a business? And I don’t mean a 9-to-5 where you clock in and collect a paycheck. I’m talking about the kind of job where you’re the whole show. The sales team, the customer service rep, the bookkeeper, the janitor, and the one sending invoices […]
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Jul
Jul
If you’ve ever watched a QuickBooks Online commercial, you’ve probably seen it: a business owner clicking a few buttons, connecting a bank account, and suddenly—ta-da!—they’ve “done” their books. It’s a great ad. But it’s also dangerously misleading. Let me explain. Software Is a Tool—Not a Full Solution I’m a fan of QuickBooks Online. We use it every day in our business. It’s an amazing tool. But that’s just it—it’s a tool. […]
Let’s clear up a question I hear all the time from business owners: “Isn’t bookkeeping the same as accounting?” And — “Isn’t accounting the same as tax stuff?” Not quite. These words often get lumped together, but they each mean something different. And if you own a business, it’s super helpful to know what’s what. […]
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Mar
Mar
Have you ever had one of those “Aha!” moments—when you suddenly understand something that had previously seemed mysterious or impossible? I’ve had more than enough of those, maybe more than I’d like to admit. But each “aha” means growth, right? One of my most significant life moments of clarity (besides my faith) was finally understanding […]
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Mar
Mar
Credit cards have become the default way for many companies to pay bills. For some transactions and purchases, this makes logical sense. Paying off the balance on time every month can work well for many of the service-based businesses we provide bookkeeping. Several have rewards, cash back, and travel rewards, so often, this is the […]
