The Hidden Danger of “Simple” Bookkeeping At first glance, bookkeeping looks simple. You log income, track expenses, and maybe run a few reports. Done, right? Not exactly. Bookkeeping is like fast food: quick, cheap, and temporarily satisfying. But what you don’t see is what’s under the bun—the preservatives, the shortcuts, the sludge your body (or […]
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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. […]
