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How to Build Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) in QuickBooks Online for Service-Based Businesses

Dave thought everything was going fine. He ran a commercial property maintenance company. Solid team. Regular clients. Decent revenue. But one Friday afternoon, reviewing his Profit & Loss report, something didn’t sit right. His gross profit margin seemed off—way off. It said he was making a 48% margin. Except his bank account said otherwise. So, […]

How should I break down my sales revenue inside QuickBooks?

Great question — and a critical one. Getting this right helps you understand your business, not only report to the IRS on it. Let’s walk through the approach step-by-step in a clear, practical way — whether you’re setting up for the first time or cleaning up a messy chart of accounts.   ✅ Step 1: […]