Tag Archives: Small business accounting

Don’t Only Turn On QuickBooks Settings — Follow Through!

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 […]

The QuickBooks Illusion: Why Software Alone Can’t Run Your Business

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. […]