QuickBooks Defined: Transactions

In the QuickBooks world, we talk about transactions a lot. In the simplest of terms, any time money changes hands, invoice a customer so they will pay you, write a check to pay a vendor or deposit money into your bank account, it’s a … [Read more...]

Bartering: Yes, you’ve got to track it

The difficult economic climate of recent years has led more businesses to use barter transactions, in which they trade their products and services for products and services from other businesses. Many business owners wrongly assume they don't need to … [Read more...]

QuickBooks Windows vs. Mac: What’s the difference?

If you've switched from QuickBooks for Windows to QuickBooks Desktop for Mac, you've probably noticed some differences. QuickBooks Desktop for Mac is built as a Mac product from the ground up, so the interface will be familiar if you've used other … [Read more...]

Suffering from “post-tax blues” this year?

Every business is different—depending on your industry, size, and other factors—but when it comes to paying taxes, most small- to medium-sized businesses have a lot in common. We recently finished a very busy tax season, and afterwards, many business … [Read more...]

QuickMath, the QuickBooks calculator

Does this sound familiar? You’re paying several bills from one vendor with a single check. You could go to Caculator on your Mac and add them up, but wouldn’t it be nice if you could do that right in QuickBooks? Well, you can do that. It’s called … [Read more...]

Keeping up with the details: custom fields for items

In a small business, details make all the difference. In QuickBooks for Mac, custom fields let you add details to items you buy and sell, and then use those details to create customized purchase orders, estimates, invoices, and other forms. The … [Read more...]

Getting personal with custom fields

As a small business owner, you already know that a personal touch can mean the difference between a great profit year and a mediocre break-even season. With custom fields, QuickBooks can help you track those personal details that boost your bottom … [Read more...]

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