QuickBooks 2011 for Mac added multiuser capability, meaning more than one person can work in the same company file at the same time. But what if it's just you, and you want to use QuickBooks from two different computers? You can do this, without … [Read more...]
Converting a QuickBooks file from Mac to Windows
Let's face it. Every computer in the whole world is not a Mac. There may be a time when you will need to use your QuickBooks company file on a Windows computer. For example, maybe you need to send your company file to your accountant who uses a … [Read more...]
Finding your company file and other file tips
Over the lifespan of QuickBooks for Mac, a lot of users have asked a lot of questions about working with their company file. "Help!? I can't find where I saved my company file!" or "Where should I back up my file?" Here's our best advice: If you … [Read more...]
Getting Going with QuickBooks for Mac: One Real User’s Journey
A freelance writer, I’m a new user to QuickBooks for Mac. Until now, I’ve been managing my business with an ultra-professional jumble of Excel spreadsheets and notes scrawled on a motley heap of notebooks. Oddly enough, this system hasn’t produced … [Read more...]
Troubleshooting basics with QuickBooks for Mac
If you have a company file of any size, QuickBooks for Mac is handling a lot of data. If you don't see the data you expect or in the way you expect it, it can be a scary thing. But with a little troubleshooting, you can soon be back to the way things … [Read more...]
Tips for getting off to a smooth start with QuickBooks
QuickBooks is designed to capture and reflect what happens in real life. It takes care of accounting so you can focus on what happens in your day-to-day business. The tips in this article will help you get the most out of QuickBooks with the fewest … [Read more...]
Multiuser checklist: What you need to know before you start
So you’re ready to start using QuickBooks in multiuser mode. Excellent. Before you start, here’s a checklist of things to do first. Did you buy a multiuser license of QuickBooks? To use QuickBooks in multiuser mode, you need a license for more than … [Read more...]
QuickBooks Defined: Single user mode vs. multiuser mode
Starting with QuickBooks 2011 for Mac, you have two choices in the way different people can work on your company file: single user mode and multiuser mode. Single user mode: Wait your turn If QuickBooks is running in single user mode, any number of … [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...]
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