QuickBooks 2013 is now shippping. Should you upgrade? We believe in keeping current, which is generally defined as the current version or two back. If you are running QuickBooks 2011 0r QuickBooks 2012, take a look at what’s new and then decide. If you are running QuickBooks 2010 or older, it’s probabably time. Changes to all […]
Should I use QuickBooks for Billing? Updated
It seems that everyone is striving to simplify, and this frequently leads to the questions “Why do I need a separate billing program? Can’t I just use QuickBooks for my billing?” Generally speaking, I answer “That depends on your business and your needs but, for most legal firms and many professional service firms, the answer […]
An Appetite for Double-Dipping (and I Don’t Mean Ice Cream)
We never think it will happen to us. Becoming a victim of fraud is a horrible experience. It can wreak financial damage, sometimes significant enough to put us out of business. It’s a time-consuming business disruption which often involves accountants, lawyers, credit bureaus, bank executives, and IRS and state tax agents (our favorite people, right?). […]
New 1099 Reporting Requirement
As a business you have to issue 1099-MISC forms to your vendors. Whenever you begin working with a new vendor, it is important to get the correct tax id and address so that you have the information when needed. It is always easier to get the information before you pay the vendor than after the […]
Creating Labels using QuickBooks
While holiday season is the most common time to do a mass mailing, you may also need to do this at other times. Whatever software you are using, there is generally a way to create address labels so that you don’t need to re-key data. In this series of blog posts we show how to […]