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QuickBooks stands tall as one of the most popular accounting software choices for small businesses in 2023. Whether you're looking to break free from manual bookkeeping, tame the spreadsheet hydra, or seek an upgrade from your current software, QuickBooks emerges as a cost-effective and efficient solution.
In this article, we delve into what QuickBooks is, how it operates, and the myriad ways it can save you time while ensuring your financial statements are nothing short of stellar.
What is QuickBooks?
While QuickBooks has earned its reputation primarily as bookkeeping software, it offers a suite of accounting and finance solutions tailored for small businesses. Here are some key examples:
QuickBooks Payroll
Available as a self-service or full-service solution, QuickBooks Payroll facilitates paying up to 50 employees via cheque or direct deposit. Full-service packages even automatically calculate and file year-end W-2 tax forms for local, state, and federal taxes.
QuickBooks Commerce
This feature consolidates all your orders and inventory onto a central dashboard, offering real-time status updates for every order. Highly scalable, QuickBooks Commerce allows seamless integration with new sales channels and the creation of B2B commerce platforms.
QuickBooks Online
Keep your accounting books in the cloud with QuickBooks Online, providing accessibility from anywhere at any time. This service also includes invoicing capabilities.
QuickBooks Live
Partner with an expert bookkeeper using QuickBooks Live to address all your bookkeeping needs.
QuickBooks Payments
Generate pay-enabled invoices, set up recurring invoices, and receive digital payments on the go with QuickBooks Payments. Customers can conveniently pay using their preferred digital methods.
QuickBooks Time
Effortlessly track billable hours for employees, clients, or projects with QuickBooks Time. Seamlessly integrates with QuickBooks Payroll and Payments.
All these applications seamlessly integrate with each other and the core QuickBooks accounting software, creating a well-rounded accounting and payments ecosystem for small and mid-sized businesses.
How QuickBooks Works
While QuickBooks offers a variety of services, you don't need to sign up for all of them at once. You can start with a single app, such as accounting or payroll software, and add others as your business expands. If you outgrow any service, removal or upgrade options are available as needed.
A typical QuickBooks setup might involve starting with accounting software and adding QuickBooks Live for custom setup assistance. As your business grows, incorporating full-time employees, contractors, and freelancers could lead to signing up for QuickBooks Payroll for streamlined monthly payments and QuickBooks Time for efficient billable hour tracking.
QuickBooks Software Options
Invoicing
Invoicing is a critical function for many businesses, and QuickBooks simplifies the process. Easily create invoices from scratch or based on earlier estimates. Set up recurring invoices and share them with clients digitally or via mail. Accessible reports provide insights into outstanding invoices, total amounts due, and detailed invoice information.
Bills & Expenses Tracking
Connect your bank and credit card accounts to QuickBooks during setup, allowing automatic tracking of bills and expenses. While automatic, manual entry is also possible. Reports are available to analyse bills and expenses, helping track upcoming payments for timely settlements.
Employee Time and Expense Tracking
Simplify tracking of time and billable expenses incurred by employees or subcontractors. Entries can be made through the QuickBooks mobile app or manually submitted, facilitating easy integration with QuickBooks Payroll and Payments.
Online Payments
QuickBooks Payments streamlines the acceptance of online payments when sending invoices. It supports payments in multiple international currencies, providing flexibility for businesses operating globally.
Payroll
Automate payroll calculations with the QuickBooks Payroll add-on, available in Core, Premium, and Elite plans. Scale your business over time and add features as necessary, including same-day direct deposit and expert assistance with setup.
How QuickBooks Can Benefit Your Business
As a prominent name in the accounting software industry, QuickBooks offers more than just efficient financial management. Here are some ways QuickBooks can boost your business:
Financial Statements at Your Fingertips
Access common financial statements like balance sheets, profit and loss (P&L) statements, cash flow statements, and tax filings effortlessly. Share these statements with your accountant for easy collaboration during tax season.
Straightforward Inventory Management
QuickBooks automates inventory tracking, expense account updates, and taxable income calculations. As payments are received, the software ensures accurate reflection in the right expense account, simplifying inventory management.
Easy Taxation
Navigate tax time with ease as QuickBooks automatically calculates income, expenses, and payroll taxes. Scan and upload receipts in real-time via the mobile app, eliminating the last-minute scramble during tax season.
QuickBooks Pricing
QuickBooks Online is available as both a desktop application and an online SaaS (software as a service) model. Access to add-on services for QuickBooks Desktop for Windows 2019 was discontinued after May 31, 2022.
Pay only £24.99 per month for using QuickBooks with digital bookkeeping.
Empowering Your Business with QuickBooks
Remember, embracing QuickBooks in partnership with LOYALS Accountants & Business Consultants opens doors to streamlined financial management, efficient invoicing, and simplified payroll processes. Take advantage of the current promotions, try QuickBooks free for 30 days, and then pay only £24.99 per month for using QuickBooks with an official QuickBooks partner (dedicated accountant). Empower your business with the tools it needs to thrive, and let QuickBooks be the catalyst for your financial success.