Whether you purchase items that you resell to your customers or make the products that you sell to customers, you should always know what your cost is, what you sell the item for and how much you have on-hand. By tracking inventory in QuickBooks, you can do all of this and much more. Why Tracking…
About the Author
Crystalynn Shelton
Crystalynn Shelton is a CPA and staff writer at Fit Small Business, specializing in small business Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Taxes. She is also an Adjunct Instructor at UCLA Extension where she has taught hundreds of small business owners how to setup and manage their books using QuickBooks for 8 years. Prior to joining Fit Small Business, Crystalynn was a Senior Learning Specialist at Intuit for 3 years and also ran her own QuickBooks consulting and training business. When Crystalynn isn’t writing or teaching, she enjoys rollerblading in Venice Beach and reading a good book.
How to Convert from QuickBooks Desktop to Online
Most people who have experienced moving from an old software system to a new one have the scars to prove it (myself included). If you’ve been a bit apprehensive about moving your data from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online, this article was written with you in mind! Before we get started, the process included in…
What Are the Best Invoice Payment Terms for Your Small Business?
Choosing the wrong invoice terms can disrupt your cash flow and alienate customers. However, for a freelancer or an entrepreneur just starting out, it can be difficult to know what terms to set to get paid faster and establish positive relationships with your customers. In this article, we’ll help you determine what terms to provide…
How To Set Up & Run Payroll In QuickBooks Online In 9 Steps
If you’re like most business owners, cash flow is tight and you want to save as much money as possible. One ways you can save money is to do your own payroll. If you use QuickBooks Online and you’ve got employees, then why not do your own payroll? In this step by step guide, we…
Intuit Payroll Services: Basic vs. Enhanced vs. Full Service
There are 3 payroll services offered by Intuit; basic, enhanced and full service. The main difference between them is their payroll tax filing features. The primary benefit of using an Intuit Payroll service is the integration with QuickBooks Online; there is no data sync required which means that your financial statements will always be up-to-date after…
The Top 20 Small Business Accounting Websites
We reviewed almost 200 accounting websites and found something for everybody. If you want to know how to improve cash flow, get up to speed on accounting basics or learn some new QuickBooks tips & tricks, then keep reading. The final cut stand out from the pack because they included useful tips that you could…
Understanding Early Payment Discounts on Invoices
Many businesses invoice their customers, allowing them to pay for goods and services in 30-90 days. Because many small businesses need cash sooner rather than later, early payment discounts of up to 2% can be provided as an incentive. In this article, we will discuss what vendors and customers need to know about early payment…
QuickBooks Online Comparison: Simple Start vs Essentials vs Plus
QuickBooks Online comes in three versions, Simple Start, Essentials and Plus. The primary differences between each version is their price and features, like the ability to pay bills online. We are going to deep dive into these differences, and provide examples of the types of business best served by each version. Which QuickBooks Online Version…
Section 179 Deduction 2017 – The Ultimate Guide
Under the Section 179 tax deduction, business owners can deduct up to $500,000 of qualifying equipment purchases in 2017. It is often referred to as the “SUV tax loophole” or “Hummer deduction,” for its ability to quickly deduct these types of vehicles. To make tax time a breeze, use QuickBooks to keep track of the…
Employer Identification Number (EIN): What It Is & Where To Get One
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a unique nine digit number that identifies your small business when you file taxes, open a business bank account, get a business loan, or do other business activities. Many, but not all, small businesses are required to get an EIN. If you have employees that you need to pay,…
QuickBooks Self-Employed: Is It Right For You?
QuickBooks Self-Employed is a software product designed for individuals who are self-employed and required to file a Schedule C, such as freelancers, realtors, Uber drivers, and independent consultants. Similar to QuickBooks Online, there is no software to install with QuickBooks Self-Employed. You just need an internet connection and a secure user id and password to…
QuickBooks Checks: Where to Buy, Pricing, & How To Print
Using QuickBooks Online, you can print checks at anytime from your QuickBooks account. This makes it easy and quick to pay vendors, employees, and general expenses. Click here to get 15% off your checks with QuickBooks. Where To Buy Business Checks In order to print checks directly from QuickBooks Online, you will first need to…
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