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QuickBooks Desktop 2023 Service Ending May 31, 2026: What It Means and What to Do
Payroll, bank feeds, and payment processing all stop on May 31, 2026 for QuickBooks Desktop 2023 users. Here's what changes, what doesn't, and your three options explained honestly.
QuickBooks Online vs. Intuit Enterprise Suite: Which One Does Your Business Actually Need?
Still on QuickBooks Online but feeling the squeeze? This guide cuts through the marketing noise and tells you exactly when QBO is still the right call — and when Intuit Enterprise Suite is the smarter move for your business.
QuickBooks Online Plans Compared (2026): Which One Is Right for Your Business?
QuickBooks Online Plus is the most purchased plan — but only when it's configured for how your business actually works. Most business owners who DIY their QBO setup spend weeks fixing what should have been set up right the first time.
What is a QuickBooks Solution Provider (QSP) and why does it matter?
There are many reputable QuickBooks Solution Providers (QSPs) that offer excellent services and support. Currently there are approximately 350 in the US alone! The best provider for you will depend on your specific needs and requirements. It is recommended that you read customer reviews and consider factors such as expertise, customer service, budget, location, and industry specialization. Ultimately, it is important to choose a provider that aligns with your business goals and can provide the level of the specific services and support you require.
Monday.com Project Management: The Complete Lifecycle Guide for 2026
The Monday.com Project Lifecycle Framework: An Overview
This guide is structured around a proven project management lifecycle framework adapted for Monday.com. Here's a quick map of what we cover in this tutorial:
1 - Intake & Initiation
Capture structured project requests using Monday WorkForms — with required fields, conditional logic, and multi-page forms.
2 - Planning & Structuring
Use automations to create project boards from templates, assign tasks, and set due dates — all triggered by a single status change.
3 - Closure & Archiving
Properly close out completed projects using Monday's archive feature — preserving data and severing live board connections safely.
monday.com for Small Business: Overview of Work Management Features
Monday.com is a work management platform that gives small and mid-sized businesses real-time visibility into who is doing what, where projects stand, and where the team needs support; without the chaos of spreadsheets and email chains. In this guide, our Project Portfolio Manager Tish walks through the key features: My Work view, Workspaces, Boards, Monday Docs, multiple project views (Gantt, Kanban, Calendar, Workload), and Automations. Watch the full demo above and follow along below.
Your NC Secretary of State Annual Report Is Due April 15, 2026— Here's What You Need to Know
If you own an LLC or corporation registered in North Carolina, there is a compliance deadline sitting on your calendar that you cannot afford to ignore: April 15, 2026. That is the date the North Carolina Secretary of State requires most business entities to file their annual report, and failing to do it does not just result in a fine. It can result in your business being administratively dissolved.
We talk to business owners every day who didn't realize this deadline existed, didn't realize it applied to them, or assumed someone else was handling it. This post is our attempt to make sure that is not you.
Not sure where your business stands? We'll check for you. Get a Free Compliance Review
QuickBooks Online Advanced: Backup & Restore Has Moved (2026)
This guide covers the 2026 change Intuit QuickBooks made to the location of the backup and restore feature in QuickBooks Online Advanced. It explains where the feature used to be, where it is now, how to turn it on, how to run both automatic and manual backups, the difference between the three backup types, and how to restore a previous backup.
9 Benefits of Inventory Accounting
For businesses that sell, resell, manufacture, or distribute physical products, inventory typically represents the largest asset on the balance sheet. Yet inventory accounting remains one of the most misunderstood aspects of financial management.
When inventory systems don't align with accounting platforms, the financial consequences compound quickly: distorted gross margins, inaccurate cost of goods sold (COGS), balance sheet discrepancies, and operational decisions based on unreliable data.
How to Use and Manage Receipts in QuickBooks Online
This guide explains how to capture, attach, and manage receipts in QuickBooks Online. It covers three ways to get receipts into QuickBooks; the mobile app camera, desktop file upload, and team email forwarding. Followed by how to review, categorize, and save each receipt correctly. The guide also covers attaching receipt images directly to transactions for audit purposes. Who is it for? Small business owners, bookkeepers, and office managers who use QuickBooks Online and want a cleaner, more organized system for tracking business expenses.
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