Monica Muir

What Are You Costing The Business?

Have you maximized your investment in QuickBooks? There is so much this software can do to help you run your business better that goes unused. For many, it's not knowing that QuickBooks has that capability or some may not think it important to track cer... Read >

Budgeting in QB

An under-used tool in QuickBooks is the Budget and this is a good time of year to set it up. I know many businesses don't even take the time to work on a budget. But your budget is a powerful feature that can help you in a few ways. First it helps you con... Read >

1099's for QuickBooks 2012

Okay as promised here's the article for 1099-MISC using QuickBooks 2012. Let me give you the steps first. Select your 1099s vendors Verify vendor information, i.e. that you have the correct address and tax ID Map the accounts that you... Read >

What's new in 2012 for QuickBooks Pro and above

I have to start with this first feature because it's been on my wish list for several years. If you do payroll in-house and have crews at job/customer sites, then this one feature alone should pay for the upgrade and save you money! Batched Timesheets ... Read >

Is Your Business Out of Balance?

You wouldn’t be in business if it weren’t for your clients. Yet, sometimes we almost forget that we are ultimately in business to receive a salary and to make a profit. In large companies, a balance must be maintained between serving clients and serving t... Read >

Want Fries with Your Burger? The Fine Art of the Upsell

Restaurants do it beautifully. “Did you leave any room for dessert or coffee?” At least one car rental company my client just visited did it obnoxiously. “Did you want insurance, gas, a GPS, or a toddler seat? Who will be responsible for the car if... Read >

Seven Summer Projects That Can Heat Up Your Business

Summer is a great time for new projects that revitalize our lives. If your spouse or family is creative, you may have a lot of those summer projects that require your time and attention at your home this season. But what about a summer project for your ... Read >

In the Niche of Time

You’ve probably heard advice about how it helps to carve out a niche for your business. But did you know it will also save you a tremendous amount of time? Here’s why. When a small business first opens, the entrepreneur is thankful to take anyone w... Read >

Troubleshooting Bank Reconciliations

It's great when you balance the checkbook or credit card account and everything works smoothly. I hope that's your experience at least most of the time. However, there are times when the initial attempt to reconcile doesn't work out. So, where do you sta... Read >

How Healthy is your QuickBooks Data File?

When you have problems with your QuickBooks data file, it can be upsetting and time consuming to fix. Yet, there are some good practices and warning signals, so you can hopefully prevent a corrupted file. Get familiar with the Product Information Window (... Read >

Finishing Strong

We're nearing year-end and a very busy time of year when it comes to your books. While I realize that December is a busy time of year with parties, travel and days out of the office, it's also a time to take a close look at the business. Here are a few ... Read >

Is it Time to Upgrade?

The new version of QuickBooks is out and I'll be highlighting some of the new features in upcoming articles. The question clients frequently ask is, Is it time to upgrade? The answer, of course, depends. So, ask yourself these questions: 1. Am I u... Read >

A Penny Saved Isn't Always a Penny Earned

Is Your Bookkeeper Wasting Your Money? With good intentions and a desire to save money for their companies, bookkeepers often miss simple ways to save money. Many business owners think of the bookkeepers as a guardian of their funds. But what I frequen... Read >

QuickBooks' Frustrations

Most of my clients come my way because they've experienced some type of confusion or frustration with QuickBooks. Recently, I've spent some time helping a client move from Online QuickBooks to Desktop QuickBooks. Although both are QuickBooks products, th... Read >

Printing Tags for Multiple Units of Measure in Point of Sale

I wrote previously about using Multiple Units of Measure and how it can simplify your Items list and make receiving and ordering simpler. However, printing the tags for those different units of measure is not so simple. POS will print just the default ... Read >