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Using QuickBooks for Multiple Businesses

May 11, 2018May 8, 2024 Harriet Gatter

Question: I use QuickBooks Premier for my distributorship. I also run another small business. Can I use my QuickBooks program for that, too, or do I have to buy Premier again? Answer: You can set up another company or companies in QuickBooks Premier at no additional charge from QuickBooks. You do not have to purchase…

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Distributor News, ManagementDistributor, multiple business, Quickbooks

How to Delete Items in a List on QuickBooks

February 16, 2018May 8, 2024 Harriet Gatter

Question: I am working in QuickBooks Premier. I want to delete an item in a list, but QB will not let me. What can I do? Answer: QuickBooks will only allow you to delete an entry in a list if you have never used it before in your company file. If you have ever used…

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Do I Really Have to Reconcile My Checking Account?

February 2, 2018May 8, 2024 Harriet Gatter

Question: I don’t like reconciling my checking account. Is there really a reason to do that? Answer: Monthly reconciliations are a critical part of your accounting. I could argue that it is one of the most important steps to making sure your records are complete and correct. Every month, you should reconcile each of your…

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Your Accountant Suggests Illegal Activity. What Do You Do?

January 19, 2018May 8, 2024 Harriet Gatter

Question: My accountant is suggesting things that I know are not legal. What should I do? Answer: I would find a new accountant right away. You do not want to be tainted by the accountant’s lack of ethics and end up owing additional taxes, penalties or worse. There is a difference, however, between income tax…

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Keeping Track of Your Apparel Orders

January 5, 2018May 8, 2024 Harriet Gatter

Question: How do I record an apparel order with more than one supplier? Answer: We do have complicated orders in our business—none more so than apparel orders. In all orders, I recommend that you use your internal purchase order number to number all parts of the order in your system: customer sales order, supplier purchase…

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Apparel, ManagementAccounting, Apparel, harriet gatter, Quickbooks

Why Won’t My QuickBooks Work on Windows 10?

December 29, 2017May 8, 2024 Harriet Gatter

Question: I have recently purchased a new computer with Microsoft 365 which includes Windows 10. Why won’t my QuickBooks work now? Answer: Microsoft 365 is a new licensing version of the Microsoft Office with which we are all familiar. There are two ways to purchase it: Web-based, which is accessed online Installed locally on your…

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When Should I Get QuickBooks Premier 2018?

December 8, 2017May 8, 2024 Harriet Gatter

Question: When is the best time to buy QuickBooks Premier 2018? Answer: Premier 2018 was released in September 2017. So far, the reports are good. It works well, and bugs have been few. However, conventional QuickBooks wisdom is to wait until January to avoid as many of the inevitable early glitches, updates and fixes as…

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What Are My QuickBooks Options on Mac?

November 17, 2017May 8, 2024 Harriet Gatter

Question: I have a Mac that I use for my business, but I’d like to use QuickBooks. What are my options? Answer: There is a Mac desktop version of QuickBooks, which is very different from the Windows QuickBooks and is inadequate for our business. Furthermore, it is being discontinued, and a 2017 version is not…

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Where Can I Get QuickBooks Software?

November 3, 2017May 8, 2024 Harriet Gatter

Question: Where should I look for QuickBooks software? Answer: My advice is to buy only from a proven source. The safest source is to buy directly from Intuit. But, there are many resellers that provide some attractive offers. I’ve heard a full range of reports from good to bad. Be careful in your selection of…

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Computer & Electronics, Marketing and Salesharriet gatter, Quickbooks, resale, Software

Help! My QuickBooks Isn’t Working Right!

October 20, 2017May 8, 2024 Harriet Gatter

Question: My QuickBooks isn’t working the way it should. Is there anything I can do to fix the problems? Answer: If you are experiencing basic operating problems in QuickBooks, there is a “Verify and Rebuild” function. To run this, back up your QuickBooks first, and go to “File” to “Utilities.” Run “Verify Data,” which will…

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