Once upon a time there was a person that had been through a lot in their life. That person had been through some wonderful and exciting experiences. That person had been through many disappointing experiences that discouraged them. That person had been through some painful experiences that hurt them deeply. Over time the disappointments and…
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Ask the Accountant… Question: Which QuickBooks Online product is right for me? Answer: If you have read my blogs, you know that I am not a big fan of QBO (QuickBooks Online) for an ad specialty distributor. However, there are some circumstances where QBO is the better choice, such as when you are using an…
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Ask the Accountant… Question: My QuickBooks Premier 2018 had an update today. There was an error message about a security risk because of a browser. Now my QuickBooks isn’t working. What now? Answer: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 has been the default browser for QuickBooks Desktop. Microsoft stopped its support of Internet Explorer on June 15,…
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Now that I have your attention, let me explain. In life we take in a great deal to nourish us — food, water, and air. Once we have used up the nourishment in that food, water, and air, our bodies eliminate the waste each of these creates. The fact is that if we retain the…
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Ask the Accountant… Question: When I try to designate a vendor as a 1099 vendor, it is greyed out. How do I change that? Answer: There has been a recent change to Preferences in QB Premier regarding 1099 status of vendors. Now, you must turn on the 1099 option in “Preferences” > “Tax: 1099” (toward…
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Something many of us are used to by now is attending virtual meetings. For most of us, this is due to working at home throughout the pandemic, but Natalie Yeadon, co-founder and CEO of Impetus Digital, recognized the benefits of implementing virtual technology into corporate meetings and events long before it became our reality. Yeadon…
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A few years ago, I worked with a life coach. We met once a month and talked about various business and life issues. At the beginning of one meeting, the coach asked me if I was still going to the gym and working out. It’s never good when someone has to ask that question. I…
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Ask the Accountant… Question: I usually end up with lots of windows open in QuickBooks Premier. Is there an easier way to close them than one at a time? Answer: To close all your open windows in QuickBooks Desktop (Pro, Premier, or Enterprise), go to “Window” at the top of the screen, and then “Close…
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When we are trying to improve our life, we need to add new tasks to achieve the new results we are seeking. For example: If we are trying to lose weight, we need to eat healthier foods. If we are trying to get fit, we need to exercise. If we are trying to grow…
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Ask the Accountant… Question: I have several sales orders for one client, but my client wants just one invoice. Can I do that in QB Premier? Answer: Yes, you can. When you are ready to create one invoice for multiple sales orders already created in Premier, go to “Create Invoices” on the Home Page and…
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