The truth is that true business development tasks are very distasteful. In fact, they are so distasteful, most business owners and sales reps in our industry drive below average results and earn below average income.
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Ask the Accountant: Can I Move Order History to QuickBooks?
Ask the Accountant… Question: I am thinking of converting from another industry software into QuickBooks Online. Can I move my order history from my old system into QuickBooks? Answer: I get this question often when discussing system conversions with distributors. Unfortunately, you cannot move order history from another order management system into QB. You can, however, move your Customer and/or Vendor List from your current system into QBO, although I strongly suggest you clean up your lists before making this move. If you are currently in QB Desktop (Pro, Premier…
Read MoreWisdom From Simon Cowell
Recently I heard an interview with Simon Cowell sharing some wisdom he learned from his parents. Truly this is one of the most important keys to success.
Read MoreKnow the Difference Between Debit and Credit on QuickBooks
While a debit card looks and is accepted as a credit card, they are very different from one another, despite the Visa or Mastercard logo on the debit card.
Read MoreNever Use the F Word
In sales we need to learn to avoid using the F word. No, not that F word.
Read MoreAre You Using QuickBooks’ ‘Ask My Accountant’ Feature?
QB has a very useful feature for organizing questions called Ask My Accountant.
Read MorePractice Makes Profits
Each of us had a past moment in this business that we did not know what to say. We just got out in the field or on the phone, and did our best at what we were told to say.
Read MoreWill Jobs Move from QuickBooks Premier to Online?
I am using QB Premier and set up my orders with jobs. If I move to QBO, will the jobs move as well?
Read MoreProblems: Solved or Dissolved
My lesson in life is to give my problems a lot less worry. Rather, I need to give my problems a lot more patience knowing that in time they will all dissolve.
Read MoreStop Delaying, Start Selling
“I wish I didn’t go to the gym today.” No one has ever uttered those words. To the contrary. We end our day upset because we put it off. Again. “I’ll go first thing” becomes “I’ll go at lunchtime” becomes “I’ll go when I finish up” becomes “I’ll go after dinner” becomes “I’ll go first…
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