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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Take A Poop
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…
Read MoreDo You Believe In You?
I love Ed Mylett. Recently, I heard Ed talk about identifying the individual who holds the greatest importance in believing in our worth and potential. Most of us may think it is of the utmost importance that our prospects believe in us and our value. Fact is, as Ed said, the most important person you…
Read MoreHow to Designate a Vendor as a 1099 Vendor in QuickBooks
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…
Read MoreSkip the Cardio
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…
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of All of Your QuickBooks Windows Easily
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…
Read MoreObligation Vs. Celebration
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…
Read MoreHow to Turn Multiple Orders Into One Invoice
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…
Read MoreThe Life-Saving Solution: A Conversation with LifeVac Founder
Being an entrepreneur isn’t always about making money. For LifeVac founder Arthur Lih, it’s about making a difference. What if you had already built a successful business, sold it for millions of dollars, then on the cusp of retirement, you realized you could create something that wouldn’t just change someone’s life, but it could save…
Read MoreDon’t Spit
In Italian, there is a saying that, loosely translated, states, “Don’t spit.” What it means is that when you are in a room, “don’t spit” on the ceiling because you never know when you will need to go back in that room. Think about it. How many times have we lost our temper or been…
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