Question: I am considering switching to QuickBooks Online. I charge sales tax in several states. Can QB do that?
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Tag: Management
Play Nice in the Sandbox – Capitalize on Market Opportunities
In the fast-paced world of the printing industry, the relationship between sales and production is crucial to a company’s overall success. Despite having different goals and day-to-day operations, these two departments must work together to deliver quality products efficiently and on time. When sales and production are misaligned or in conflict, it can lead to…
Read MoreWhy You Should Talk to Printing Industry Students at Trade Shows
In the printing industry, there are plenty of opportunities for professionals and students to come together. These events offer a chance for students to learn real-world insights and gain valuable connections, while professionals can receive fresh perspectives and new ideas from the next generation. Staying ahead of industry trends and maintaining a fresh perspective are…
Read MoreA New Look at ‘Customer Focus’
It’s not uncommon for business leaders to stress the importance of “customer focus” through all areas of their enterprise. On the surface, not a bad idea. However, upon closer look, this approach may be keeping your business from realizing its full potential. Here’s why. We’ve all heard of the Pareto Principle, sometimes referred to as…
Read MoreWho’s Afraid of a Bad Review?
You are dealing with the nasty customer. Demanding, curt, and downright rude sometimes, this customer is condescending and a know it all. But they are a significant enough percentage of your business that firing them is anything but a no brainer. Besides losing their business, you fear they will take out their anger in that…
Read MoreCan I See Open Sales Order Lists in QuickBooks?
Ask the Accountant: Question: Is there a way to see what a sales order is for in an open sales order list in QuickBooks? Answer: It can be frustrating to look at a list of open sales orders by Customer and not know which order is for which product. There is a workaround for that.…
Read More3 Keys to Being in Control of the Sales Process: Even When You Feel Out of Control
Sales can seem difficult and out of control unless you know the keys to making the sales process easy. Always be in control. Here are the 3 keys: 1. On every sales call, before the call is over, you must agree on next steps. You can never assume your prospect will follow up. You must discuss…
Read MoreAutomatic Downloads of Data: Is It Possible?
Ask the Accountant… Question: Is there anything I need to do if I have my bank and credit card data automatically downloaded into QuickBooks? Does all the information just get recorded? Answer: That sounds lovely, but it does not work that way, unfortunately. It is just a big dump of information into your QuickBooks, and…
Read MoreHow to ‘Park’ An Entry in QuickBooks for Later
Ask the Accountant… Question: When I enter my credit card charges or bank entries, I don’t always know where to put them in QuickBooks. Do I have to wait until I know before entering them? Answer: QuickBooks has an expense account that allows you to “park” an entry until you can figure out where it…
Read MoreWhat Could You Accomplish If You Weren’t Afraid
I have had the wonderful opportunity to personally get to know thousands of people in our industry. Truth is that most of them never became all they could be because of fear. Fear of making sales calls. Fear of learning new product lines. Fear of asking for referrals. Fear of introducing yourself at a networking…
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