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Things Every Business Should Know About Payments--A Series

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2) Processing Credit Cards In QuickBooks Gives Even MORE Benefits Save time, Save Sanity: Almost 7 bookkeeping hours per month can be saved with automatic integration and reconciliation.  That's about 82 hours a year! Giving you more free time. Reduce Errors: Automatic integration and reconciliation of payments in QuickBooks reduces errors because there's no need for manual double entry of transactions Overall Better Experience: 71.5% of QuickBooks users that switched from another provider say that they are more satisfied than they were with their previous processing method (2012 Payments User Survey) What Exactly Is Integration? Got a QuickBooks® Mess?  Call the QuickBooksGal! (775) 348-9225

Things Every Business Should Know About Payments—A Series

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1) Benefits From Accepting Credit Cards Make More Money: Consumers spend twice as much when using a credit card rather than cash.  When using cash, a customer only has a limited amount that they can spend.  With a credit card, money seems endless (even though it’s not), and buyers are more likely to “splurge” since the payment doesn’t seem immediate. Increased Revenue! : It’s rare that someone carries around more than $20 cash now-a-days, and pennies, nickels, and dimes are almost extinct.  When the total comes out to be $21.44, and the buyer only has a $20 bill, it is more likely that they will just resort to using their credit/debit card rather than scavenging through their purse to find spare change to pay the difference. Keep Track Of Who’s Buying: When a customer uses a credit card, they end up leaving you with some way to identify them—usually a name—which can be beneficial to your business.  Keeping customer information on file can be a w...

QuickBooks Online: The Better Solution for You

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Need to do your accounting, but want a vacation? We have the solution! QuickBooks Online is an accessible, safe, and easy way to simplify your accounting. With no software to download, using QuickBooks online is as easy as using any other website. Plus, you can use it from any device anywhere you want! Here are the top 5 reasons QuickBooks Online will work for you: 1. QuickBooks Online is accessible anywhere with an internet connection. If a vacation is needed but you must keep up with your books, do your accounting on the beach! 2. Using QuickBooks Online means you are working live. Once you work in your file, there is no need to save the data or back it up. It is automatically updated. This is especially convenient if you have multiple users in your file. No need to transfer backups, or bother with restoring your files. 3. Updates happen often and automatically. With QuickBooks online you do not have to worry if all users are updating the company file, as it is ...

Why Remote Support Works for You!

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The QuickBooks Gal offers remote support for your QuickBooks needs. But why should you take advantage of this opportunity?  1. Faster and More Efficient Assistance- With remote support our Advanced  Certified QuickBooks Proadvisors can assist you right when you need it. No need to travel between offices, transport your files to various locations, and no wait for computers to load. Support is only a phone call away.  2. You Can See Exactly what your ProAdvisor is doing- Using a remote support tool gives dual control to both you and your QuickBooks ProAdvisor. This way, instead of attempting to explain how to fix a problem, the ProAdvisor can do it for you and explain what is happening every step of the way.  3. It's completely safe- Most remote support outlets offer one time only access to your computer. Join.Me, our most frequently used remote support site, uses a unique 9 digit code every time you log on. Once exited, the code is i...

Managing your Business Finances like a Pro: Getting Started

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Begin managing your finances using QuickBooks with these simple steps and quick tips. Getting Started Consult with your accountant and discuss the use of QuickBooks Buy and Install QuickBooks pro (You can buy through us here ) Structure your various accounts- Start with the minimum number of accounts, then expand. Establish an accounting routine that works for you and stick to it. Work with your accountant and keep in close contact all year round. Good Accounting Habits Record Transactions regularly. Including but not limited to:      Buying/Expense: bills, checks, credit, paying employees, contractors      Selling/Income: estimates, invoices, sales      Credit Card Transactions Reconcile accounts monthy Update financial statements quarterly Be as accurate and Consistant as possible Fix mistakes as they happen (They are fixable!) Set Up Your Budget It is simple to set up your comp...

Do You Need an Employer Identification Number? (EIN)

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Filing Taxes is difficult, which is usually where I come in. If you're new to the Business World, you may not yet know what you need. An EIN is necessary if you say 'yes' to any of these questions: Do you have an employees besides yourself? Does your business operate as a corporation or a partnership? Do you file any of these tax returns? employment excise alcohol tobacco firearms Do you withhold taxes on income (other than wages) for a non-resident alien? Do you have a Keogh Plan? Are you involved in any of these organizations? Trusts ( EXCEPT certain grantor-owned revocable trusts, IRAs, Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return ) Estates Real estate mortgage investment conduits Non-profit Organizations Employee Plans If you need an EIN, you can: Go to www.irs.gov and search for online EIN Call EIN at 800.829.4933 Fax a completed Form SS-4  to the Fax # located in the SS-4 Instructions Mail a completed Form SS-4 to the address in the SS-...