FREE RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES
Accounting & ERP Guides, Comparisons, and Tools for Growing Businesses
Still trying to figure out whether QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho, or a full ERP system is the right fit; or whether your current setup just needs to be cleaned up and configured properly? This is where Certum Solutions publishes the guides, comparisons, checklists, and case studies we wish more businesses had before they signed a software contract or hired a bookkeeper. Everything here is written by our own accounting and ERP consulting team for U.S.-based small and mid-sized businesses (roughly $1M–$50M in revenue) evaluating their systems in 2026; not outside contributors guessing at what matters.
Not sure where to start?
Head-to-head breakdowns of QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho, Odoo, and ERP options, built to help you decide, not just compare features.Free checklists, templates, and calculators you can use todayStep-by-step walkthroughs recorded inside real QuickBooks, Xero, and ERP accounts.Real Certum client stories: the problem, the system we implemented, and the result.In-depth articles on QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho, ERP, & running the financial side of your business.Latest from Certum
The newest guides, updates, and breakdowns from our team — covering QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho, ERP, and everything in between.
Is Intuit Enterprise Suite Right for Your Business? An Honest 2026 Overview
Outgrown QuickBooks but hesitant to commit to a full ERP? Here's an honest look at Intuit Enterprise Suite — what it does well, where it still falls short, and who it's actually built for.
The 10 Best Accounting & Bookkeeping Software for Small Business in 2026
QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zoho Books, and Odoo compared—pricing, features, best use cases, and expert recommendations. Free online accounting software comparison guide and video overview. We offer free consultations and quotes, schedule one today to see how we can help you pick the best accounting software for your business needs.
QuickBooks Online Plans Compared (2026): Which One Is Right for Your Business?
QuickBooks Online Plus is the most purchased plan — but only when it's configured for how your business actually works. Most business owners who DIY their QBO setup spend weeks fixing what should have been set up right the first time.
QuickBooks Online Advanced: Backup & Restore Has Moved (2026)
This guide covers the 2026 change Intuit QuickBooks made to the location of the backup and restore feature in QuickBooks Online Advanced. It explains where the feature used to be, where it is now, how to turn it on, how to run both automatic and manual backups, the difference between the three backup types, and how to restore a previous backup.
How to Use and Manage Receipts in QuickBooks Online
This guide explains how to capture, attach, and manage receipts in QuickBooks Online. It covers three ways to get receipts into QuickBooks; the mobile app camera, desktop file upload, and team email forwarding. Followed by how to review, categorize, and save each receipt correctly. The guide also covers attaching receipt images directly to transactions for audit purposes. Who is it for? Small business owners, bookkeepers, and office managers who use QuickBooks Online and want a cleaner, more organized system for tracking business expenses.
What's New in Odoo 19 E-Commerce? 2026 Feature & Implementation Guide
Odoo 19 e-commerce, released September 2025 with refinements in the January 2026 Odoo 19.1 patch, introduces 10+ significant updates to the Odoo website and shop modules. Key features include a redesigned abandoned cart recovery system (targeting only future carts, not historical ones), click & collect with real-time per-location stock visibility, fully mobile-optimized product comparison, alternative product blocks with custom per-product titles, configurable extra checkout steps, wish list functionality, dynamic product option filtering (with auto search above 20 variants), white-box image magnification, unit-of-measure pricing, and payment method badge display throughout the purchase journey.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Guides, comparisons, checklists, video tutorials, and client case studies covering QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho, ERP systems, inventory software, and general accounting topics for small and mid-sized businesses.
-
Certum's own accounting and ERP consulting team writes everything here, based on client implementations we've actually done — not generic outside content.
-
All three, plus Odoo, Cin7, Katana, and other ERP and inventory platforms. Certum is vendor-neutral, so the content reflects what actually fits different business situations, not one software brand.
-
Everything in the resource library — guides, checklists, comparisons, and downloads — is free to read and download, whether or not you're a Certum client.
-
New guides and comparisons are added regularly, and existing posts are updated when software pricing, features, or plans change (like the 2026 QuickBooks Online price increase).
-
Start with the Software Comparisons category, or book a free consultation and tell us where you're at — we'll point you to the right guide or give you a direct answer.
-
Yes. Contact us at help@certumsolutions.com with what you'd like covered.
Featured
Featured Resources
Our most-requested guides, tools, and breakdowns — picked for businesses actively evaluating software, cleaning up their books, or getting ready to scale.
Printable Resources
More From Certum Solutions
Explore Additional Services
Certum connects it to your inventory, payroll, operations, and financial strategy — so every part of your business runs on the same source of truth.
Subscribe to our monthly email newsletter!
Let's figure out what your business actually needs
You don't need more software recommendations from someone who doesn't know your business. You need a straight answer from someone who does. Tell us where you're at; we'll tell you exactly what makes sense next, whether that's cleaning up your books, switching platforms, or building a financial system from the ground up. No pressure, no obligation, just clarity.
Prefer to call? (980) 210-6946