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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.
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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.
Video: Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
In this edition of Katie's Desk, Katie gives her thoughts on the Silicon Valley Bank collapse.
Video: The End of QuickBooks POS — But Say Hello to Shopify!
Intuit has recently announced the decision to discontinue QuickBooks Point-of-Sale. Effective immediately, there will be no new sales of this software. However, new users can be added to existing POS systems through October 2, 2023.
Video: Jan 2023 QuickBooks Online Updates
The QuickBooks team released four useful updates to QuickBooks Online (QBO) in January. These changes are targeted at specific subsets of QBO users. Let’s take a look at who benefits from the software changes.
Video: Salesforce Connector Demo in QuickBooks Online Advanced
In this video, Katie demonstrates how to connect Salesforce to your QuickBooks Online Advance account and its features.
Video: QuickBooks Online Updates 2022!
These kinds of updates can save you a lot of time and help you get paid more easily if you take advantage of them. Goodness knows we could all use a little more rest and peace of mind at the end of the year! As always, let us know if we can assist you with your books, software conversions, or QuickBooks questions.
Travel Tips for New Business Travelers
Our economy has had quite the journey the last few years, and for many professionals that may have entered the workforce during Covid-19 shutdowns, travel might be a newer part of the job description. Even airports seem like they can’t quite get the hang of it (ask me sometime about my trip to Orlando and the missing checked bag that was waiting on my step when I got home a week later).
That being said, I have worked on hacking the airport travel experience lately (no more missing bags for me!) and wanted to provide my tips for a smooth journey, whether you are new to business travel, or you are, like me, learning to travel in a world full of oopsies as we get used to semi-normalcy again.
4 COVID-Safe Ways QuickBooks Online Supports eCommerce Businesses
When you consider ways to make your business safer during the coronavirus pandemic, making changes using your business accounting software might not be the first path that comes to mind. Don’t let a humble software solution fool you! If you’re using QuickBooks Online, you can tap into great features that can make your employees and customers feel safer while the risk of virus transmission is high.
3 New QuickBooks Online Features To Give You Deeper Insights and Save Time
It’s easier than ever to slice and dice valuable data about your customers and your business, thanks to a new QuickBooks update. QuickBooks Online (QBO) has released a trio of updates that we’re excited about at Certum Solutions because they’ll help you better understand your business, tailor your employees’ payroll experience and save you time with automation.
North Carolina S Corp Rules: How To Keep Your Corporation Compliant
If your S corporation applied for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan or Paycheck Protection Program relief through the Small Business Administration, it may have come with a surprise: a request for a board resolution OKing the loan application.
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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.
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Certum's own accounting and ERP consulting team writes everything here, based on client implementations we've actually done — not generic outside content.
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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.
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Everything in the resource library — guides, checklists, comparisons, and downloads — is free to read and download, whether or not you're a Certum client.
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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).
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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.
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Yes. Contact us at help@certumsolutions.com with what you'd like covered.
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