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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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The newest guides, updates, and breakdowns from our team — covering QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho, ERP, and everything in between.
QuickBooks Team Sprinkles 4 Niche Updates into QBO
Happy new year! If the product updates from Intuit QuickBooks are any indication, we may all still be recovering from the holiday season and easing into 2023. No judgment from me!
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: 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.
Case Study: QuickBooks Upgrade & Bookkeeping Services for FreyCo
See how FreyCo, an IT managed services firm, modernized client QuickBooks software, cleaned up bookkeeping, and enhanced financial workflows with Certum Solutions.
Certum Solutions Named Intuit’s 2022 Trailblazer of the Year
Katherine Bunschoten, President of Certum Solutions, and team accept the awards for Trailblazer of the Year, as well as distinctions in four sales categories, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Online Advanced, QuickBooks Payroll, and QuickBooks Payments, for the Executive tier.
New QuickBooks Online B2B Feature and 3 Other QBO Updates
As 2022 winds down, the team at Intuit QuickBooks® has gifted us a new feature and a handful of updates to make our lives a little easier in the new year.
The first several features are available to all QuickBooks Online (QBO) users, but the last ones are only for QBO Advanced customers.
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.
6 QuickBooks Online Updates to Help you Through the Holidays
For so many small business owners, the holiday season brings in more orders, sales and service requests – which means you’re busy. Especially at this time of year, your accounting software should bring more joy and less stress as you manage your business.
In that spirit, Intuit® has released six feature updates that can bring calm vibes to the busy season. The first two features are only available to customers with QuickBooks® Online (QBO) Advanced; the rest are available to all of our QuickBooks Online customers.
A Veteran’s Day Tribute from Certum Solutions
We’ve been a proud employer of veterans since the early days of our business, and we love to take this opportunity to thank our two current employed veterans, Patricia Burchfield and Tatyana Kelly, for their service and make them feel appreciated.
Alternate Vendors in QuickBooks Enterprise - MUST have Advanced Inventory
OK, so I will be the first to admit that in running this business, and in trying to stay sane the last few years that occasionally I have missed things.
Well, apparently I missed something huge.
Alternate vendors was enhanced a few years ago in QuickBooks Enterprise, and I totally, completely, did not know until this week.
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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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