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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.
Case Study: QuickBooks Implementation for a Commercial Construction Company
[Certum Solutions] definitely saves us money. I am most impressed by their teamwork and dedication to their clients. I would recommend Certum Solutions to anyone who wants to run their business right.
Katie’s Desk: Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) collapse late last week was the biggest news most businesses didn’t get to process before the weekend.
Personally, I saw the headlines, moved on, and then only was able to read more and research over the weekend. However, as I dug deeper into the details of the SVB failure, I realized it was more far-reaching that I thought. The good news was that I finished my research feeling confident that our economic policy and the Fed are already at work making customers whole and at the end of the day it is an exciting study of economics in action.
How long should you keep your tax records?
Keeping records for the right amount of time is confusing for many of our clients; after all, we know you would rather spend your time in your business than on your business.
Are you a pack rat or have you gone digital? How about a mix of both? Either way, very few records need to be kept forever. What’s important is to know where to find something and know the government’s requirements. You’ll want to hold on to your receipts, statements, and other documents based on tax year and, in some cases, for other reasons.
5 Proven Ways to Get Shoppers Back to Your eCommerce Store
As a business owner, you may have taken the opportunity to build out your e-commerce storefront. As the worst of the pandemic subsided in 2022, shoppers returned to physical stores and cut back on big-ticket discretionary spending online, CNN reported.
Many of our clients run e-commerce businesses, and sell goods or services online. These are the top five ways I’m encouraging our business owners to entice shoppers back to their online stores.
February’s Updates are a Real Sweet Deal in QuickBooks Online
Celebrating Valentine’s Day often brings to mind sweeping, dramatic love scenes. Think: John Cusack’s boombox serenade. Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan’s rendezvous atop the Empire State Building. Anna’s self-sacrifice for Elsa on the frozen fjord. In real life, we know that love is often found not in grand gestures, but in the little things.
This February, the team at QuickBooks Online is showing its love through small updates that mean a lot. More customization in QuickBooks Online Advanced and two changes affecting QuickBooks Payroll reduce friction for users.
Case Study: How ScanOnline Scaled with QuickBooks Enterprise Diamond
Certum Solutions helped the growing enterprise wireless provider, ScanOnline, scale confidently with intuitive, rightsized reporting and warehouse management tools from QuickBooks Enterprise Diamond suite.
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.
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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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