Having a staff can be one of the most rewarding parts of running a small business — and one of the most stressful. The updates to QuickBooks Online this month take away some of the stress by making it simpler to manage, pay, and support employees. Other big updates in June include an increase to $5 million in QuickBooks Checking and QuickBooks Money accounts that’s FDIC-insured, streamlined user management, and a new tax feature for solopreneurs.

How many times have you heard “The Future is Here?” Well, this time, it’s really here, and any business with an e-commerce site can now take advantage of artificial intelligence (AI) in a number of ways.

If AI still feels somewhat mysterious and robots seem like something you may only see in “The Jetsons,” the still-recent introduction of AI-content generators make AI attainable and actually affordable, even for the smallest business.

MONROE, N.C. – May 24, 2023 – Certum Solutions, a one-stop shop for business technology using integrated solution stacks and peripheral hardware with QuickBooks software at their base, has awarded a $5,000 grant to Fayetteville, N.C.-based Cape Fear Botanical Garden for encouraging the use of reusable water bottles for healthy hydration and reduced waste.

The Intuit team has spiffed up a couple features in QuickBooks Online Advanced®, including a much-requested addition to custom reports. Just in time for the influx of part-time summer gigs, there’s a trio of changes that ease some of the burdens of managing employees and contractors. And for those contemplating a software migration involving QuickBooks Payments, the road has gotten a little smoother. In all, these three sets of QuickBooks updates can help you launch into summer fun with a little less stress.

The air is thick with pollen, which means it must be time for spring cleaning! It’s not just our homes that can use a refresh. If it feels like it’s time to throw open the windows of your business and let in the fresh breeze, I’ve got a few tips to keep you organized for a thorough spring cleaning. Clear out the dust bunnies, say farewell to the cobwebs in the corners, and bring some Marie Kondo energy to your company.

Learn why SEO matters for businesses of all sizes and how you can manage your SEO in-house to boost your search result ranking. Discover tips on conducting keyword research, creating content, optimizing URLs and descriptions, and building links. With a focus on providing value to your audience, these simple tips can help you improve your website's visibility and credibility, ultimately driving more organic traffic. Whether you're just getting started or looking to improve your existing SEO strategy, this video has something for you.

With the goal of making it easier for Americans to save money for retirement, Congress signed into effect the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) 2.0 Act in December 2022. The legislation affects businesses and employees across the country. There are more than 90 provisions that affect various aspects of retirement savings plans in the SECURE Act of 2022, so I’m going to highlight seven updates of note and what they mean for employers and employees.

Responsible money management is at the heart of all bookkeeping and accounting. Where an organization’s financial goals drastically differ is whether it is a for-profit business or a nonprofit organization.

When the goal is stewardship and reinvestment of funds, you’re in the realm of nonprofit accounting. If you’re a nonprofit treasurer, president, board member, or executive director, you want to be sure that funds are being used responsibly and keep the books in shape in case of an audit. For nonprofit leaders or bookkeepers dipping their toes into nonprofit work, there are a few basics you’ll want to know before you jump in.

Instead of April showers, we’re getting a sprinkling of updates to QuickBooks Online Advanced and QuickBooks Payroll. No matter how small, we’re always happy to see changes that make running business easier.

This month, there are new simple options for creating comparison visualizations, an easier way to run payroll when you employ union members, and a compelling reason to switch to QuickBooks Online Advanced and Shopify’s point of sale.