The Firm of Gardner & Billing, CPAs PLLC

For those of our clients that use QuickBooks for their business or personal accounting, we would like to point out a relatively new feature from QuickBooks called QuickBooks Online. This feature works basically the same as QuickBooks always has, but instead of purchasing and installing software, users pay for use of the program and can log-in and access their books online.   Fees for using QuickBooks Online can be paid on a monthly basis or on an annual basis depending on the needs of the user. The fact that your record is housed online means that your QuickBooks can be accessed from any computer with internet access as well as from a tablet or smartphone. It also provides automatic back-up of your data, so losing a hard drive in a computer would not require reconstruction of your record.   To ease security concerns, QuickBooks also promises the same security of your data as banks offer with online banking and transactions.   Another plus is the ability to share the file and t

Getting organized provides many valuable and smart opportunities to give yourself a raise. By Lorie Marrero By Amanda Rohde/Getty      #1: See what you have. We always say that visibility is the goal of almost any organizing project, and gaining that visibility to your stuff allows you to make smarter purchases. If you know that you already have four pink sweatshirts, you won't need to buy another one.   #2: Use what you have. Along with making smarter purchases, the visibility you will gain from organizing your home allows you to avoid waste. Planning your meals and being able to find and use what you have purchased means less spoiled or stale food being thrown out. You're also more likely to use coupons and gift certificates when you have a system for locating them. (A simple accordion check-file from the office supply store works well.) Try planning your meals and thus grocery list around what is on sale this week or month. #3: Stop late fees and unnece