Frequently Asked Questions

Yes.  Contractors are one of the main industry types that is a good fit for using QuickBooks Online Plus but it really depends on the size and scope of your company.  Smaller contractors will probably be able to use Plus but will eventually want to upgrade to the QuickBooks Online Advanced version because of the additional users, features, and scalability. Here are some of the key features that are in Online Plus and are helpful for the contracting industry:
  1. Up to 5 users
  2. Easily manage job costs with time tracking and project management
  3. Remote access allows you and your employees to be in different places and still have access to your data
  4. Manage 1099 contractors from within QuickBooks Online
  5. Track your expenses into categories so that you can easily track them for tax time
  6. Send professional-looking invoices and estimates from anywhere and with integrated payments, customers can click and pay on the spot
  7. Track labor costs by project
  8. Detailed reporting that allows you to track performance and create projections for the future
  9. Addon full-service payroll and QuickBooks Time tracking for a complete end-to-end system
Here is what is not included in Plus but is added with QuickBooks Online Advanced:
  1. Up to 25 users in Advanced  (vs. 5 in Plus)
  2. Custom roles and permissions so you can limit access to sensitive data
  3. Unlimited classes and locations
  4. Insights and KPIs allow you to control costs and see where you are most profitable and track cash flow
  5. Track labor costs by project
  6. Track employee expenses
  7. Detailed reporting that allows you to track performance and create projections for the future
  8. Batch invoicing and expenses
  9. Workflow automation for tasks and invoice approvals
  10. Sync data with Excel spreadsheets and get business analytics
  11. Online training and VIP 24/7 Priority Circle support included
  12. Data backup and restoration
  13. Premium apps with free integration to products like Salesforce, HubSpot, Bill.com, Centage, and more.
If you have questions on how QuickBooks Online works for Contractors, just give our experts a call at 866-949-7267 and we can helpIf you would like to try QuickBooks Online free for 30 days, just click the free trial link below, and we will send you a full-access copy so that you can test drive it for yourself.
Yes!  Nonprofits are one of the main industry types that is a really good fit for using QuickBooks Online Plus.  Some of the most common business types are:
  • Churches
  • Schools
  • Hospitals and clinics
  • Public charities
  • Professional organizations
QuickBooks Online Plus is a good fit for the nonprofit industry, but it really depends on the size and scope of your company.  Smaller nonprofits will probably be able to use Plus initially, but may eventually want to upgrade to the QuickBooks Online Advanced version because of the additional users, features, and scalability. Here are some of the key features that are in Online Plus and are helpful for the nonprofit industry:
  1. Up to 5 users
  2. Easily manage project costs with time tracking and project management
  3. Remote access allows you and your employees to be in different places and still have access to your data
  4. Manage 1099 contractors from within QuickBooks Online Plus
  5. Track your expenses into categories so that you can easily track them for tax time
  6. Send professional-looking invoices and estimates from anywhere and with integrated payments, donors can click and pay on the spot
  7. Track labor costs by project
  8. Detailed reporting that allows you to track donor performance and create projections for the future
  9. Addon full-service payroll and QuickBooks Time tracking for a complete end-to-end system
Here is what is not included in Plus but is added with QuickBooks Online Advanced:
  1. Up to 25 users in Advanced  (vs. 5 in Plus)
  2. Custom roles and permissions so you can limit access to sensitive data
  3. Unlimited classes and locations
  4. Insights and KPIs allow you to control costs and see where you are most profitable and track cash flow
  5. Track labor costs by project
  6. Track employee expenses
  7. Detailed reporting that allows you to track performance and create projections for the future
  8. Batch invoicing and expenses
  9. Workflow automation for tasks and invoice approvals
  10. Sync data with Excel spreadsheets and get business analytics
  11. Online training and VIP 24/7 Priority Circle support included
  12. Data backup and restoration
  13. Premium apps with free integration to products like Salesforce, HubSpot, Bill.com, Centage, and more.
If you have any additional questions about QuickBooks and how it can work for your nonprofit business, give our experts a call at 866-949-7267 and we can help.  If you would like to try QuickBooks Online free for 30 days, just click the free trial link below and we will send you to full-access copy so that you can test drive it for yourself.
Yes.  Professional Services is one of the main industry types that is a really good fit for using QuickBooks Online Plus.  Some of the most common business types are:
  • IT providers, MSP's and computer or software-related companies
  • Marketing, sales, and advertising
  • Trade and logistics
  • Civil Engineering, Architecture, Consulting
  • Education 
  • Legal and Finance
Here are some of the key features that are helpful for companies in the professional services industry:
  1. Up to 25 users gives your team the access that they need with defined roles and permissions so your data is only viewed by the people that need it.
  2. Easily manage job costs with time tracking and project management
  3. Remote access allows you and your employees to be in different places and still have access to your data
  4. Manage 1099 contractors from within QuickBooks Online
  5. Track your expenses into categories so that you can easily track them for tax time
  6. Send professional-looking invoices and estimates from anywhere and with integrated payments, customers can click and pay on the spot
  7. Insights and KPIs allow you to control costs and see where you are most profitable
  8. Track labor costs by project
  9. Detailed reporting that allows you to track performance and create projections for the future
  10. Addon full-service payroll and QuickBooks Time tracking for a complete end-to-end system
If you would like to try QuickBooks Online free for 30 days, just click the free trial link below and we will send you to full-access copy so that you can test drive it for yourself.  If you have any additional questions about QuickBooks and how it can work for your professional service business, give our experts a call at 866-949-7267 and we can help get you the answers.
Yes, it is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and Windows 10.
Yes, it is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and Windows 10.
Yes, QuickBooks Premier offers multi user capability with a maximum of 5 users accessing a company file at the same time.
Yes, Quickbooks Premier is an enhanced version of Pro. If you are considering purchasing Pro or Premier version, please note that Premier has three key features that Pro version doesn't have such as Sales Orders, Inventory Assemblies and Business Plans. Premier version also can help you forecast sales and expenses which the Pro version cannot.
Yes, a "new to QuickBooks" user can easily learn with all the basic tutorials provided on the Intuit website along with the videos and instructional available in the help section of the software.
Yes, QuickBooks Time helps businesses stay compliant with labor laws and regulations by accurately tracking employee hours, breaks, and overtime.
Yes, QuickBooks Time is ideal for remote teams as it provides cloud-based access to time tracking and scheduling tools, enabling employees to work from anywhere with an internet connection.