Ask the Accountant… Question: I keep seeing pop-ups to upgrade to Windows 11. Is that a good idea? Answer: If you do that, you will likely run into problems if you are running QuickBooks Desktop. Currently, Intuit is testing QB 2022 with Windows 11. Indications are that earlier years of QB will not be tested…
Read MoreWhen it comes to marketing materials for a distributor, self promos are a no brainer. What could be a better way to show the world what you do than by giving out a branded product? Here are some ideas to help you put your own no-fail self promo program in place…
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It is OK to Have Down Days The truth is that we all have down moments and days. Sometimes our circumstances and life events are sad. It is OK to feel the emotions that come with those circumstances and events. I follow a number of motivational leaders on social media. I find myself wondering if…
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Question: I have QB Premier 2021. I keep seeing pop-ups to upgrade to Premier 2022. Should I do that? Answer: If you have QB Premier 2019, 2020 or 2021, acquired with a one-time payment, you will receive updates from QB at no additional charge for three years. For QB Premier 2019, you will receive updates through May 2022…
Read MoreOne of the most frequent questions distributors ask about social media is what to post. Most tend to have product-centric posts for obvious reasons. And while there is nothing wrong with that approach, social media is an invaluable tool to show what else you bring to the table. Here are 20 ideas you can easily implement…
Read MoreAs anyone who watches football knows, the quarterback is the person that sets the tone for not only what happens on the field but off it as well. Nothing happens on the offensive side of the ball without the quarterback, period. When I look at a business, there’s a department that’s clearly the organization’s quarterback—and it’s not one you’d expect…
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Everyone has a mindset. One type is a million dollar mindset, where your success knows no limits. The other type is a limited mindset, where your path to success knows lots of limits. The choice is yours. I know of massively successful people who who rightfully could have seen their circumstances as limiting, but they looked past their limitations and persevered to amazing success…
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Question: I see that QuickBooks integrates with SAGE Online. What are the benefits of doing this? Answer: SAGE Online does integrate with the QB desktop products, Pro, Premier and Enterprise, and QuickBooks Online (QBO). It allows you to write orders in SAGE and export them into QB…
Read MoreIt’s trade show season, and it can be daunting to make a plan to ensure the time and financial investment are worth it. Staying organized before, during and after the event should make for some great product finds for your customers immediately and throughout the year…
Read MoreMost distributors do very little marketing, if any at all. That said, they know they should, but marketing has gotten very complicated. And with so many channels, gurus and contradicting advice, it can be very confusing to know what to do. If that’s you, keep on reading. I’m breaking down the top three marketing tactics you should implement…
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