Method CRM: Now Advanced Certified and New & Improved QuickBooks Custom Reports
These are actually two separate announcements but since they happened around the same time and they are somewhat related, I figured I would put them together since they are pretty huge. First off, I am now an Advanced Method Certified Consultant of
. I probably should have taken this a long time ago, but at least I was able to garner the experience of some pretty complex customization jobs for my clients up until now. Recently, I implemented a brand new business that is
completely
mobile using Method. This was a huge project, but well worth the challenge and experience. And after a few years working in Method, my non-profit client has expanded their tracking in Method to other programs within their organization.
A lot of my database experience that has helped me with Method stems from my extensive background in designing custom reports using QuickBooks data. Understanding how data is structured and organized and then being able to put it all together into an understandable format is key to the intelligence of information. I supported the QODBC driver for QuickBooks when I worked at Intuit and then used it ever since I started my business almost 7 years ago creating custom reports for my clients. I thought I was pretty advanced when I found a way to really speed up the syncing of my report applications with QuickBooks. But now, moving forward, I have found a better and even faster way using the Method API. Taking advantage of the best QuickBooks synchronization provided by the Method Sync Engine, getting the reports that you need is only a few button clicks away. It doesn't matter if you are using QuickBooks Pro or QuickBooks Online, and you won't have to purchase a QODBC driver, QQube, or Crystal Reports. And you get introduced to a world-class application called Method:CRM (unless you already use it!).
Import Bank Transactions Easily Into QuickBooks For Free!
For years I have been showing clients how I import .QBO or Web Connect Files downloaded from my bank as .QFX or the file format usually provided free by banking institutions for import into Quicken Financial Software, also known as Web Connect for Quicken 2011 and above. This can be tricky for most people, having to change the downloaded file's extension to .TXT, edit in Notepad by changing the FID and INTU.BID to one that I know works, and then saving the file with the .QBO extension. This can be a real pain having to do this every time you want to import bank transactions but unfortunately, Intuit charges banks for the .QBO file format and thus your bank charges you for this "privilege."
That was until I came across a very cool utility that does all of this in the blink of an eye. It's called
and it's free! The only requirements are that you use the
browser, which is the only one that I use unless it's not supported by an application such as certain Intuit websites, and that you use a .QFX file. The added bonus is that is safe and secure, as the file is not converted via any website but rather directly on your computer, so you don't even have to be connected to the Internet for the conversion!
QuickBooks Enterprise 40% Off Going Soon! And New Renewal Pricing.
Intuit is offering an amazing discount on
QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 14.0
. There are only 4 days left to get 40% off the list price and it includes the Full Service Plan for one year.
This is a great opportunity for QuickBooks Pro or Premier 2011 (or older) users that have outgrown their file size and are experiencing performance issues. Since this version will no longer be supported and certain services and features such as payroll won't be available after May 31st, 2014, you may have to upgrade anyway. And now you can purchase as few as 1 user license or more.
The Full Service Plan is a paid benefit of QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions, which is included in the purchase of the software for the first year. However, for current subscribers, Intuit has announced a price increase in the Renewal Fee effective April 1, 2014.
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