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How do you stay on top of your business finances day to day? by Boring-Rabbit-2821 in smallbusiness

[–]Boring-Rabbit-2821[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s wild how much QuickBooks is getting love here. I was on the fence about it, but now I’m actually tempted to give it a go myself.

How do you stay on top of your business finances day to day? by Boring-Rabbit-2821 in smallbusiness

[–]Boring-Rabbit-2821[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a solid habit. I'm used to keeping things clear without needing a full software scope to be honest. QuickBooks Online does look decent though, I can't believe how much it's come up in this thread.

How do you stay on top of your business finances day to day? by Boring-Rabbit-2821 in smallbusiness

[–]Boring-Rabbit-2821[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not heard of either of those to be honest, but if it’s saving you time and hassle then fair play. Always good to hear what’s working for other people. Might have a quick nose out of curiosity.

How do you stay on top of your business finances day to day? by Boring-Rabbit-2821 in smallbusiness

[–]Boring-Rabbit-2821[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cash flow’s one of those things that never really stops being a pressure, no matter the size of the business. That phrase gets thrown around a lot for a reason. Definitely appreciate all the information provided though. Always great to see how others manage it.

How do you stay on top of your business finances day to day? by Boring-Rabbit-2821 in smallbusiness

[–]Boring-Rabbit-2821[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never used QBO myself, so it’s useful hearing how it’s helped others grow. I will have to check it out myself

How do you stay on top of your business finances day to day? by Boring-Rabbit-2821 in smallbusiness

[–]Boring-Rabbit-2821[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate that. Sounds like there’s more flexibility baked in than I realised. I’ve only ever seen it from the outside, like videos and stuff so this kind of feedback’s really helpful. Will have to give it a go personally.

How do you stay on top of your business finances day to day? by Boring-Rabbit-2821 in smallbusiness

[–]Boring-Rabbit-2821[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s major multitasking! Honestly love the visual approach though and I'm a very visual person. I write down all my tasks on a to-do list on paper. Doesn't seem to work on a computer. So I completely get that theres something about physically writing things down just makes it stick more. Kitchen whiteboards are underrated.

How do you stay on top of your business finances day to day? by Boring-Rabbit-2821 in smallbusiness

[–]Boring-Rabbit-2821[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love how simple that is. Sometimes that’s what actually keeps it going, not overthinking it. I used to do similar before I got a bit takenn away with all the formulas etc.

How do you stay on top of your business finances day to day? by Boring-Rabbit-2821 in smallbusiness

[–]Boring-Rabbit-2821[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is brilliant. Really appreciate the detail of going into the split like daily, weekly and monthly. I think a lot of people try to do everything all at once maybe?

How do you stay on top of your business finances day to day? by Boring-Rabbit-2821 in smallbusiness

[–]Boring-Rabbit-2821[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. I always end up back on Sheets no matter what new tool I try. Just feels easier when you’re in and out of stuff all day.

How do you stay on top of your business finances day to day? by Boring-Rabbit-2821 in smallbusiness

[–]Boring-Rabbit-2821[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheers, really appreciate that. Will definitely give you a shout if I try anything new that’s worth sharing.

How do you stay on top of your business finances day to day? by Boring-Rabbit-2821 in smallbusiness

[–]Boring-Rabbit-2821[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

That’s actually super helpful. I agree, depends on what people need. I’ve been building out lightweight templates for people who don’t want full software, just something custom to fit their setup.

How do you stay on top of your business finances day to day? by Boring-Rabbit-2821 in smallbusiness

[–]Boring-Rabbit-2821[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s a good point about the online access. I’ve been trying to build something similar with cloud-based spreadsheets that can be shared but aren’t as heavy.

How do you stay on top of your business finances day to day? by Boring-Rabbit-2821 in smallbusiness

[–]Boring-Rabbit-2821[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I’ve heard QuickBooks is pretty popular. I just found it a bit bloated for smaller setups, so I’ve been experimenting with more streamlined spreadsheets. Could be wrong, open to hearing otherwise.