The Accounting Software for SoleTraders and Small Business Start-ups
Overall Satisfaction with QuickBooks Self-Employed
[I] research[ed] accounting software tools suitable for small business and Sole traders 4 years ago. After realising I needed a much faster and convenient way to start filing taxes [recording my expenses], I discovered QuickBooks [...]. I could no longer manage using the old school Excel sheets to manage my business outgoings and sales. I also was looking for a tool that allowed me to stay mobile with access to a mobile app.
Pros
- Create, send invoices and track online payments made from to clients on the go.
- Connect with your [online] business bank accounts so that it records all [transactions] and expenses making it easy to access accurate and current business data.
- Access information for Self-assessment purposes - making it easy and faster to submit your taxes.
- [For] those that drive as part of their business, Quickbook allows you to also [record] mileage and snapshot real receipts to save for your records.
Cons
- Reconnecting business account - I find it annoying as I find that I have to constantly reconnect QuickBooks with my business account to ensure it keeps my business data correct and update.
- The invoice design has its limitations - you can not create invoices on brand due to the basic areas of design.
- It's not a scaleable accounting software as it's geared towards small businesses, so at some point, a successful business that is growing will need to find alternative accounting software that meets their medium to large business accounting needs.
- Save on time - QuickBooks, once all up and running and integrated with your business account, is it much easier to access the information required to submit Self-assessment taxes
- No Accountant required - with its ease of use and management, there is no need to pay for an accountant as you can manage it yourself.
- Affordable - the monthly cost and initial QuickBooks offer for new users make it cost-effective and long-term, will not break the bank.
Do you think QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued) delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)'s feature set?
Yes
Did QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued) live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued) go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued) again?
Yes
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