Just Purchased QuickBooks?

I often get the question, “I just purchased QuickBooks, so what do I do next?”

1 – Install the software on a test computer, preferably a new computer that meets High Performance System Requirements with a fresh operating system installation.

2 – Learn as much as you can about QuickBooks starting with the “Learning Center Tutorials”. Select “View the Tutorial” from “QuickBooks Coach” or “Help” then “Learning Center Tutorials”

3 – Setup a prototype company file to look as close to your company as possible, install add on and third party software

4 – If your requirements include QuickBooks Multi User, review how you want to install your computer systems and network .

5 – Write a step by step plan to deploy QuickBooks in your company. Include not only computer systems and QuickBooks installation, but also who will do what task and the training and transition to go live.

6 – Create and test your production company file on your test computer using a single Company Files folder to contain all of your company files. This might be a good time to get a QuickBooks Pro Advisor involved

7 – Execute your plan to install your production environment, install your computer systems and network, install QuickBooks software, test network access to QuickBooks with each computer using a demo company file

8 – Stop using your current accounting system, transfer data from your old system into your new QuickBooks system using your test computer. Make a copy of your “Company Files Folder” to serve as a temporary backup.

9 – Copy all of the contents of your “Company Files Folder” into the folder that is your production shared company files folder.

10 – Setup all addons and links, storing databases like “QuickBooks Shipping Manager” and “QuickBooks Loan Manager” in your production shared company files folder.

11 – Configure and test an Automated Off Site Backup

12 – Go live and start enjoying QuickBooks

Are You Ready For QuickBooks Multi User?

Visit painlessquickbooks.com to find out.