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đ„ Taming QuickBooks Online: Carlâs Tips to Keep the Monsters in Check
Running your books shouldnât feel like juggling flaming invoices on a unicycle while the Monsters cheer you on from the sidelines. Thatâs...
Brian Cogan
Oct 7, 20253 min read
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Resolve Common QuickBooks Online Errors â A Step-by-Step Guide with the SQ Monsters
By Surviving QuickBooks QuickBooks Online is supposed to be your business side-kick, but sometimes it feels like a rollercoaster you...
Brian Cogan
Oct 1, 20253 min read
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Master QuickBooks Troubleshooting for Smooth Operations
Letâs face it - QuickBooks Online can sometimes feel like a wild rollercoaster ride. One minute, youâre breezing through your invoices,...
Brian Cogan
Aug 18, 20254 min read
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Building Something New at 60: Why Iâm Not Done Yet
Surviving QuickBooks. Building Automated. Starting again at 60. They say life begins at 40. But I think those of us still in the game at...
Brian Cogan
Jul 24, 20253 min read
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If QuickBooks Was a Reality Show: Drama, Suspense, and a little QuickBooks help along the way
Welcome to QuickBooks Mansion!
Bookkeeping gets the reality show treatmentâwith dramatic hosts, panicked contestants, and confetti made of receipts. From reconciling chaos to backing up data before disaster strikes, youâll laugh, cringe, and maybe even learn something. Bobâs struggling. Carlâs judging. Debitz is chasing invoices.
Ready to survive the drama?
Brian Cogan
Jun 13, 20252 min read
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Me vs. AI: The Love-Hate Reality of Using ChatGPT for Bookkeeping Help
(A blog from the war-torn frontlines of Surviving QuickBooks) When your new AI intern is eager, but the receipts are already sweating....
Brian Cogan
Jun 5, 20253 min read
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Surviving QuickBooks: Intuitâs New AI HelpersâFriend, Foe, or Fumbling Robot?
TL;DR: Intuitâs rolling out AI helpers in QuickBooks. They might save you timeâor spark a digital disaster. Hereâs what to know, how to...
Brian Cogan
May 30, 20252 min read
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QuickBooks Quirks: The Weirdest Settings You Never Knew Existed (and How They Can Save Your Sanity)
Ever felt like QuickBooks has a secret menu only the âchosen onesâ know about? Youâre not alone. Most small business owners stick to the...
Brian Cogan
May 23, 20252 min read
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Why QuickBooks Reports Donât Match Your Expectations (And How to Fix It)
You open QuickBooks, ready to tackle your reports. Suddenly, your jaw drops like a cartoon anvil. The numbers look more scrambled than a...
Brian Cogan
May 15, 20252 min read
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QuickBooks Confessions: Tales of Triumph and Tragedy
Day 3 of trying to reconcile⊠Send snacks. QuickBooks: Itâs like dating an accountantânecessary, but sometimes you just want to scream...
Brian Cogan
May 9, 20252 min read
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When QuickBooks Turns into QuickMess: The Hilarious Misadventures of a Small Business Owner
Ever felt like QuickBooks is less of a tool and more of a test of your sanity? Youâre not alone. Â Join me on a journey through the...
Brian Cogan
May 1, 20252 min read
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Why QuickBooks Feels Overwhelming (And How to Tame the Beast Without Losing Your Sanity)
Picture this: Youâre a small business owner, armed with a cup of coffee and a determination to âfinally tackle QuickBooks.â You sit down,...
Brian Cogan
Apr 24, 20252 min read
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Connecting Your Bank to QuickBooks: A Comedy of Errors (and How to Avoid Them)
Managing your small business finances is already stressful enough, but then QuickBooks throws in the challenge of connecting your bank...
Brian Cogan
Apr 17, 20252 min read
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QuickBooks Online: Where Chaos Meets Comedy
Introduction Introduction Letâs face itâusing QuickBooks Online can feel like assembling IKEA furniture without the instructions. Youâre...
Brian Cogan
Apr 10, 20253 min read
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Surviving QuickBooks: A Lighthearted Guide to Making Peace with Your Books
QuickBooks. The name alone can stir up a mix of emotionsâhope, frustration, and maybe even a touch of rage. You started your business to...
Brian Cogan
Apr 3, 20252 min read
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Why Every Business Needs a Bookkeeper
Introduction Running a business isnât for the faint of heart. Between managing employees, dealing with customers, and juggling countless...
Brian Cogan
Mar 25, 20254 min read
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The 3 QuickBooks Landmines That Could Be Blowing Up Your Books (And How to Fix Them!)
Ever feel like QuickBooks is out to get you? Like no matter how careful you are, something always goes wrong? Youâre not alone. Iâve seen...
Brian Cogan
Mar 15, 20252 min read
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5 Common QuickBooks Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them!)
QuickBooks is a powerful tool for small businesses, but even the most experienced users can run into costly bookkeeping mistakes . These...
Brian Cogan
Mar 7, 20252 min read
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Surviving QuickBooks (and the Flu): A Tale of Recovery
When bookkeeping feels less like number-crunching and more like a financial horror movie. đ±đ Is your QuickBooks a disaster? Letâs fix...
Brian Cogan
Feb 25, 20252 min read
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Unleash Your Inner Accounting Rockstar: How to Set Up Your QuickBooks Chart of Accounts Like a Pro
Setting up your QuickBooks Chart of Accounts can sometimes feel like deciphering an ancient code or trying to connect with that elusive...
Brian Cogan
Jan 31, 20254 min read
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