Links of Interest for Contractors using QuickBooks

QuickBooks® User Forums

• QuickBooks and Construction Forum  -   Deals with issues relating to certified payroll reporting, AIA billing, union shops, commercial construction.  Anyone is welcome to post.  Hosted by Sunburst Software Solutions, Inc. - stop by to pay us a visit.
• QuickBooksUsers.com  -   An online community of QuickBooks users and experts.  Free help, tips, software and other resources.
• Journal of Light Construction, QuickBooks Pro

Certified QuickBooks® ProAdvisors/CPA's Who Support our Software

• Ohio - Three Blind Dogs Consulting
• California - Gustin Accountancy Corporation, CPAs
• Georgia - LGG & Associates, PC
• Pennsylvania - Computer Consulting Connection

QuickBooks Training, Publications, and Supplies

• Quicklabs  -   Redmond, WA - QuickBooks Consulting and Training.
• Focus on YOUR Business, Inc.  -   Marietta, GA.  Your online source for QuickBooks and Peachtree.  Training resources, discount computer checks, books, CD's, and more.
• qbResource  -   Provides low-cost online training for QuickBooks ProAdvisors and end users.
• The Sleeter Group  -   Provides advanced training for accountants, bookkeepers and small business owners.
• QBalance  -   Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and Certified Public Accountants offering on-site training in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York or nationwide on-line training.
• QuickBooks Checks  -   Guaranteed Nations Lowest Prices.  Our booth was next to theirs at the Sleeter Group Conference we attended in November 2004; the check stock and prices are awesome.  You owe it to yourself to at least check them out.  Prices start at just $17.95 for 100 checks.

QuickBooks Integrated Software

• QuickBooks Solutions Marketplace  -   A comprehensive listing of 3rd party integrated applications created by Premier Members of the Intuit Developer Network.  These products provide a direct interface with QuickBooks Pro/Premier 2002 through 2007 and Enterprise Solution versions 1.0 through 7.0, utilizing the Intuit Software Development Kit (SDK).
• ShipRush®  -   Finally, a way to ship that is fast, easy, and QuickBooks integrated!  ShipRush eliminates the pain and helps leverage Quickbooks as the center of your ordering and fulfillment business.  No rekeying data.  ShipRush pulls the address from QuickBooks for you.  Tracking numbers saved on the Invoice, Order, or PO.  Print enclosure codes (like order #) on the shipping label.  ShipRush versions available for UPS® and FedEx® shipping.  Starting at only $79.00.
• Corecon  -   For contractors seeking one software solution for estimating, project management and job cost control, Corecon Application Suite 3.0 offers an entire suite of software solutions in one easy to use program; streamline workflow and increasing productivity from the office to the jobsite.  It helps contractors stay on track from the initial estimate to the project's final construction.  With Corecon, you will complete your projects with greater speed and efficiency.
• Quarterly State Unemployment Tax Returns  -   Automate Quarterly State Unemployment Tax Returns by using DGR Software's State Payroll Reporting program.
• QuickBooks for the Pocket PC  -   With Solstice from Timbre Software you save time and reduce paperwork by taking QuickBooks to the jobsite.  Track employees & subcontractor time, materials, jobs, and money on a PDA.
• POS Software System for QuickBooks  -   Speed transactions and better track inventory using the QuickBooks interface   Experience a truly easy to use POS software system.
• QuickBooks Tax Reminders & Penalty Prevention Notice  Eliminates the guesswork of what to file, when to file it, and who to file it with.  Never worry about missing a filing deadline for Sales Tax, State Tax, Payroll Tax, Corporate Tax again.  This site also provides a QuickBooks Pre-Employment Test to help you evaluate an applicants bookkeeping knowledge, as well as their ability to use the QuickBooks software.

Construction Related Links

• The Contractors Group  -   Diane and Curtis Dennis of C and D Acoustics of Victorville, CA have put together a great website that is full of useful tips and suggestions for Construction Management Solutions.  Among the offerings are construction legal forms, articles on how to manage your business, and much more.
• PublicWorks.com  -   The premier sourcing site for the public works industry.
• BuildFind  -   Product directories, construction resources, building industry career center, construction news, newsgroups, and much more.
• Arcat  -   find building products, specs, and cad details easily and free.
• Prevailing Wage Contractors Association   -   The Prevailing Wage Contractors Association (PWCA) is a not-for profit organization that sponsors tax - advantaged programs, enabling contractors to comply favorably with the various prevailing wage laws on the federal, state, and local levels.

Other Links & Resources

• Convert Peachtree Data to QuickBooks  -   If you are considering switching from Peachtree to QuickBooks, visit Big Red Consulting to learn more about their Peachtree Conversion Service.
• TimeClocks Directory  -   Everything about timekeeping (timeclocks, time cards, time sheets, etc.)
• Time Tracking Software   -   Another site offering articles on time tracking software, attendance software, and time logging.
• Accounting Page  -   Comprehensive Accounting Resources and Directory.
• Bookkeeping HQ Everything Bookkeeping, from Accounting and Bookkeeping Atlanta to Truckers Bookkeeping
• Top Construction Sites  -   A Valuable Construction Information Resource and Directory
• Payroll Software Directory  -   Anything you can think about Payroll Software, you can find here
• Accounting and Tax Directory - Find information about accounting, bookkeeping, consultants, CPA, financial services, payroll, tax.