Gregg Bossen, founder of QuickBooks Made Easy, walks you through QuickBooks Online (now available from TechSoup). You'll find out how it compares to desktop editions of QuickBooks and whether it's the right fit for your organization.
Visit http://www.techsoup.org for donated technology for nonprofits and libraries!
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Assisting with chat: Allyson Bliss, Ale Bezdikian, TechSoup
David Webb, QuickBooks Made Easy
Stephanie
Gerding
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TechSoup
Gregg Bossen
CPA & CEO
QuickBooks Made Easy
Allyson Bliss
Senior Relationship
Manager
TechSoup
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Agenda
• Introduction to TechSoup
• What QuickBooks Online Is (and isn't)
• How Online and Desktop Versions Differ
• Determine If It's a Good Solution for Your Organization
• Basics of Transitioning from Desktop to Online
• Navigating the Online Edition
• Additional Resources
• Q&A
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Our Story
We are a global network of 62 partner NGOs that provide the best
technology resources to over a half-million organizations in 127
countries.
We connect organizations and people with the resources, support, and
technology they need to change the world.
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Organizations with few resources are
often the ones that help the most
vulnerable people and address the
most critical problems.
To empower these organizations, we
help them:
• Get the latest tools and resources
• Access increased funds and support
• Connect with experts and volunteers
• Network with and learn from peers
Our Action
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Our Reach
We’re working toward a time when every social benefit organization on the planet has
the technology, resources, and knowledge it needs to operate at its full potential.
Countries Served TechSoup Partner Location NetSquared Local Group
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Our Impact
Together, we build a stronger, more resilient civil society.
$5.2B
in technology products
and grants employed
by NGOs for the
greater good
35
languages used to
provide education
and support
100+
corporate and
foundation partners
connected with the
causes and
communities they
care about
6.2M
annual visits to
our websites
600,000
newsletter
subscribers
empowered with
actionable
knowledge
79%
of NGOs have improved
organizational efficiency
with TechSoup Global's
resource offering*
*Source: survey conducted among TechSoup members in 2013
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Our Product Donation Programs
Donated technology, education, and community resources for NGOs save costs,
magnify impact, and extend reach.
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Gregg S. Bossen, CPA
• Certified Advanced QuickBooks
ProAdvisor®
• Specializes in Nonprofit Specific
Training
• Author of QuickBooks® Made Easy™
• National Trainer – seminars around
the country
President: QuickBooks Made Easy & Gregg S Bossen CPA PC
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What We Do
DVD Training Products
Full Year Phone Tech Support
Live Seminars across the country
Train & Support Nonprofits Using QuickBooks
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Upcoming QuickBooks Made Easy Live Seminars
https://www.QuickBooksMadeEasy.com/seminars
• November 17 , 2015 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• November 18 , 2015 – Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• November 19 , 2015 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2016 SCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCED!
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http://bit.ly/QBMETech
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What Is QuickBooks For?
• Financial Software Package
─ Accounting Package (Financial Statements)
─ Tracks Invoices and A/R
─ Tracks Expenses and A/P and Prints Checks
─ Does Payroll (optional add-on)
─ Can Process CC Payments (optional add-on)
─ Light Donor Data Base
─ Donor Reports, Year-End Donor Letters
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POLL
How are you using QuickBooks right now?
─ Never Used QuickBooks of any type (Desktop or Online)
─ Using QuickBooks Desktop (Don’t have Online)
─ Have QuickBooks Online but am a beginner with it
─ Been using Online for a while now
─ Don’t care about QuickBooks, just love Gregg’s voice
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What is QuickBooks On-Line
• Accounting Based Software
• Cloud Based
• Accessible from anywhere
• Subscription based service
─ Normally $40 a month
─ TECHSOUP PRICE: $50 A YEAR
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How is it Different from the Desktop?
• Advantages
─ Easier to access (Cloud Based)
─ No Downloading the Program
─ No Updating the Program
─ No Backing Up (Better Security)
─ Multi Users without Extra Cost
• Challenges
─ Cost NO LONGER AN ISSUE
─ Screens look different than the desktop
─ Not as many reports
─ QBO Payroll must be spread to programs manually
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Who is QuickBooks Online best for ? (today)
• Smaller Nonprofits
• Few (or no) employees
• Few Restricted Grants
• Virtual environment
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How to Get Started
• Sign Up for a QBO account at
TechSoup
─You can start a new QBO file
─OR Convert your Desk Top QB
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What is the Offer?
• QuickBooks Online Plus
• $50 administrative fee for a 12
month subscription
• $50 for every subsequent 12
month subscription renewal
Quickbooks Online Plus Through TechSoup
Who is Eligible?
• 501(c)3s and public libraries
• Annual operating budget < $10
million
• Legislative, political, and
advocacy organizations are not
eligible
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Where Can My Organization Sign Up?
Quickbooks Online Plus Through TechSoup
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Where Can My Organization Sign Up?
Quickbooks Online Plus Through TechSoup
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Should I Convert my current desktop QB file
• YES if
─Bank Accounts are Reconciled
─You are getting good reports
• Otherwise NO
─You can still import donors/vendors
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What doesn’t convert into QBO from Desktop
• Payroll details (DD info etc…)
• Customized Sales Forms
• Custom Fields
• On-line banking download info
• Memorized Reports
• Reconciliations (status remains though)
•Budgets
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QuickTips E-Newsletter – Yes/No opt-in
Want to sign up for monthly QuickBooks Tips?
• Video Based
• Informative
• Entertaining
• Free
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QuickBooks Made Easy: The Essentials
for the Online Edition Only $99 (48 hours)
Use Code: TSQBO48
• Normally $229.95
• For Nonprofits using the Online Edition
• Everything you need to know and more
• $100 to add 24/7 Tech Support
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Additional Resources
TechSoup Product Donations
• QuickBooks Made Easy, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Premier,
QuickBooks for Mac
Articles:
• QuickBooks and Accounting Resources
• QuickBooks Online FAQ
• Configuring QuickBooks for Use in a Nonprofit
• A Few Good Accounting Packages
• Religious Organizations Now Eligible for Intuit QuickBooks Donations
Archived Webinars:
• Choose Your QuickBooks Adventure
• Getting Started with QuickBooks 2014
• QuickBooks 2014 for Nonprofits and Charities
• Downloading Transactions into QuickBooks
• QuickBooks 2013 Made Easy
• QuickBooks 2012 Made Easy
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TechSoup Global is dedicated to serving the world’s NGOs. The need is global and so are we.
Our mission statement: We are working toward a time when every social benefit organization on the planet has the technology, resources, and knowledge it needs to operate at its full potential.
We were founded in 1987 (that’s a long time ago!...and especially impressive for an NGO) and have consistently upheld a mission of social sector capacity building. But it that has evolved over time, from matching volunteer geeks with NGOs, to running the world’s largest tech donations program, to NGO eligibility services globally, to helping NGOs move to the cloud. Additionally, we have over 200 employees, and offices in San Francisco, Warsaw, and London. We are a sustainable social enterprise with 85% earned revenue.
We are a 501c3 nonprofit. We are working to empower. Technology transforms NGOs
When they can get it
When they can learn how to use it
When it can accelerate their work
Several factors elevate NGOs’ need for help with technology:
Economic gaps
The rapid evolution of technology
An abundance of tech choices that can overwhelm and confuse (the cloud, mobile, so many options)
NGO staff may be skilled in an issue or a service, but are not always tech experts
Technology companies are willing and often eager to donate products and services, and there are NGOs who need the technology. However, to connect companies and NGOs remains a challenge.
Access to technology is essential, but context is key: NGOs need local technology “know-how” and support
For NGOs to use technology effectively, they need solutions. TechSoup Global works with many NGOs and many partners to create solutions that are easy to share, replicate, and scale.
“Today, technology is the social catalyst empowering communities in all corners of the globe to improve their lives and shape their collective future. Modern technology is opening floodgates of information and influence historically reserved only for those in power.” – Jeff Skoll, philanthropist and social entrepreneur, founder of Skoll Foundation and first president of eBay.
Data Sources:
Jeff Skoll Quote: http://www.forbes.com/sites/rahimkanani/2011/07/05/a-minute-with-jeff-skoll-on-technology-and-global-social-change/
TechSoup Global doesn’t just help NGOs overcome barriers to effective use of technology. We also help NGOs overcome language, economic, geographic, cultural, knowledge, and access barriers.
We create new ways to access technology, new paths to connect and network, and new means to learn and develop skills — all so that NGOs can operate at their full potential, more effectively deliver their programs and services, and better achieve their missions.
Our work and our impact are worldwide.
Additional statistics showcasing TechSoup Global’s impact (data as of September 30, 2014):
14.1 million software and hardware donations to date
2,250 social innovation technologists and civil society activists convened monthly in 41 cities (22 countries) through TechSoup Global’s NetSquared Local groups
66,000 social media followers
79%of NGOs have improved organizational efficiency with TechSoup Global's resource offering*
57% of constituents have gained new skills using technology acquired from TechSoup*
* Source = survey conducted among TechSoup members in 2013