Retail Solutions

QuickBooks Workforce: A New Addition to the QuickBooks Ecosystem

Lisa Burnett QuickBooks Software, Retail Solutions, Small Business

QuickBooks Payroll Is Evolving: Intuit has begun transitioning its payroll offerings into what is now known as QuickBooks Workforce, an expanded workforce management platform built within the QuickBooks ecosystem.

For many businesses, this change is more than a simple name update. It reflects a broader shift toward connecting payroll, employee management, time tracking, onboarding, and workforce tools directly inside QuickBooks Online.

As the QuickBooks platform continues to evolve, Workforce is becoming another connected operational component alongside accounting, payments, reporting, commerce, and business management tools.

register by ability business is officially live!

Announcing the launch of register by ability business

Lisa Burnett News, News Release, Retail Solutions, Small Business

Built with Resilience: Launching register by ability business for Small Business OwnersSeptember 22, 2025 – North Canton, Ohio – News ReleaseWe’re thrilled to share some exciting news! register by Ability Business is officially live! You can now learn more and explore at abilityregister.com.Our JourneyAt Ability Business, we’ve been helping small businesses for over two decades […]

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QuickBooks Enterprise Industry-Specific Editions Accounting Software

Lisa Burnett Business Development, Business Solutions, QuickBooks Software, Retail Solutions, Small Business QuickBooks

QuickBooks Enterprise has long been a go-to solution for small to medium-sized businesses looking for robust accounting software. However, as businesses grow, their needs become more complex. This is where QuickBooks Enterprise Industry-Specific Editions come into play. These editions offer enhanced features and customization options tailored to the unique needs of specific industries, helping businesses streamline operations, improve efficiency, and make more informed decisions.

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise or QuickBooks Online for my business needs?

QuickBooks Enterprise vs QuickBooks Online for my business needs?

Lisa Burnett Accounting Software, Business Growth, Business Solutions, QuickBooks Software, Retail Solutions, Small Business Migrate, QuickBooks Enterprise, QuickBooks Online

Which version of QuickBooks do I need? QuickBooks Enterprise vs QuickBooks Online—that is the jackpot decision for many small business owners. Read along as we compare QuickBooks software.

Getting Rid of the Retail Back Office Scaries

Lisa Burnett Business Development, Business Growth, Business Solutions, Retail Solutions, Small Business Retail, Retail POS

What are the retail “back office scaries”? These hidden monsters lurk within piles of stacked POS (point of sale) reports, the shadows of tangled hardware cables, the corners of dusty inventory shelves, hang around outdated software, and can even be found near the coffee station!

Read more about Margin Moth, Stagnator, Gobbler, Drudge, and Underminer.

Level Up Your Retail Point of Sale Solution

Lisa Burnett Business Development, Business Growth, Business Solutions, Business Tips, Retail Solutions, Small Business, Technology Retail, Retail POS

Boosting your retail point of sale system involves leveraging the latest trends and technologies to streamline operations, improve customer experience, and reduce administrative burdens. Here are some key strategies and trends to consider:

Embrace omnichannel integration with a retail point of sale

Integrate your POS system with online and offline sales channels to provide a seamless shopping experience. This includes syncing inventory, sales data, and customer profiles across platforms, enabling customers to buy online and pick up in-store (BOPIS), return items via any channel, and enjoy a consistent shopping experience.

13 Challenges selecting a new point of sale system

13 Challenges selecting a new retail point of sale system

Lisa Burnett Business Growth, Business Solutions, QuickBooks Point of Sale, Retail Solutions, Small Business Retail, Retail POS

With the announcement of the QuickBooks Point of Sale v19 software deprecation in October of 2023, I spent a great deal of time chatting with clients, both current and new, on how to navigate this news. At Ability, we understand that when switching to a new point of sale system, it is not any easy task. There are many different components that have to be reviewed, after all a POS system is the heart of a retail business.

When QuickBooks Point of Sale (POS) users looked to switch to a new POS software, they faced significant challenges. I have compiled a list of thirteen challenges that were raised during discussions.

Let’s Get Retail Podcast, QuickBooks Retail Experts Featured Guest

Lisa Burnett Business Development, Business Growth, Cloud Accounting, Cool Tech Tools, Retail Solutions, Small Business, Technology Retail, Retail POS

I had the privilege of joining the Let’s Get Retail Podcast, presented by QuickBooks, as a guest, and it was truly an honor. Hosted by Nate Flake and sponsored by QuickBooks, the podcast is a valuable resource for anyone in the retail industry.

Lightspeed and QuickBooks

Team Ability QuickBooks Software, Retail Solutions, Small Business, Technology LightSpeed, QuickBooks Online

The other high-priority item on our to-do list? Finding POS solutions to fill the gap that would be left when QuickBooks POS v19 was no longer available or supported. On the horizon was our still-in-development proprietary POS solution, Ability Register POS, but with the rollout date for that in the future, we knew our clients, customers and potential clients and customers would need an answer—and they’d need it soon. Which was what brought us to Lightspeed.