Scaling New Heights 2026: Growth, Connection, and Embracing What’s Next When I arrived at Scaling New Heights 2026, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. In fact, if I’m being truthful, I wasn’t even sure I wanted to attend. The beginning of June had already been packed, and all I could think was that this […]
For many businesses, QuickBooks Pro and Premier have been trusted tools for years. They’ve managed accounting, reporting, inventory, and daily operations through a familiar desktop environment.
But as technology continues to evolve, more businesses are evaluating whether QuickBooks Online is the right next step.
The question is no longer simply “Can I move to QuickBooks Online?”
The better question is:
“When should I move, and what’s the best way to do it for my business?”
Ability Business Extends Decades of Scale Integration Expertise to registerFor nearly two decades, Ability Business has helped retailers streamline weight-based sales through innovative scale integration technology. In 2006, the company developed Ability Integrated Scale, one of the first software add-ons created by Ability Business and a solution that would become one of its most successful […]
Ability Business is proud to announce that Lisa Burnett has been named a recipient of the 2026 Top QuickBooks ‘Niche Practice” ProAdvisor – for her it’s all about Retail – recognition by Insightful Accountant as part of its published Top 100 awards program.
This recognition reflects years of dedication to helping retail businesses navigate operational change, strengthen financial visibility, remain current with evolving QuickBooks products, services, and industry best practices, and adopt technology solutions that support sustainable growth while simplifying day-to-day operations.
Ability Business is proud to announce that register by ability business has been approved for listing in Intuit’s QuickBooks Online Marketplace, marking an important milestone in the company’s continued commitment to delivering innovative retail and accounting solutions.
For more than two decades, Ability Business has helped retailers streamline operations, improve accounting accuracy, and maximize their technology investments. The approval of register into the QuickBooks Online Marketplace reflects the company’s deep understanding of both retail point-of-sale systems and QuickBooks accounting workflows.
Business software should make operations easier, not create more work behind the scenes.
But many businesses discover the hard way that disconnected systems, unreliable integrations, and inconsistent data can quickly turn everyday tasks into ongoing problems. Inventory stops matching. Reports become unreliable. Manual corrections pile up. And when issues arise, finding real answers can be difficult.
At Ability Business, we’ve spent years working inside the Intuit ecosystem helping businesses connect their operational workflows with accurate financial data. That experience has shaped not only the services we provide, but also the solutions we build.
How Ability Business Helped Borrego Outfitters Find the Perfect Fit with Lightspeed POS Many small retail companies struggle to find software that fits their business case. It can be difficult to find a solution that works but doesn’t go overboard and is affordable—at the time of implementation and in the future as the business grows […]
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.
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.
QuickBooks Desktop 2021 set to be discontinued. Users, who are running their business with the last outright offering of QuickBooks Desktop 2021 (QuickBooks Pro, QuickBooks Premier) version, will need to either upgrade to a QuickBooks Desktop 2024 subscription or migrate to QuickBooks Online. QuickBooks Desktop 2021 software will be discontinued on May 31st, 2024.
Another year, another decision. The QuickBooks landscape of product offerings is ever-changing. As you take this time to review your business software and tech stack, follow along for guidance and links to other blogs I have written throughout the years.