In light of the recent announcement that Intuit will no longer be supporting QB Pro, Premier, QB Enterprise Solutions 2011 beginning May 31, 2014, merchants who are currently using integrated payment processing will no longer be able to accept payments without an upgrade. Although sunsetting older versions of a product may make viable sense for Intuit from a sales, service and support perspective, it is not always the same case for the merchants who are currently using the product and experience an impact to their add-on payment services and no longer supported by Intuit for these versions.

The New Year is here and it’s time to reflect on what part of your business can be optimized for better performance. With the economy growing at a pace of 4.1% in the 3rd quarter of 2013 the opportunity to expand your customer base and profits is there. In order to take advantage of this positive trend in the economy, having the right software is vital for your success.

Did you know that QB has a 90% market share of small business finance?

Deciding which QB you need is a key to your business success. A little research can help you make an intelligent decision so you purchase what you need, but not more than you need. Here are some key questions to consider:

1. How many people will be using QB? If you are a small business with 3 or fewer people using the software, than consider Premier or Pro. But if you have more than 5 people who will use the software, then you need to consider the Enterprise version.

2. The size of your business needs for data will also determine which version is best for you. If you have large data files, then you need to consider the Enterprise version.