Thanks to everyone who commented on our previous post about updates we are making in QuickBooks Online. Here’s a bit more detail about how we approached the changes, with answers to some of the questions you asked.
In August, we rolled out a significant change to QuickBooks Online to new customers. Why? Well, over the years, we’ve been adding features to QuickBooks Online to address your needs. However as QuickBooks Online grew, so did its complexity. A year ago, after pouring through all your feedback, we sat down and started with a clean sheet of paper. How can we simplify QuickBooks Online—while maintaining all the features you’ve come to know and love? After all, you depend on us to run your business.
We had several goals in mind. Build a simpler, cleaner QuickBooks Online that is intuitive and easy to navigate and use. Group commonly used features so that common workflows, such as creating invoices, can be done quickly and efficiently. Simplify the navigation, but let you do more from each page without having to leave your current task. And above all, make it fast—make it lightning fast!
We drew inspiration from many of the consumer products and apps you already use in your daily life. Checkout the feed on the homepage. Your history, transactions, and notice are conveniently available from the home page. And the new transaction button – no matter where you are in QuickBooks Online, you will now be one click away from creating an invoice, sales receipt and more.
We also redesigned the home page. It’s not just a place you go on the way to your final destination. We show you at a glance how your business is doing and what you should take care of now.
We’ve also made it easier for you to collaborate with your customers and your accountant. Taking credit-card payments and payroll are seamlessly integrated. And we’ve added new features like electronic invoicing that allow you to get paid faster. You can review the invoice with your customers, make any adjustments, and allow your customers to pay with just a few clicks.
What you see goes deeper than the pixels in your browser. We’ve rewritten our user interface using the latest web technologies that allow you to interact quickly and effortlessly from your computer, tablet, or phone. Yes, QuickBooks Online runs on your tablet, so you can take it on the go!
And, we’ve listened to your feedback and also improved many of the small things that you’ve been requesting. For example, adding time and charges to invoices is greatly improved. There are many more options for customizing your invoice, and it is faster and easier to preview your invoice before emailing. We’ll cover more of these improvements in future blog posts.
So when will you see these changes? We are taking great care to ensure a smooth transition for all of our users. The new version will be rolled out in waves over the next several months, and when you’re eligible you’ll be able to update at a time YOU decide is convenient for you. When your account is ready you’ll get instructions via email, and we’ll also prompt you when you sign in. And we’re standing by if you’ve got any questions. We’ll also be sure to keep you posted here on this blog, so that you know exactly what to expect and when. (Discuss here)
When you’re ready to make the move, we’ll be here to help you make the transition. It’s a quick and easy one-step process that takes less than a minute, and your business information will be immediately available in the new, modern, easy-to-use experience. We’ve poured a ton of energy into QuickBooks Online and are super excited for you to get your hands on it – so we’ll stop here and let the product do the rest of the talking. Take a test drive with our sample company and let us know what you think! Stay tuned to this blog for more about the new and improved QuickBooks, and feel free to let us know what you’d like to hear more about.
