Navigating sales tax across different states can be a complex challenge for interior designers. Each state has its own tax regulations and requirements, which can vary widely. We’ll help you to manage your sales tax effectively across state lines in this article.
Houzz Pro Online Payment Fees & Processing Time
Houzz Pro offers two options for online payments – ACH Bank Transfer and Credit Card payments. In this article, we’ll talk about how these work, the fees involved and how to set up online payments in Houzz Pro.
List of Ivy Updates for Our Busy Designers
As most of you are extremely busy running your business, we have compiled a quick list of the most important recent updates to Ivy and how they can best help run your business.
Our Recommended Processes for Ivy
In order to run more efficiently and ensure the best working relationship between the accountant/design team, we are constantly looking for ways to update our methods and make them more efficient.
Ivy Updates for Our Busy Designers
Our team of accountants created a simplified list of Ivy’s updates for our busy designers. Read below for our quick list.
How a Bookkeeper Can Increase Your Design Firm’s Bottom Line
The main reason a business should hire a bookkeeper is to produce accurate key figures needed to make better financial decisions and ultimately increase the design firm’s bottom line.
QuickBooks Online Accounting with Ivy/Houzz Pro for Interior Designers
Interior design is a unique challenge, especially when it comes to accounting, but the geniuses behind Ivy/Houzz Pro have figured it out, and the best part is that it integrates with QuickBooks® Online (QBO).
Better Bookkeeping for Interior Designers
Our very own Marissa Jones explains how designers can practice better bookkeeping. You can find the full webinar below, but here is a quick guide if you are short on time.
Melio: Making Life (and Vendor Payments) Better for Designers
Melio, “The Simplest Way to Pay Vendors & Contractors” connects seamlessly with QBO to make vendor payments seamless.
Common Mistakes in Ivy / Houzz Pro That Can Lead to a Bookkeeping Nightmare
Whether you’re new to the Ivy / Houzz Pro integration or have been using it for years, it’s likely that you have experienced an issue or two. So what are the common mistakes that can cause issues with the sync and lead to a bookkeeping nightmare?
How to Make the Most of your Ivy / QBO Integration
You’re planning to integrate your Ivy or Houzz Pro account with your QuickBooks account. You’re probably asking what the first steps are and what to do (or not do) once you’ve connected? We’re going to share with you some great tips to ensure you have a smooth integration!
When to Charge Sales Tax on Shipping According to the CDTFA
According to the CDTFA there are many different scenarios in which you should (or shouldn’t) charge sales tax on shipping charges to your client.
Why Interior Designers Should Outsource Bookkeeping to Logistis for Designers
Are you an interior designer who manages your own books? While it may seem like a cost-effective solution, it can actually lead to costly mistakes. In this blog post, we will discuss the reasons why you should stop what you’re doing and outsource your bookkeeping to Logistis for Designers. By doing so, you can eliminate stress, save time, and ensure accurate financial records for your growing business.
What’s the Best Way to Keep Track of Unpaid & Unsent Proposals in Houzz Pro?
You’re busy building proposals, sending them out to clients, and building invoices from those approved proposals. In this post, we’ll dive into the easiest way you can track your unpaid and unsent proposals in Houzz Pro.
Should I Connect My Houzz Pro Account (formerly Ivy) to Quickbooks Online?
We are often asked by our clients if they should connect their Houzz Pro account to their QuickBooks online account. What are the benefits and drawbacks of doing this, and ultimately will it help streamline your business and improve productivity?