June 13, 2024
Alright, fellow entrepreneurs and legacy-builders, gather 'round! If you've ever found yourself shouting at your computer because QuickBooks seems more interested in causing headaches than solving them, this one's for you. Picture this: a software where bookkeeping isn't an endless maze, but rather a walk in the park—or better yet, a stroll through your thriving campground!
For all you stewards of family businesses who want to make the most of your campground investment without it taking the most out of you, Campground Accounting is here to rescue you from operations overwhelm, decision fatigue, and the fear of financial surprises. Because let’s face it—there’s more to life than balancing books, and definitely more to your business than just being timely with taxes.
I hear it all the time: "QuickBooks costs too much!", "It doesn’t work the way I want!", "Why won’t it just do what I need?". If you've been grumbling about QuickBooks for years, it's time to hop off the complaint train and explore some refreshing alternatives. Our firm waved goodbye to Intuit products over a decade ago and hasn't looked back since. Instead, we embrace Xero, a cloud-based software that's as smooth and streamlined as a brand-new MacBook. Think of it like trading in your rusty old RV for a sleek, modern Airstream—life-changing, right?
Xero offers a user-friendly interface that doesn't overwhelm you with options. It's clean, straightforward, and plays nicely with other software, giving you the freedom to integrate seamlessly. If QuickBooks Desktop feels like dragging around a dinosaur, it's because it is. It's time to let go, folks. They’ve stopped updating it, so you're essentially using yesterday's leftovers.
Not sold on Xero yet? Enter FreshBooks—a newer contender that's making waves. Originally focused on invoicing, FreshBooks now caters to the accounting needs of entrepreneurs and accountants alike, offering an intuitive experience that doesn’t leave you feeling like you need a degree in finance just to send an invoice.
So, fellow campground owners, it’s time to stop griping about QuickBooks and make a move to something that truly works for you. Whether you choose Xero or FreshBooks, embracing these tools can help breathe life into your campground ownership, allowing you to focus on what you love—growing your robust business and pressing play on your bigger ideas.
Read the full article to discover how Campground Accounting can help you navigate this transition smoothly and reclaim your peace of mind. After all, wouldn't you rather spend your time exploring the great outdoors than wrestling with outdated software?
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Donna Bordeaux, CPA with Campground Accounting
Creativity and CPAs don’t generally go together. Most people think of CPAs as nerdy accountants who can’t talk with people. Well, it’s time to break that stereotype. Lively, friendly, and knowledgeable can be a part of your relationship with your CPA, as demonstrated by Donna and Chad Bordeaux. They have over 50 years of combined experience as entrepreneurial CPAs. They’ve owned businesses and helped business owners exceed their wildest dreams. They have been able to help businesses earn many times more profit than the average business in the same industry and are passionate about helping industries that help families build great memories.