probably not; huh? On Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 12:35 PM Michael <bmi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> thanks, buddy. I already have the laptop with Windows 10 (I think) so I'm > good where that is concerned. Which quickbooks do you guys think I should > use for bookkeeping. is self-employed good enough? > > On Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 10:54 AM Keith Smith via PLUG-discuss < > plug-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org> wrote: > >> Hi Michael, >> >> Sounds like a good idea. I recently saw and ad that said bookkeepers >> are in demand. Keep in mind it was a advertisement. >> >> If you want to do this I would consider Quickbooks so you can exchange >> data with your customers. >> >> I used the search phrase "does intuit offer free training in quickbooks" >> on Google and it returned: >> >> --- >> QuickBooks Online Certification trainings and exams are free to >> accounting pros and available in QuickBooks Online Accountant. Gain >> skills to better service your clients while earning credentials that >> keep your practice growing. >> --- >> >> There was this link directly below : >> https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accountants/training-certification/ >> >> The Google query "Can QuickBooks be self taught?" returned a bunch of >> info such as: >> >> --- >> Yes, you absolutely can. You'll lose access to Live QuickBooks Help and >> Instructor-led classes, but you'll keep lifetime access to ALL 60+ >> self-paced classes for LIFE. That includes all class updates >> - we update classes when QuickBooks changes >> - and any new self-paced classes we add. >> --- >> >> I would recommend you put together a business plan that includes what it >> will take to run Windows and pay for the Intuit training. >> This will help in your decision making. This should include a marking >> plan - how are you going to acquire customers. >> >> I run Win 10 because my video editing software is Windows only. >> >> I have an old laptop that runs windows. I bought it new maybe 8 years >> ago and have kept it in good condition. I assume something like this >> might work. My battery is still good so I am thinking this laptop might >> be worth $100 - $200. >> >> Another option is to load VirtualBox on your Linux box and create a >> Windows guest configured for your needs. >> >> The laptop I mentioned has 2 core/4 thread CPU which I upgraded from 8G >> of RAM to 16G of RAM. I've evaluated it a lot and it never utilized >> more than 8GB of RAM and the CPU often spikes to 100% and then goes down >> to 60 to 70%. I think this means if I had a more powerful CPU it might >> use more RAM. >> >> Based on my experience your Windows configuration will need 8GB of RAM >> to run windows and Quickbooks. Browsers hog RAM so keep that in mind. >> >> I'm excited for you Michael >> >> Keith >> >> >> >> On 2024-09-18 06:55, Michael via PLUG-discuss wrote: >> > I know, I know.... this is a Linux group and Quickbooks is a windows >> > thing. I was hoping to learn Quickbooks [or the linux equivalent] and >> > to start a Bookkeeping business. I have a few questions: >> > 1- Does it work under Wine? Chat gpt says partially. >> > 2- I've heard that you don't need an accounting degree. Is that true? >> > Chatgpt says it isn't necessary. >> > 3- What is the Linux equivalent? Chatgpt mentioned odoo (as well as >> > the usual suspects). I like the idea of odoo due to the fact that you >> > can get semi-formal training on Udemy. (I wanted to probe further with >> > chatgpt about odoo but it became unresponsive (the enter button grayed >> > out)/ >> > 4- Where can I get training for Quickbooks (or the Linux equivalent)? >> > 5- Where can I get a copy of Quickbooks for a low price if that is the >> > best path to take? Like, you can get Windows for about $15 so why not >> > Quickbooks? (gpt said I couldn't) >> > --------------------------------------------------- >> > PLUG-discuss mailing list: PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >> > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> > https://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list: PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> https://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> > > > -- > :-)~MIKE~(-: > -- :-)~MIKE~(-:
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