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It has been witnessed by business owners that there is an overlap between the abilities of QuickBooks and BusinessWorks. Often organizations move company data from Sage BusinessWorks to QuickBooks Enterprise due to reasons like convenience to support.
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Conversion of Sage BusinessWorks to QuickBooks is essential since it helps in the smooth running of the business. Additionally, it also helps in maintaining the accounting infrastructure extremely operational and efficient.
When you switch to QuickBooks (Desktop and Online) from BusinessWorks, it becomes a game-changing move for your company. Although accounting systems are very complex and even a small error can lead to database discrepancies, hence, it should be done with utmost care.
Note: All the editions of BusinessWorks can be converted to QuickBooks Pro, Mac, Enterprise, Premier, and QuickBooks Online.
Why do You need to Migrate from BusinessWorks to QuickBooks?
Some businesses opt for Sage BusinessWorks when they start their operations. However, as more and more data is generated, employees added, and inventories increased, it outgrows the capabilities of BusinessWorks software.
Here are some additional reasons for the migration to QuickBooks:
- Unlike BusinessWorks, QuickBooks does not slow down with time and the transactions plus reports do not take much time to execute and generate.
- In QuickBooks, companies do not require additional access, which is not the case in BusinessWorks
- QuickBooks does not have multiple data entry points, hence does not lead to duplication errors.
How to Convert Sage BusinessWorks to QuickBooks?
Here is how to convert Sage BusinessWorks to QuickBooks:
Step 1: You will receive prompts to upload your BusinessWorks data file backup.
Step 2: Upload all the files to the server whenever you are prompted.
Step 3: When the conversion is over, you will receive the converted files and will be prompted to set up QuickBooks.
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Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)
Are all Lists and Transactions Converted in QuickBooks from BusinessWorks?
Yes, All lists and transactions are converted in QuickBooks from BusinessWorks.
What is the Expected Turnaround time?
The expected turnaround time for the conversion is 2-3 business days.
What is not converted from Sage BusinessWorks to QuickBooks?
QuickBooks does not support Bank Reconciliations and Budgets, hence they are not converted. Custom templates and non-posting transactions like Sales Orders, Estimated Orders, and Purchase Orders are also not converted.
● Transaction history
● Payroll data
● Custom reports and templates
What is Converted?
All lists and transactions are converted. Here are the lists and transactions:
Lists
• Chart of Accounts
• Customers
• Employees
• Vendors, etc.
Transactions
• Invoices
• Bills
• Customer Payments
• Vendor Payments, etc.
Which is the best version of Quickbooks for Sage BusinessWorks to be converted?
The best version of QuickBooks for conversion is:
● QuickBooks Pro or QuickBooks Premier
How long does it take to transfer data from Business Works to QuickBooks?
Usually several hours to days, depending on data complexity.
How do I prepare for the conversion from Sage BusinessWorks to QuickBooks?
To prepare for the conversion from Sage BusinessWorks to QuickBooks you have to:
● Back up your Sage BusinessWorks data.
● Clean up and organize your data.
● Familiarize yourself with QuickBooks features and workflows.
● Consider consulting with a professional for guidance.
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