Two Systems. One Business. Let’s Begin.

Jun 30

After nearly two decades of working in QuickBooks — including more than 10 years in QBO — I’ve seen firsthand how much the landscape has changed. For many of my solopreneur clients, QBO still works well. But the rising costs, frequent changes, and expanding feature sets have left others wondering: Is this really the best fit for my business anymore?

I’ve had similar questions myself.

Years ago, I looked into Xero and even started their certification. At the time, I wasn’t convinced the switch was worth it. But recently, something shifted. I decided to revisit the platform with fresh eyes — and this time, I completed the certification.

Still, there’s only so much you can learn by clicking around in demo mode.

So I’ve set up a side-by-side test: From July through December, I’ll be running my own books in both QuickBooks Online and Xero. This isn’t a hypothetical trial or an affiliate review. It’s a real-world experiment inside my real-world business.

I’ll be looking closely at: