Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU)
has reimagined QuickBooks Online as the global small business operating
system. This next-generation QuickBooks Online, available in more than
100 countries, provides small businesses and accountants with an
intuitive, easy-to-use design that gives small businesses access to a
robust, open platform that grows with small businesses and works
anytime, anywhere.
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“Today we’re unveiling the next generation of QuickBooks Online, the
biggest release in decades,” said Dan Wernikoff, SVP & GM of Intuit
Small Business Financial Solutions. “We rebuilt QuickBooks Online from
the ground up to deliver a simple, yet powerful platform that goes
beyond accounting and offers small businesses an unprecedented business
management solution. The online version of QuickBooks is built to take
advantage of the cloud and is an open platform that sets our foundation
for future growth in the United States and globally.”
A Powerfully Simple Solution
QuickBooks Online is now faster and easier to use than ever. The
engaging new design is not only beautiful, but also built for better
functionality. The latest version streamlines business tasks to boost
efficiency and help save small businesses time. Customized data now
appears in a visual manner that is informative and easy-to-understand.
Enhanced features include:
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Simple set-up and easy to learn, intuitive functions for any small
business
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Fast performance, offering real-time data and reports
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Scalable solutions to fit the needs of any size small business
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The power of QuickBooks with the benefits of the Intuit accountant
ecosystem
“I was happy with QuickBooks Online before, but when I saw the new
version, I was blown away,” said Laura Redmond, founder of Redmond
Accounting. “It’s sleek, fast, and simple and the layout is clean and
fresh.”
Open and Integrated Platform
The online version of QuickBooks has been rebuilt as an open platform.
For small businesses, this simplifies work by integrating all of
Intuit’s powerful business management tools under one umbrella. The
QuickBooks Online platform includes Intuit’s robust small business
tools, including Payroll and Payments, which are now interconnected and
built into the online version of QuickBooks. The open platform design
allows third parties and app developers to create small business
applications that are available to nearly 500,000 QuickBooks Online
subscribers, which boast more than 1.3 million users, giving customers
the ability to customize the online version of QuickBooks to meet their
specific business needs, while providing them access to data across
applications. The QuickBooks Online platform offers a range of
collaborative tools including:
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Access to Intuit’s accounting, payments and payroll add-on solutions
through one login, from a computer, iPhone, iPad, and Android phones
and tablets
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Real-time data updates enabling immediate accountant or bookkeeper
collaboration
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Large-scale app integration and access to Intuit’s Apps.com, one of
the largest and most diverse small business apps marketplaces
Work Anytime, Anywhere
QuickBooks Online has evolved to adapt to the evolving needs of small
business owners, who are increasingly on-the-go and rely on mobile for
day-to-day tasks. This release of the online version of QuickBooks
features a mobile-first design approach that gives small business owners
around the world access to information wherever they work. Features
include:
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Availability in more than 100 countries and will be available in more
than 10 languages
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Data safely stored in the cloud for on-the-go accessibility via any
internet-connected computer, iPhone, iPad or Android phone or tablet
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Compatibility across PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android phones and
tablets
“When you log in, it’s beautiful,” said Adam Wegener, co-owner of
TrashAmps, a portable sound system company. “I appreciate the
functionality of being able to access the software from my phone and
tablet. Being a small business owner, you never know when or where
you’re working, so the ability to go in and check on things is a real
benefit to me.”
Pricing and Availability
The new QuickBooks Online experience is scheduled to be available
starting in late October for new users, and rollout to existing users in
more than 100 countries is scheduled to begin in 2014.
After a 30-day free trial, the online version of QuickBooks starts at
the standard list price of $12.99 per month or $124.99 per year for new
users, which includes free access to all of Intuit’s mobile apps. Visit www.quickbooks.com/new
for more information.
About Intuit Inc.
Intuit Inc. creates business and
financial management solutions that simplify the business of life for
small businesses, consumers and accounting professionals.
Its flagship products and services include QuickBooks®, Quicken®
and TurboTax®, which make
it easier to manage small
businesses and payroll
processing, personal
finance, and tax
preparation and filing. Mint.com
provides a fresh, easy and intelligent way for people to manage their
money, while Demandforce®
offers marketing and communication tools for small businesses. ProSeries®
and Lacerte® are Intuit's
leading tax preparation offerings for professional accountants.
Founded in 1983, Intuit had revenue of $4.2 billion in its fiscal year
2013. The company has approximately 8,000 employees with major offices
in the United States, Canada,
the United Kingdom, India and
other locations. More information can be found at www.intuit.com.
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