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- Zoho Books
Zoho Books is a cloud-based accounting tool perfect for small businesses, with AI-driven automation for invoicing, expense tracking, and bank reconciliation. Its intuitive interface and integration with Zoho apps (like Zoho CRM and Inventory) make managing finances and stock a breeze.
Where Zoho Books shines is its user-friendly, highly customizable invoicing—you can tweak designs, add custom notes, fields, and terms, making it easier for non-accountants compared to QuickBooks, which can feel complex. It also supports multi-currency transactions, tax compliance (GST, VAT), and has a mobile app for on-the-go access.
For small businesses like clothing brands or pickleball suppliers, Zoho Books’ Professional plan includes stock tracking, which QuickBooks only offers in its pricier Plus plan. However, advanced inventory features require higher-tier plans, and unlike QuickBooks, Zoho Books lacks its own payment gateway, so you’ll need third-party tools like Stripe for payments.
Pricing (2025):
Free: $0/month (< $50,000 revenue, no stock tracking)
Standard: $15/month (3 users, no stock tracking)
Professional: $40/month (5 users, stock tracking)
Premium: $60/month (10 users, advanced features)
Elite/Ultimate: $150–$275/month (advanced inventory)
Zoho Books is a budget-friendly, user-friendly pick for small businesses needing stock tracking and customizable invoicing. Its Professional plan ($40/month) beats QuickBooks’ Plus plan ($99/month) for inventory management, though it needs third-party payment integrations and advanced inventory requires upgrades
Zoho Books is an excellent accounting tool for those new to accounting software, featuring intuitive AI that simplifies transaction categorization and streamlines financial tasks.
Zoho Books provides a 14-day free trial for new users. Visit their website here to get started!
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A very insightful take on where AI will take the accounting world
Crypto Corner
Bitcoin just hit a new all-time high, and the crypto world is super hyped!
It soared past its old record of $103,332 from January 2025, reaching $109,500 today — a 44% jump since it dropped to around $76,000 in April during the tariff turmoil.
So what the hell happened?
The Senate voted 66-22 yesterday to push through the GENIUS Act, setting rules for stablecoins—those cryptos connects to assets like the US dollar. Issuers now have to hold safe assets, report monthly, and follow anti-money laundering laws.
It’s a huge step toward mainstream crypto, even if some idiots, like Senator Warren, worry about shady ties to projects like Trump’s USD1 stablecoin. This bill’s a sign we might see more crypto-friendly laws soon.
Bitcoin tends to pull the whole market up with it—think 0.6 correlation with the S&P 500—so altcoins should climb too. There was a quick dip today when Treasury yields ticked up, spooking riskier assets. The Fed’s tight stance on 2025 rate cuts didn’t help, but it’s just a blip.
The crypto market’s at $3.36 trillion, up 3%, with $1.37 billion in Bitcoin ETF inflows and companies holding $349 billion in BTC. Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve order from March and only 21 million coins ever out there have folks like Bitwise predicting $180K-$200K by year-end.
This feels is just the start! If you’re not in crypto yet. What you doin’?
Always keep your crypto safe by storing it off exchanges! Check out the links below for some of the best cold wallets available in 2025 to secure your assets.
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DCD Bookkeeping
At DCD Bookkeeping, we’re all about making your accounting easier by using the best features of QuickBooks and smart AI tools to keep things accurate and efficient.
We handle everything from sorting transactions to creating clear financial reports, so your books stay organized, tax time feels less overwhelming, and you have more time to focus on growing your business.
We’re always looking for new ways to improve our services, ensuring we deliver top-notch accuracy and value for you.
If you need monthly bookkeeping, consulting or a full cleanup project you can contact us through the links below
