Payroll That Powers Business Growth—Not Just Paychecks
Payroll isn't just about paychecks anymore. QuickBooks Payroll + expert setup from Peak Advisers helps you cut risk, save time, and support smarter growth.
Done right, payroll can do more than pay employees—it can support smarter growth.
Key Takeaways
Outdated payroll systems slow growth and increase risk.
QuickBooks Payroll automates key tasks and helps keep you compliant.
Peak Advisers helps you get the most from QuickBooks Payroll and your broader financial systems.
A smarter payroll strategy can support business growth, not just admin work.
Payroll Should Support Your Growth—Not Hold You Back
If payroll feels more like a burden than a benefit, you’re not alone. Many small businesses still rely on manual processes or disconnected tools that eat up time, lead to mistakes, and increase compliance risk.
At Peak Advisers, we help businesses like yours get payroll running smoothly so you can focus on what matters most: growing your business.
Automate the Busywork, Reduce the Risk
QuickBooks Payroll takes the guesswork out of processing payroll by:
Automating tax calculations and payments
Filing payroll taxes on your behalf
Offering tools for time tracking, PTO, and benefits
Recent QuickBooks updates in 2025 include tap-to-pay payroll capabilities, remote team payroll tools, and multi-period reporting—giving you more control and better visibility.
Need more than the basics? We can help you tailor your setup to match your industry, team size, and business goals.
Stay Compliant—Even Across Borders
Staying compliant with labor laws and tax regulations is essential—but not easy. QuickBooks Payroll helps with U.S. federal and state compliance, and if you’re expanding, its integration with Deel enables multi-country payroll in 100+ countries.
At Peak Advisers, we work with you to:
Understand your risk areas
Set up smart compliance processes
Integrate tools that keep you on track
We also stay current on the latest IRS and state agency changes so you don’t have to.
Use Payroll to Make Smarter Business Decisions
Payroll isn’t just about paying people. With the right system, it becomes a tool for understanding labor costs, forecasting, and managing growth.
QuickBooks Payroll includes built-in reports and HR tools to:
Analyze payroll expenses
Track workforce trends
Plan for future hiring and raises
The idea is to turn those insights into action.
Make the Most of Your Financial Management Tools
You don’t need a dozen apps and spreadsheets to run payroll well. You just need the right system—and a partner who knows how to use it.
At Peak Advisers, we help small businesses:
Set up QuickBooks Payroll the right way
Clean up and improve existing payroll processes
Integrate other business apps (like time tracking, HR, or contractor management)
Align payroll with your bigger financial goals
We’re here to help you find and use the right tolls to run your business better.
FAQs
Q: What’s new in QuickBooks Payroll in 2025?
A: QuickBooks recently rolled out Tap to Pay features, multi-period reports, Deel integration for global payroll, and more robust contractor payment tools.
Q: Do I need QuickBooks to use QuickBooks Payroll?
A: It works best when paired with QuickBooks Online, but we can help you evaluate whether it’s the right fit.
Q: What if I already have a payroll system?
A: We can help you evaluate your current setup and suggest improvements—or help you migrate to something better.
Q: Can Peak Advisers help my team use QuickBooks Payroll more effectively?
A: Absolutely. We offer setup support, cleanups, and training so your team can manage payroll with confidence, accuracy, and efficiency.
Let’s Talk Payroll That Works for Your Business
Whether you’re just getting started or trying to improve a complicated setup, we’re here to help. Let’s simplify payroll, reduce risk, and support your goals with smarter tools.
👉 Reach out to Peak Advisers today to get started.
How QuickBooks Mastery Saves Time, Boosts Efficiency
Mastering QuickBooks can change how your business runs for the better, saving time, boosting efficiency, and reducing costly errors. Learn how expert training from Peak Advisers empowers you to streamline operations and make data-driven decisions with confidence.
For small business owners, every minute counts. QuickBooks is a powerful tool designed to help streamline financial management, but many users only scratch the surface of its capabilities.
Mastering QuickBooks can revolutionize your operations, saving you time, boosting efficiency, and ensuring your financial records are accurate and insightful.
The great news? It's easier to do than you might think.
Streamlined Bookkeeping
Manual bookkeeping or improper use of QuickBooks can eat up hours each week. By mastering the platform, you’ll be able to:
Automate repetitive tasks like invoicing and bill payments.
Set up rules for categorizing transactions automatically.
Reconcile accounts in minutes rather than hours.
Peak Advisers’ QuickBooks training helps you unlock these time-saving features, giving you more hours to focus on growing your business.
Error Reduction
Mistakes in financial management can lead to costly consequences, from incorrect tax filings to poor cash flow management. With advanced QuickBooks skills, you can:
Avoid miscategorized transactions.
Generate reports with accurate data.
Stay audit-ready year-round.
With Peak Advisers, you’ll learn best practices to keep your financial records clean and compliant.
Improved Reporting and Insights
QuickBooks offers robust reporting tools that go beyond basic profit and loss statements. By mastering the platform, you can:
Customize reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
Monitor cash flow and profitability trends in real time.
Use insights to make informed business decisions.
We can show you how to leverage QuickBooks’ reporting tools to transform raw data into actionable insights.
Enhanced Team Productivity
When your team is trained to use QuickBooks effectively, productivity soars. You can:
Set up user roles to streamline task management.
Enable collaboration on QuickBooks Online.
Reduce time wasted on errors or redundant processes.
Customized for Your Business
Every business has unique needs, and QuickBooks can be tailored to meet them. By mastering QuickBooks, you can:
Create a customized chart of accounts.
Automate processes specific to your operations.
Integrate QuickBooks with other tools like payroll or CRM software.
Key Takeaways
Mastering QuickBooks saves time by automating tasks and simplifying bookkeeping.
Advanced skills reduce errors and ensure accurate financial records.
Robust reporting tools empower you to make data-driven decisions.
Training improves productivity for you and your team.
Customization ensures QuickBooks aligns with your unique business needs.
We Can Help You Make This Happen
We’re all about helping business owners get the most out of QuickBooks. With personalized training tailored to your needs, we make sure you’re using the platform to its fullest potential. Whether you’re new to QuickBooks or looking to deepen your skills, our experts are here to guide you every step of the way.
Ready to Master QuickBooks?
Invest in your business’s success with expert QuickBooks training. Visit Peak Advisers QuickBooks Training to learn more. Ready to get started? Schedule a free consultation with Peak Advisers today!
Streamlining Construction Project Management and Job Costing with Intuit Enterprise Suite
Managing construction projects and job costing is easier with Intuit Enterprise Suite. Learn how real-time insights and automated workflows can boost your profitability.
Managing construction projects is a complex balancing of time, resources, and costs. With multiple teams to coordinate and budgets to maintain, even minor missteps can lead to significant delays and financial losses.
We don’t have to tell you how critical, meaningful, and challenging it is to get project management and job costing right. These two activities can make or break a construction business. Fortunately, Intuit Enterprise Suite (IES) addresses these challenges head-on, offering advanced tools designed specifically for the construction industry.
The challenges in construction project management & job costing
Construction projects are intricate by nature, involving numerous stakeholders, fluctuating costs, and tight deadlines. Common challenges include:
Complex Project Tracking: Keeping tabs on multiple projects simultaneously, each with its own timeline and requirements.
Accurate Job Costing: Calculating precise costs for labor, materials, and overhead to ensure projects stay within budget.
Change Order Management: Handling alterations in project scope without disrupting the workflow or budget.
Real-Time Financial Insights: Accessing up-to-date financial data to make informed decisions promptly.
Resource Allocation: Efficiently distributing labor and materials across various projects.
These challenges can lead to inefficiencies, financial losses, and strained client relationships without the right tools.
How Intuit Enterprise Suite solves these challenges
Intuit Enterprise Suite is a comprehensive, cloud-based solution that integrates all aspects of project management and job costing into one platform. Here's how it transforms the way construction businesses operate:
Advanced Project Financials
IES provides real-time visibility into each project's financial health. You can:
Monitor Project Profitability: Track revenue and expenses at every stage, ensuring projects remain profitable.
Budget vs. Actuals Reporting: Compare projected budgets with actual spending to identify variances and adjust accordingly.
Cost-to-Complete Analysis: Estimate the remaining costs to finish a project, helping in forecasting and resource planning.
Real-Time Profitability Tracking
With IES, you gain immediate insights into your financial data:
Dynamic Dashboards: Customize dashboards to display key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to your business.
AI-Generated Forecasts: Utilize artificial intelligence to predict future financial trends based on historical data.
Multi-Dimensional Reporting: Analyze data by project, location, team, or any custom dimension you set.
Automated Change Order Management
Managing change orders is seamless with IES:
Integrated Workflows: Automate the approval process for change orders to keep projects moving without delays.
Real-Time Updates: Ensure all stakeholders are informed instantly of any changes, reducing miscommunication.
Documentation and Compliance: Keep detailed records of all changes for compliance and future reference.
Labor Cost Calculations
Accurately calculating labor costs is crucial:
Integrated Payroll: Connect payroll directly to projects to monitor labor expenses in real time.
Time Tracking: Utilize mobile time tracking for on-site teams, ensuring accurate and timely data entry.
Overtime Management: Automatically calculate overtime and adjust labor costs accordingly.
Resource Allocation and Scheduling
Efficiently manage your resources:
Resource Planning Tools: Allocate labor and materials to projects based on availability and needs.
Gantt Charts and Timelines: Visualize project schedules to identify potential bottlenecks and adjust plans proactively.
Collaboration Features: Enable teams to communicate within the platform, enhancing coordination and reducing errors.
Why Choose Intuit Enterprise Suite for Your Construction Business
Cloud-Based Accessibility: Access your data anytime, anywhere—from the office or the construction site.
Scalable Solutions: IES scales with your business whether you're managing a few projects or dozens.
User-Friendly Interface: An intuitive design means your team can adopt the system quickly with minimal training.
Secure and Reliable: Your sensitive financial and project data is protected with robust security measures.
Peak Advisers: Your trusted QuickBooks expert
At Peak Advisers, we specialize in helping businesses successfully implement Intuit products, and Intuit Enterprise Suite (IES) is no exception. We’re here to help you assess your needs and guide you in making informed decisions about implementing the right QuickBooks products, including IES. From the initial consultation with Intuit to full implementation, we ensure a smooth and efficient transition, tailored to your specific business requirements.
success expected
A mid-sized construction firm that currently struggles with tracking expenses across multiple projects can expect the following basic successes after implementing IES with our help:
Reduced project overruns by 30%
Improved profit margins by 15%
Streamlined change order process, cutting approval times in half
Take the Next Step Towards Efficiency
Don't let outdated processes hold your construction business back. Embrace the future with Intuit Enterprise Suite and transform the way you manage projects and costs.
Contact Peak Advisers today to schedule a consultation. Let's build a more efficient and profitable future for your construction business together.
About Peak Advisers
Peak Advisers empowers businesses with the latest financial and project management solutions. With expertise in QuickBooks products and a commitment to client success, we provide personalized services that drive growth and efficiency for businesses of all sizes and across all industries, such as construction, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, professional services, non-profits, and e-commerce.
Ready to revolutionize your project management and job costing? Reach out to us using this link, and let's get started!
Where is your business in its financial evolution?
Here’s something worth taking a brief pause to ponder: What stage is your business in regarding its financial evolution?
Here’s something worth taking a brief pause to ponder: What stage is your business in regarding its financial evolution?
No matter what stage of evolution your business is in, Peak Advisers has the knowledge, skills and experience to help you grow your business.
Growing businesses often reach a point where they need professional financial advice, but can't afford a full-time CFO (Chief Financial Officer) or controller.
If you're fortunate enough to be in this position then we have the perfect solution for you. Our Fractional CFO service gives you a professional financial manager who works with you to help guide your business to success.
Visit peakadvisers.com and click on “Services” at the top of the home page to see what else we can do to help you and your and your business.
Credit: evolutionbusinessadvisors.com / Jeff Matthews
3 big post pandemic opportunities for small businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a significant economic downturn. Economic downturns create significant opportunities for business owners who have the wherewithal to take advantage. If you’ve got cash—or the availability of cash—read on for three investments to consider right now.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a significant economic downturn. Economic downturns create significant opportunities for business owners who have the wherewithal to take advantage.
If you’ve got cash—or the availability of cash—here are three investments to consider right now. This information appears in The Hartford Small Biz Ahead blog.
Real estate
When people say it’s all about location, location, location, they’re absolutely right. The strength of the property market really does depend on where the market is, what industries are located nearby and the social and financial demographics of the local population. But, regardless of location, the downturn has and will continue to affect many commercial properties nationwide. Why?
More businesses have discovered that working from home actually works and, over the next few years, will also realize that they have too much office space. If your business is working remotely, Peak Advisers has tools and ideas about how to make things run more efficiently for you. See some of them here.
Additionally, think about the businesses in these industries:
Retailers suffering from huge losses of traffic in to their locations
Movie theaters have been closed for months
Event venues not able to host large gatherings
Commercial property markets are challenged in big ways. This might have been the last straw for many of the businesses mentioned above.
Article author Gene Marks reports property values will decline in many areas, and that presents an opportunity if you’re looking for warehouse or production space. Consult a commercial real estate broker and plot your strategy.
Inventory and equipment
Some surveys predict hundreds of thousands of small businesses will go out of business because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This isn’t good news for those small business owners or for the economy, but it does present opportunities for businesses looking to snap up equipment and inventory.
If you’re in the market for that special machine—a used printing press, a forklift with low miles—then you should start looking now. Just Google “used equipment for sale near me” or visit online sites like MachineryTrader.com to see what deals are available.
Mergers and Acquisitions
According to BizBuySell, a marketplace for businesses looking to buy and sell, there is now a “lifetime opportunity” for business acquisitions, article author Gene Marks reports. Many baby boomers have already been looking to get out of the game and retire prior to the pandemic and now, after struggling through the ordeal, want out more than ever. Other businesses—struggling for any number of reasons—may have also been pushed over the edge by the economic downturn.
This presents a great opportunity for any other business owner looking to expand or for an aspiring entrepreneur with a little capital who is looking to start his or her own company. Talk to a business broker, go to BizBuySell or ask around in your local trade association.
Marks has one final piece of advice: There is a great financing deal available for small businesses. Included in the CARES Act is a provision that will forgive the first six months of principal and interest payments on any new Small Business Administration Section 7(a) loan closed before September 27, 2020. The loan proceeds can be used for real estate, business acquisitions, assets and even working capital.
For more information on SBA Section 7(a) loans, use this link.
Peak Advisers now has more ways to help businesses grow even bigger
Peak Advisers is proud to announce our new affiliation with Net at Work. Net at Work is a national IT consulting firm and, like Peak Advisers, it’s a company dedicated to unleashing the power of technology to change the trajectory of your organization’s business.
This is big news!
Peak Advisers is proud to announce our new affiliation with Net at Work. Net at Work is a national IT consulting firm and, like Peak Advisers, it’s a company dedicated to unleashing the power of technology to change the trajectory of your organization’s business.
Peak Advisers is the only QuickBooks Solution Provider in the Rocky Mountain region that can take you from fully using the incredible QuickBooks products and when the time is right, to the next level ERP and or human resources systems.
This means Peak Advisers can now help you fully manage all of your needs as your business grows larger and more complex. Net at Work provides a wide range of technological services with everything from comprehensive human resources systems to manage the complete employee life cycle, to handling payroll for more than 150 employees, to complicated infrastructure solutions.
High Impact
The impact of Net at Work is simple and transformative. It drives you to:
Achieve greater revenues
Reduce inefficiencies and costs
Maximize profits
“Peak Advisers is affiliated with a national firm that can direct, help and assist you with all of your IT needs beyond QuickBooks,” said Peak Advisers partner Michael Wallace. “We are also very proud that our QuickBooks knowledge has resulted in us being Net at Work’s QuickBooks experts.”
Call Peak Advisers at (303) 801-4772 to learn more, or use the button below to contact us to find out more about how we can help you implement advanced solutions.