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Those August QuickBooks bills have landed. Intuit raised the price on three of the four plans.

Essentials went to $85. Plus went to $140. Advanced went to $340. Payroll and QuickBooks Time per-employee fees rose July 1 too.

The full breakdown, plus what contractors can actually do about it: https://www.werxapp.com/blog/quickbooks-price-increase-2026/

Good news first. QuickBooks Desktop is not being shut off, and Intuit has not announced an end date for Desktop 2024.

Now the part worth planning around. You cannot buy Pro or Premier new anymore. There has been no new version since 2024. Renewal prices go up again October 1.

No deadline, but no road ahead either. Here is what the move to QuickBooks Online actually costs your pay apps: https://www.werxapp.com/blog/quickbooks-desktop-to-online-contractors/

A rejected pay app costs you a full billing cycle. And most rejections come down to the same few mistakes.

The G703 does not tie to the G702. The previous column is stale. The waiver amount does not match.

Here is the ten-minute pre-submit checklist that catches all of it: https://www.werxapp.com/blog/pay-application-rejected-checklist/

Ever had to tell your crew there was a pay discrepancy from two months ago?

Handling retroactive pay is one of the most stressful parts of running a construction business, especially when projects are already complex enough.

Whether it’s a shift in project scope or a simple tracking error, staying on top of retroactive pay is essential for keeping your workforce happy and your business legally protected.

We’ve put together a complete guide to help you manage these situations with transparency and ease.

Get the guide here:
https://www.werxapp.com/blog/retroactive-pay-construction-guide/

Most carpet cleaning businesses don’t fail because of cleaning skills.

They struggle because of:
❌ Disorganized estimates
❌ Slow or inconsistent invoicing
❌ Poor time tracking
❌ Cash flow headaches

If you're ready to launch your own carpet cleaning business—or turn your side hustle into something bigger,our new guide walks you through exactly how to build it the right way from day one.

From legal setup to professional billing systems that help you get paid faster, it covers everything you need to move from “just getting jobs” to running a real business.

Don’t let the back-office chaos slow your growth.

Read the full guide here:
https://www.werxapp.com/blog/start_carpet_cleaning_business/

Work authorizations should not slow your projects down.

If approvals are creating delays or extra back-and-forth, this guide shows how to simplify the process and keep jobs moving forward.

👉 Read the guide: https://www.werxapp.com/blog/work_authorization_guide/

📣 Contractors, tired of dealing with customer complaints that slow down your jobs and drain your time?

Good news: complaints don’t have to be setbacks. With the right approach, they can actually boost your reputation, strengthen client trust, and win repeat business. 💪

Our latest article breaks down proven tips to turn customer complaints into real growth opportunities without adding extra stress to your already packed day.

👉 Read the full guide: https://www.werxapp.com/blog/mastering_customer_complaints/

Run a smoother, more profitable contracting business, one interaction at a time.