This Once Popular QuickBooks Software is Going Away

QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale, a popular software solution for retailers, has recently been discontinued by Intuit. There will be no future versions of QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale software and they will no longer sell QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale 19.0 to new customers. They are working with Shopify to provide an optional POS solution. While the software will continue to work for existing users, Intuit will no longer offer support, updates, or patches for the software. This means that users who continue to use the software may be at risk of security vulnerabilities, software glitches, and other issues that could negatively impact their business operations.

In addition to the QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale software being discontinued, the following connected services will also be turned off on October 3, 2023:

•QuickBooks Point of Sale Payments

•QuickBooks Point of Sale Gift Card Service

•Mobile Sync

•Store Exchange

•E-commerce integration with Webgility

•Support Plans including Live Support (phone, email, chat)

•Vendor Lookup Service

If you are a current user of QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale, it is important to start thinking about transitioning to a new point-of-sale solution. While this may seem like a daunting task, there are many options available that can help streamline your operations and improve your bottom line.

If you are unsure of which point-of-sale solution to switch to, consider consulting with us to determine the best solution that meets your business’ specific requirements.

In conclusion, while the discontinuation of QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale may seem like a challenge for retailers, it is also an opportunity to reassess your business operations and find a more efficient and effective point-of-sale solution. By taking the time to research and evaluate different options, you can find a solution that works for your business and helps you achieve your goals.