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TEBlack
March 9, 2025
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How do I connect a Bill from a Sub-Contractor to a Customers job in QBO? In desktop there was a column to pick the job, but not in QBO.

  • March 9, 2025
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    EmaicaD
    March 9, 2025

    To enable the Project feature, you can go to the Account and Settings. Additionally, this project feature is only available in QuickBooks Plus and Advanced. I'll outline the steps on how to turn the Project on, and to link the Bill to your customer, TEBlack.

     

    Here's how to turn the Project feature on: 

     

    1. Click the Gear icon.

    2. Select Account and Settings.

    3 Choose Advanced in the option. 

    4. Select Project, then click the pencil icon to edit.

    5. Click Save, then Done.

     

    Since it's now turned on, you can now follow these steps to link the Bill to your customer's project:

     

    1. Go to Projects.
    2. Select the Project that you want to link the Bill.
    3. Select from the dropdown of Add to project the Bill.

     

            4. From the Vendor, choose the right vendor who sent the Bill.

            5. In the Customer/Project column assign the bill to the correct project by selecting it from the dropdown list.

            6. Enter the amount, then Save and Close.

     

     

    Moreover, to have gain knowledge and can manage effectively your Project, you can refer to this article: Create and manage projects in QuickBooks Online and Accountant.

     

    For future reference, if you want to keep updated on your project's progress, you always have this article to gain insights and understanding: Use reports to track your project profitability and progress in QuickBooks Online Advanced or Intuit Enterprise Suite.

     

    Lastly, if you wish to have more guidance about managing a Project and, also related features inside QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Live Expert Assisted are active to teach and guide you effectively. 

     

    Keeping our customers updated with the necessary details of the project is such a proactive approach. If you have any other concerns related to the Project feature, don't hesitate to click the Reply button.

    TEBlackAuthor
    March 9, 2025

    No Projects button.  I have Customer and Jobs under those customers.  Why can I not when entering bills from a Vendor, not apply each line to a Customer / Job?  Makes no sense.

    EvethC
    March 10, 2025

    I appreciate you for following the steps provided, @TEBlack. If the Projects feature is unavailable in your version of QuickBooks Online (QBO), this can be due to the subscription plan you have. I'll provide more details below.

     

    The availability of the Projects feature in QBO depends on the plan you have subscribed to. Currently, this feature is only accessible to the Plus or Advanced subscription plan users. These plans offer a broader range of functionalities tailored for more complex business needs, including project management and detailed profit tracking on a per-project basis.

     

    Therefore, if you are managing projects and need more detailed management and reporting capabilities in QuickBooks Online, you can consider upgrading your subscription to Plus or Advanced level. Upgrading will not only grant you access to the Projects feature but also to other advanced features that could be beneficial depending on your business requirements.

     

    As your business grows, QuickBooks can grow with you. Use this article as a guide for upgrading or downgrading your QuickBooks plan to match your needs: Upgrade or downgrade your QuickBooks Online.

     

    Additionally, it could be beneficial to consult with a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor who can offer a tailored setup or workaround specific to your business needs or even help escalate system functionality concerns to the QuickBooks development team for future feature updates.

     

    Furthermore, you can use this article when you want to use projects to track your labor costs and profitability in QuickBooks Online Plus, Advanced, and Accountant: Track hourly labor costs and profitability by project in QuickBooks Online.

     

    Please reach out if you require further assistance regarding your Project feature. We are here to help you as soon as possible. Take care and stay safe!

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