Help us understand how businesses use QuickBooks Desktop today
We're building JouraBooks, a modern local-first accounting product for small businesses that still rely on QuickBooks Desktop.
Before we build too much, we're talking directly with business owners, bookkeepers, accountants, and QuickBooks Desktop users to understand what works, what is painful, and what would make switching realistic.
This is not a sales call. We're looking for honest feedback from people who know the real workflows.
QuickBooks Desktop users and advisors
The workflows behind the decision
We are especially interested in the practical details that determine whether switching is realistic.
- ✓ Why businesses still use QuickBooks Desktop
- ✓ What people like about Desktop compared with QuickBooks Online
- ✓ What is frustrating, outdated, or painful
- ✓ How company files, backups, accountant copies, and remote access are handled
- ✓ What reports and workflows are non-negotiable
- ✓ What would make a business seriously consider switching
- ✓ What a trustworthy migration from QuickBooks Desktop would need to include
A short conversation, not a pitch
The call takes about 20 minutes.
We'll ask about your current workflow, what tools you use, what has or hasn't worked, and what you would expect from a modern QuickBooks Desktop alternative.
There is no preparation needed. You do not need to share private financial data or company files.
At the end, if useful, we may show a short preview of what we are building and ask for your reaction.
Local-first accounting for Desktop teams
JouraBooks is a private-beta accounting product for businesses that want the control and reliability of desktop accounting software with a more modern experience.
Our focus is on small businesses that still value local-first accounting, company-file control, reliable historical records, and practical workflows, but want better usability, access, and migration options.
A small thank-you for qualified calls
As a thank-you for qualified research participants, we may offer a $50-$100 gift card depending on the type of call and participant background.
This is not required. We mainly want to learn from people with real QuickBooks Desktop experience.
Book a short call
We'd like to hear from business owners, bookkeepers, accountants, consultants, and former Desktop users who know the real workflows.
Or email us at [email protected].