We’ve had several people ask for minor enhancements while we continue to work on our upcoming release. Because we listen to what you are saying, our development staff added those enhancements in our product update this past weekend. We are definitely listening! After all, we use the product as much as our clients and we care what our community has to say. If you have a suggestion or request then we need to know! Make sure to submit your feedback today.

So what exactly did we add?

• Import Assistant
  This currently is in Beta, but should be able to handle all of your importing needs if you happen to be coming from the Intuit® world and need import your data into Merchant’s Mirror. You’ll find this under the “More…” tab in the main header of the application itself.
   
• Opening balances
  For those that have never used a double-entry system before, you no longer have to go through a confusing process of how to create an opening balance when you add a new account. We took care of the entries for you and simplified it so that you only put in your opening balance and the system does the rest, automatically.
   
• Printing checks
  If you have pre-printed check stock (from Quickbooks®), you can now print checks directly from the system.
   
• Reporting Update
  Our users uncovered a need to drill down into line items in reports like the Receivables Aging. Our team made it so that if you click a line item in any report, it will take you to the related document all in just one click.
   
• Custom invoice messaging
  Now you have the ability to type out a custom message at the bottom of an invoice or estimate. Just “Include Memo” and write out what you need.
   
• Demos and tutorials
  For many folks, seeing the product without actually creating an account is an important part of the signup process. Even though it’s FREE to register, we understood what our users were looking for and so we have added several new screencasts and tutorials. You can find these on our website at the top of the page, right next to Invite a friend. Look here for more tutorials in the upcoming months as we release more features.

We have a bunch more updates coming soon! We’re working hard to bring you the best product out there and we hope you will help us craft the accounting suite that YOU want to use.

Merchant’s Mirror is now live!

We’ve been tweaking a little here and making some adjustments there, but everything is finally in ship-shape order now.¬† What is our game plan now? Let us know what you love, what you hate, what you’d change and what you’d like to stay the same. So far, we’ve had excellent feedback from our beta team and we’re looking to craft this product not only for our clients, but with our clients!

Small businesses operate in a different form and fashion than larger corporations do and we’re letting you know that we’re on board with that concept. In that regard, we’re working on making it as easy as possible to manage your accounting with a full fledged suite. And don’t think that this is just it. We still have many features and developments in the works!

We wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year!