In QuickBooks land, when we say “write checks” we mean much more than just whipping out your checkbook and grabbing a pen. You’ll use the Write Checks window to enter ATM and PayPal payments into QuickBooks, enter checks you’ve written by hand, and actually writing checks you can then print out on Intuit printer-friendly checks.

Writing a check for a regularly occurring bill you pay for your business? (Like rent, Internet service, cell phone service.) Instead of using Write Check, try Enter Bills and then Pay Bills. You’ll get more accurate info about your business’s expenses from QuickBooks this way.

 This video shows you the basics of QuickBooks check-writing: