As an Odoo partner working with small and mid-sized businesses across Vermont, I’ve seen firsthand how frustrating it can be to outgrow QuickBooks Online.
Business owners come to us when they’re juggling too many disconnected tools—QuickBooks for accounting, Google Sheets for scheduling, a separate app for timesheets, another for invoicing—and it’s costing them time, money, and peace of mind.
Let me share the story of one typical Vermont business we helped make the switch.
“We loved QuickBooks… until we didn’t.”
When we started our business here in Vermont, QuickBooks Online seemed like a no-brainer. It was affordable, easy to use, and did just enough to keep us moving. We were focused on getting work done, not building out tech stacks—and for a while, QuickBooks helped us do that.
But as we grew, the cracks started to show.
The Cracks Started to Show
As any Vermont business knows, you wear a lot of hats. One minute you’re quoting a job, the next you’re managing inventory, dispatching field crews, or reconciling payments. We had separate tools for each piece—and none of them talked to each other.
QuickBooks for accounting. Google Sheets for scheduling. Another app for timesheets. Spreadsheets for inventory.
We were running a business in the 802, but managing it like a patchwork quilt.
We Needed Something Better
It wasn’t just about convenience—it was about accuracy, time, and sanity. With the busy season approaching, we couldn’t afford to keep letting things fall through the cracks. We needed:
- Real automation
- One connected system
- Better visibility across jobs, customers, and cash flow
That’s when we found Odoo.
Discovering Odoo
We started small—just accounting and CRM. Then came quotes, invoicing, and field service. Every step of the way, we were able to keep everything in one place.
No more hunting through inboxes for attachments. No more forgetting to bill for parts. No more juggling six platforms.
With Odoo, when a job is confirmed, it triggers an invoice. Inventory updates automatically. Techs clock in from the job site. Payroll and project tracking sync without extra admin work.
What Changed for Us
✅ We run leaner. Less paperwork. Less overhead.
✅ We respond faster. Quotes go out same-day, sometimes same-hour.
✅ We actually enjoy the tech now. The whole team—from the bookkeeper to the field techs—is on board.
✅ We’re future-proof. As we grow, we don’t need to switch systems. We just turn on new modules.
“Odoo didn’t just replace QuickBooks. It replaced half our software stack—and made our business feel like it was finally built to scale.”
— Vermont Business Owner
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Stories like this one aren’t rare—we see them all the time. Our team specializes in helping Vermont businesses make the leap from QuickBooks to a modern, fully integrated system like Odoo.
If your current setup is feeling more like a patchwork than a platform, let’s talk. We’ll help you explore what a real upgrade could look like—no pressure, just a conversation.
– Michael M.
Odoo Partner at Low Voltage Consulting
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