Tools That Help You
Make Better Decisions
Free tools from Plus & Minus to help you evaluate accounting systems, tighten up your setup, and make better decisions faster. Actively comparing software? Start with our Best Accounting Software Guide and our QuickBooks Alternative overview.
Ask Jan — AI Accounting Advisor
Get instant answers about accounting software, ERP features, and whether Plus & Minus is right for your business. Jan knows our entire product inside and out.
Have You Outgrown QuickBooks?
Answer 10 questions and get a personalized breakdown of where QuickBooks is holding your business back — and what to do about it.
True Cost of Accounting Software Calculator
See the real cost of your current accounting setup — including hidden costs from reconciliation, module fees, and consultant hours — compared to Plus & Minus.
📄 Free Templates
Simple templates you can use immediately. We'll keep adding more as the library grows.
Chart of Accounts Starter Template
A clean COA structure you can tailor by industry, location, or department.
Use with the COA tutorial →Month-End Close Checklist
A practical checklist to speed up close and reduce surprises at month-end.
Download PDF →Job Costing Setup Worksheet
Define the job phases, cost codes, and reporting you need before you configure software.
Download PDF →💰 Free Calculators
Quick estimators that help you quantify what outgrowing entry-level software really costs in time and money.
True Cost of QuickBooks
Estimate the real monthly cost once you add payroll, inventory, job costing tools, and staff time on top of the base subscription.
Open Calculator →Month-End Close Time Savings Estimator
Estimate how much time you could recover by eliminating spreadsheet exports, manual reconciliations, and inter-module fixes.
Open Calculator →Not sure where you fall? Read the Outgrown QuickBooks checklist, then book a demo if you want to see your workflow in a unified system.
📑 Free Readings & PDF Downloads
Practical reads you can use while you evaluate tools and build a cleaner accounting setup.
Accounting Software Buyer's Guide
What to evaluate — and what to ignore — when comparing accounting software vendors.
Get the Guide →Outgrown QuickBooks Checklist
A one-page summary of the biggest signs it's time to move beyond entry-level tools.
Read the Checklist →Migration Planning Sheet
Decide what history to bring over and what to keep archived when switching systems.
Download PDF →✅ Free Assessment
Take a quick 10-question assessment to see whether you're still a fit for entry-level software or whether a unified accounting system is a better next step.
Have You Outgrown QuickBooks?
10 questions. Under 3 minutes. Personalized score and category breakdown delivered instantly.
Take the Free Assessment →Ready to See Plus & Minus in Action?
All of these tools point in the same direction. If you like what you see, the next step is a live demo with our team.