David Chen
Contributing Specialist
CPA and ERP Implementation Consultant, 15+ years experience
David Chen is a CPA and ERP implementation consultant with 15+ years helping SMBs transition from QuickBooks to enterprise accounting systems. He has overseen 200+ ERP migrations across manufacturing, distribution, and professional services sectors.
Articles by David Chen(12)
FreshBooks vs Zoho Books vs QuickBooks Online (2026) for Small Ecommerce Sellers
FreshBooks vs Zoho Books vs QuickBooks Online for small ecommerce sellers: published 2026 pricing, which plans include inventory, purchase orders and sales channels, and who should pick what.
Katana + QuickBooks Online: Adding Real Inventory and Manufacturing Without Leaving QBO
How Katana adds bills of materials, production orders, multi-location stock and Shopify/Amazon sync on top of QuickBooks Online, how the sync works, what the combination costs, and a setup checklist.
PatioMage Ergonomic Office Chair Review: Big & Tall Chair For Long Accounting Workdays
Accounting and ERP work means 8-10 hour sits. A $200 chair with proper adjustment beats a $600 chair with fewer adjustments. Does this PatioMage fit that bill?
QuickBooks Online for Beginners by Thomas Newton — The SMB Reference Before ERP Migration
Before an SMB can migrate off QuickBooks to a real ERP, they have to actually understand their QBO configuration. Newton's book is the most accessible reference.
Business Operations Unlocked by Jason M. Brown Review: The SMB Operations Playbook For Tech-Led Efficiency
Operations books often skip small businesses entirely. Jason Brown's framework targets SMBs that are too big for Excel but too small for expensive consultants.
ERP ROI Calculator: When Does the Investment Pay Off?
Build a real ERP ROI model: finance team hours saved, DSO improvement, error elimination, and integration costs. Realistic 3-year payback timeline with example numbers for mid-market.
ERP for Manufacturing: NetSuite vs SAP vs Odoo for Makers and Producers
Compare NetSuite, SAP Business One, and Odoo for manufacturing ERP: BOM, MRP, work orders, shop floor control, and which platform fits your company size and manufacturing complexity.
Amazon Seller ERP Guide: Why NetSuite Beats QuickBooks for Scale
Amazon sellers on QuickBooks face settlement timing errors, FBA inventory gaps, and fee miscategorization. Learn why NetSuite with Amazon connector integrations solves these at scale.
Shopify + NetSuite Integration: Complete Setup Guide for Ecommerce Brands
How to integrate Shopify with NetSuite: compare Celigo, Workato, SuiteApp connectors, and custom APIs. Covers order flow, inventory sync, returns, and common pitfalls to avoid.
ERP Implementation Costs: What You'll Actually Pay in 2026
Realistic ERP cost breakdown for 2026: license fees, implementation services, data migration, training, and customization. Includes a real-world example and ROI timeline.
How to Migrate from QuickBooks to NetSuite: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Five-phase guide to migrating from QuickBooks to NetSuite: data audit and cleanup, chart of accounts redesign, configuration, data migration, parallel run, and go-live checklist.
NetSuite vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Feature Comparison
NetSuite vs Dynamics 365 Business Central: compare multi-entity support, ecommerce integrations, manufacturing, Power BI reporting, and Microsoft ecosystem fit for mid-market ERP buyers.