I appreciate your immediate response, @AvonDM. I'm here to share a few details about QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) database.
You're on the right track in checking your client's list information and file size. QBDT is designed for small to mid-sized businesses. It's ideal to keep at least two years of detailed transactions in a company data file so that you can compare reports and have prior-year project information.
The rate of growth of QBDT company data files varies significantly from company to company. There's no "average" or "typical" data file size since businesses track different information. To learn more about this, please refer to this article: Maximum number of list entries you can make in QuickBooks Desktop.
When you encounter performance issues, you can resolve them by managing your data file. Then, you can opt to condense your company file data to keep your customer's old transactions.
On the other hand, each version of QuickBooks is designed to address specific business needs. To help you decide which one is best for you, here's an overview between our QuickBooks Online (QBO) and QBDT products, services, and versions:
Also, to further guide you in managing your account and the growth of your business using QuickBooks, I would encourage you to check out one of our support pages: The QuickBooks Help Page. It includes help articles, Community discussions with other QuickBooks users, and video tutorials, to name a few.
Please keep me posted in the comments if you have other concerns about managing your QBDT company file. I'll gladly help. Take care, and I wish you continued success, @AvonDM.
