Why do I have to have project start and end dates in QBOA but not in my clients' books? It's very annoying when I don't NEED start and end dates!

Hey there GolferGirl,

Thanks for reaching out to us here. QuickBooks Online offers various feature that can help make running your business smoother. I would be happy to provide some information.

QuickBooks Online projects is one of the many features that is available in QuickBooks. Based on the information you've provided, I was unable to see the same elements as you've described. I feel you would benefit from contacting us outside of Community for a more in depth review of your situation from our end. You can reach us by following one of these methods:

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