Small Firm Exchange

Ann-

We started with ArchiOffice, the predeceser to BQE Core.  They stopped supporting it as they ramped up Core.  We switched to Core and used it for several years and, though it is a powerful program, we had as many issues with it as we had benefits.  So many times we contacted support and were told "we'll need to escalate this problem"!  We now use Monograph which we find to be must more user friendly.  Feel free to contact me directly if you wish to discuss further.

What do you use with Monograph for accounting software and payroll? I went from QB Desktop to QB Online and would like to find something different as QBO has been a challenge to get it to function correctly and the helpline is pretty challenged 

Ann-

We started with ArchiOffice, the predeceser to BQE Core.  They stopped supporting it as they ramped up Core.  We switched to Core and used it for several years and, though it is a powerful program, we had as many issues with it as we had benefits.  So many times we contacted support and were told "we'll need to escalate this problem"!  We now use Monograph which we find to be must more user friendly.  Feel free to contact me directly if you wish to discuss further.

Ann-

We started with ArchiOffice, the predeceser to BQE Core.  They stopped supporting it as they ramped up Core.  We switched to Core and used it for several years and, though it is a powerful program, we had as many issues with it as we had benefits.  So many times we contacted support and were told "we'll need to escalate this problem"!  We now use Monograph which we find to be must more user friendly.  Feel free to contact me directly if you wish to discuss further.

Hi all!  This one caught my eye.  We, too, began with ArchiOffice and had similar experiences as Eva.  However, we took the leap to CORE and found it ok.  However, there was a leadership change and our vocal concerns were heard and after a few online one-on-one sessions to discuss our needs and concerns, they implemented a major overhaul of CORE addressing a great deal if not all of our concerns, including implementing a more user friendly interface and an iPhone app.  We are much happier now and can readily see the metrics of the financial health of our practice and increased productivity and less frustration.  In fact, can't recall the last time I reached out about an issue.

As they say, your mileage may vary...

Irving

A community-based full-service architecture firm in the public interest designing for non-profits and affordable housing!  38 years in practice and serving our local communities.

67A Water Street, San Francisco, California 94133
V: 415.776.8065 Ext 1# | M: 415.254.4717

Irving A. Gonzales, AIA • Principal 

G7A | Gonzales Architects

email: irving@G7Arch.com

web: G7Arch.com

2026 | Board of Directors | Chair | Mission Housing Development Corp.

2015 | AIA San Francisco Chapter President

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Ann-

We started with ArchiOffice, the predeceser to BQE Core.  They stopped supporting it as they ramped up Core.  We switched to Core and used it for several years and, though it is a powerful program, we had as many issues with it as we had benefits.  So many times we contacted support and were told "we'll need to escalate this problem"!  We now use Monograph which we find to be must more user friendly.  Feel free to contact me directly if you wish to discuss further.

We are looking into Monograph and would love any input on any challenges that you have come across.  Sat for the demo at AIA 26 and was impressed, but very overwhelmed.

Hi all!  This one caught my eye.  We, too, began with ArchiOffice and had similar experiences as Eva.  However, we took the leap to CORE and found it ok.  However, there was a leadership change and our vocal concerns were heard and after a few online one-on-one sessions to discuss our needs and concerns, they implemented a major overhaul of CORE addressing a great deal if not all of our concerns, including implementing a more user friendly interface and an iPhone app.  We are much happier now and can readily see the metrics of the financial health of our practice and increased productivity and less frustration.  In fact, can't recall the last time I reached out about an issue.

As they say, your mileage may vary...

Irving

A community-based full-service architecture firm in the public interest designing for non-profits and affordable housing!  38 years in practice and serving our local communities.

67A Water Street, San Francisco, California 94133
V: 415.776.8065 Ext 1# | M: 415.254.4717

Irving A. Gonzales, AIA • Principal 

G7A | Gonzales Architects

email: irving@G7Arch.com

web: G7Arch.com

2026 | Board of Directors | Chair | Mission Housing Development Corp.

2015 | AIA San Francisco Chapter President

CONFIDENTIALITY: This message may contain privileged and/or confidential information. It is for the exclusive use of the intended recipients. Any review, use, disclosure or distribution by other persons or entities is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you!

Ann-

We started with ArchiOffice, the predeceser to BQE Core.  They stopped supporting it as they ramped up Core.  We switched to Core and used it for several years and, though it is a powerful program, we had as many issues with it as we had benefits.  So many times we contacted support and were told "we'll need to escalate this problem"!  We now use Monograph which we find to be must more user friendly.  Feel free to contact me directly if you wish to discuss further.