David Mensah
Growth Lead
Editorial Bio
David leads growth at Quire. He spent four years in partnerships and business development at a UK-based accounting software company — which gave him an unusually clear view of how small firms actually evaluate and adopt software, what they say in sales calls versus what they actually do, and where every competing product falls short. He writes the commercial and comparison content at Quire: tool evaluations, alternative comparisons, pricing analysis, and market context. He is not generous with competitors but he is honest, which is more useful.
Articles by David
Are You Overloaded? A Capacity Audit for Solo and Small Accounting Firms
Many solo accountants and bookkeeping firm owners measure capacity by stress level rather than hours. Here is a practical capacity audit framework to calculate your true billable limits, identify leakage, and reclaim 10+ hours a month.
Read article → July 5, 2026Ignition vs. TaxDome vs. Canopy vs. Quire — Choosing the Right Client Portal for a Small Accounting Firm
Four tools dominate the conversation when small accounting firms evaluate client portals in 2025. Here is an honest, detailed comparison of what each one does well, where each one falls short, and how to decide which is right for a 1–10 person firm.
Read article → July 5, 2026The Lean Bookkeeping Tech Stack — Best Tools for Solo and Small Firms in 2025 (Under $200/Month)
The right bookkeeping tech stack does not cost a fortune — but it does require choosing the right tools for each layer of the practice. Here is the $150/month stack that covers accounting software, document collection, e-signature, payments, and communication.
Read article → May 14, 2026Client Portal vs Google Drive for Accounting Firms — The Real Difference
Google Drive is not a client portal. It is a file storage tool that firms repurpose for document collection — and the gap between what it does and what collection actually requires is where most of the friction lives.
Read article → May 13, 2026TaxDome Alternatives for Small Accounting Firms in 2026
TaxDome is the market leader. It is also $1,000 per user per year, requires 6–8 weeks to implement, and is built for firms that need everything in one place. If that is not your firm, here is what the market actually offers.
Read article → May 12, 2026Best Client Portal Software for Accountants in 2026
Most client portals were built for IT teams, not accountants. This evaluation framework helps you pick the one that actually fits how your firm collects documents, manages requests, and delivers work.
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