How can you add a new customer in QuickBooks?

Adding a new customer in QuickBooks through the Customer Center is the most straightforward and structured approach. The Customer Center serves as a central hub for managing customer information, where you can easily view, edit, and create customer profiles. By selecting "New Customer" in this section, you are guided through the process of entering all required details, which typically includes the customer's name, contact information, billing address, and payment terms. This method ensures that all necessary information is captured accurately and allows for better organization of customer data.

While the other methods mentioned may allow for some form of customer addition, they do not provide the comprehensive and organized structure that the Customer Center offers. For example, entering details in the Sales section or accessing the Invoice section directly may not provide all the necessary fields or guidance needed to properly establish a customer profile. Importing from a CSV file is also a valid method but involves more steps, such as preparing the CSV correctly, and may not be as immediate or user-friendly for someone looking to quickly add a single customer. Hence, using the Customer Center not only promotes efficiency but enhances data integrity within your QuickBooks environment.