You’re in the right place for help, @petlover13. I’ll assist you with adding a new vendor in QuickBooks Online (QBO).
There are two ways of setting up a vendor in QBO. The first one is to add a contractor as a vendor through the contractors' page, and the other one is to directly setup the vendor on the vendor's page.
The Employer Identification Number (EIN) is mandatory if we enter the information through the contractor’s page. What we can do instead is go directly to the vendor’s page and add a new vendor.
Let me show you how:
- From the left navigation pane, select the Expenses menu.
- Click the Vendor tab.
- Click the New vendor button to add a vendor.
- Add the details you have on hand.
- Check the Track payments for 1099 checkbox if needed.
- Select Save.
Furthermore, you can utilize this article for creating and sending purchase orders in QuickBooks Online.
Let me know in the comments if you need further assistance with vendors. The Community always has your back. Have a great day!