thank you for posting this. I am also a single member LLC and the reality is that Quickbooks isn't built for us and there aren't that many great alternatives (IMO). I am also SOOO sick of QB with their price increases and now charging $10 for paid invoices.
I know that Intuit used to be a human-centered organization; however the outward products and pricing model are a good indication of who has power inside the org. It shows the strategic direction of the company.
For what it is worth, I have been working on designing my own customized system using AirTable for all finances. Not the best solution for everyone but I love the scalability and customization while retaining 100% control of my data
