Ida Peters

Project estimates. What are they? More importantly, do you need them? You’ve heard people throwing the word “project estimates” around. They keep telling you how crucial they are for the planning and success of your projects. Maybe you’ve had a client ask you for an estimate, and you’re not sure what to give them? But […] The post Take the Guesswork Out of Projects with Estimates appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Understanding your business taxes may not always be fun, but it’s crucial. There’s a lot of new water to navigate when you start a business. Some aspects you will love, others will give you a major headache. I’m guessing that for most, figuring out your business structure, taxes and other legalities will fall under that […] The post How Your Business Structure Affects Your Taxes appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Texas: In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, our thoughts and our hearts are with you during this devastating time. We really considered whether to proceed with our next planned #IMakeaLiving event in Austin. But making a living, we realized, is a constant in life—in both good and challenging times. So, we’re delighted to announce that […] The post Calling All Austin Small Business Owners! You’re Invited to the #IMakeaLiving Event appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Mike Calabro is a commercial and editorial photographer. He shares how FreshBooks helps him run a professional business and grow his client base along the way. I ran businesses my whole life. The dot com bubble in the early 2000s had me set for an early retirement. However, when that bubble burst, I quickly found […] The post Meet Mike, a Photographer Who’s Grown His Client Base with the Support of an Accounting Solution appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

FreshBooks is on the road! Last week, we hosted #imakealiving in Portland, OR. Next up: Austin! With great risk comes great reward—and for small business owners everywhere, this couldn’t ring truer! Plenty of heart, soul and labor goes into the creation and maintenance of a small business. And guess what? FreshBooks is here for you […] The post Highlights from #imakealiving Portland, OR and Looking Ahead to Austin! appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

When your 30-day trial is over, you may wonder “what’s next?” We’re here to help you find the right FreshBooks plan! FreshBooks offers a free 30-day trial so you can kick the tires and get a feel for the difference it will make for your business. But those 30 days can fly and maybe you […] The post Wondering Which FreshBooks Plan Will Be Right For You? appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Hello there! You may have noticed that QuickBooks Online has recently undergone a bit of a renovation, with a few tweaks here and there. Allow me to serve as your guide as we explore some of the important changes and new additions. Think of this as a tour though a new house, where I will highlight secret passageways between rooms, like the revolving bookcase or hidden panels in the wall – to help you better navigate. A whole slew of shortcuts has been added based on feedback from QBO users like you. So sit back, relax, buckle up, and allow me to give you an insider’s tour of QuickBooks Online 2017. Goodbye Home screen…hello dashboard The Home screen is now the Dashboard . Don’t worry! This is just a name change. The Dashboard still contains the same quick snapshot of your company that you expect to see when logging into QBO (Figure 1) . The Plus (+) Sign The Quick Create icon (the plus sign) is now in the upper-right corner of the page. It’s the + sign that spins into an X wh

Project estimates. What are they? More importantly, do you need them? You’ve heard people throwing the word “project estimates” around. They keep telling you how crucial they are for the planning and success of your projects. Maybe you’ve had a client ask you for an estimate, and you’re not sure what to give them? But […] The post Take the Guesswork Out of Projects with Estimates appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .