Ida Peters

Unbeknownst to even the savviest of small- and medium-sized business (SMB) owners and operators, some common and seemingly insignificant business habits can creep into day-to-day work. All told, these bad habits can seriously impact a business’ longer-term profitability and viability. Maybe you’re dealing with tangible, finance-related issues. Or less visible but equally destructive business practices […] The post 4 Bad Business Habits That Could Be Costing You Time and Money appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

These days, most business owners understand the importance of integrity in business. After all, words like “authenticity”, “trustworthiness” and “transparency” are prominent on company websites and throughout marketing materials. But do you know what integrity in business really means? How does your business rate? And, most importantly, what can you do to improve it? What […] The post The Importance of Integrity in Business appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Your business is growing and you need to spend more time making executive decisions—and less time on the administrative side of things. Wouldn’t it be great if you could hand off tasks like creating and managing estimates, monitoring project progress, billing and entering expenses? Good news: FreshBooks’ has introduced a new Manager team member role, […] The post New: Manager Role Just Added to FreshBooks! appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Can I claim meals with my wife as a business deduction? We talk about the business at some point during the meal.

When running a successful business, how do you stay focused on the big picture? For Michael, CEO of Mold Busters, an expansion meant he needed a tool to help him provide the best customer experience for his growing client base. Enter FreshBooks Select. Read how FreshBooks Select made it simple for Michael to keep his […] The post How FreshBooks Select Helps Michael Focus and Provide a Great Experience for His Customers appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Automate sending and receiving payments online with a Plooto workflow. Seamlessly integrates with QBO. Dual stage authorization. $25 per month monthly fees introduced effective August 31, 2019.

Summer may be winding down, but these new features are just ramping up! Here’s what’s new and improved on FreshBooks. Scan Reports Even Faster with Sorting Want to quickly see which client owes you the most or least? Now you can sort the following reports within FreshBooks: Revenue by Client Report: Sort by Organization, Primary […] The post New & Improved in FreshBooks: Sorting Within Reports, Bank Reconciliation and More appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

If you aren’t fluent in accounting or finance talk, you’re not alone. Truth is more than 40% of small business owners call themselves financially illiterate—even though a significant number are handling their finances all on their own. Yikes. Now, you don’t have to become a human dictionary of accounting and financial jargon, but you should […] The post Accounting and Financial Jargon You Need to Know [Free eBook] appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

An accounting package is a tool or software that helps you manage a necessary evil: Accounting. From recording expenses and income to drafting more detailed financial reports, these packages simplify your entire accounting process, save you bucket loads of time, and improve your decision-making so you can run a more profitable business. These reasons alone […] The post Do I Really Need an Accounting Package? appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Late payment can become a headache, especially when you have bills to pay. Not only does it become a financial burden, but an emotional one too. All that energy that goes into chasing payment can be downright draining. A common solution to deal with late payment is to charge a late payment fee. It’s the […] The post Should You Charge Late Payment Fees on Invoices? appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

If you aren’t fluent in accounting or finance talk, you’re not alone. Truth is more than 40% of small business owners call themselves financially illiterate—even though a significant number are handling their finances all on their own. Yikes. Now, you don’t have to become a human dictionary of accounting and financial jargon, but you should […] The post Accounting and Financial Jargon You Need to Know [Free eBook] appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

An accounting package is a tool or software that helps you manage a necessary evil: Accounting. From recording expenses and income to drafting more detailed financial reports, these packages simplify your entire accounting process, save you bucket loads of time, and improve your decision-making so you can run a more profitable business. These reasons alone […] The post Do I Really Need an Accounting Package? appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .