Ida Peters

What will your New Year's resolution be? If you're like most small business owners, your New Year's resolution will likely have something to do with

You have a firm handle on the day-to-day running of your business and know how to get things done. But, you also know that getting things done isn’t enough: The long-term success of your business depends on big-picture thinking, grasping financial KPIs and acting like a CEO. More importantly, it depends on: Having clear goals. […] The post The 5 Most Important Financial KPIs That Drive Business Strategy appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

As a small business, you are entitled to claim tax credits that reduce the amount of tax you pay to the government. Businesses of all sizes usually file for tax credits (and their cousins, tax deductions) as part of their annual tax filing process. However, tax time tends to bring out anxiety and confusion among […] The post Your Complete Guide to 2019 Small Business Tax Credits appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

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Calling all small business owners! When better to kick back and take a load off than during the holidays? ‘Tis the season to take care of that very special someone in your life (…we mean you!) In keeping with the festive spirit, we’re sharing 5 ways small business owners can give themselves some love and […] The post Small Business Owners: How to Make the Most of This Holiday Season appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

What’s a business without its employees? As the owner, you might be the driver, steering the car where it needs to go. But the people you employ are the engine—they do the work to get your business from A to B and beyond. To drive fast and true, you need to invest in your employees. […] The post How to Invest in Your Employees and Fuel Revenue Growth appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

It isn’t easy figuring out how to be a thought leader. But it’s worth it. According to recent research from Edelman and LinkedIn, more than half of respondents (55%) said they use thought leadership to vet organizations they may hire. But somehow, thought leadership is also an underrated avenue for building brand awareness and increasing […] The post How to Be a Thought Leader and Win More Business appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

What a year 2019 has been! Over the last 12 months, it has been our mission to share what you really need to know to put your best foot forward as a small business owner. We shipped many new landmark features, as well as ongoing improvements to the FreshBooks you know and love. As we […] The post Happy Holidays from the FreshBooks Content Team appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Business owners all want to find the right clients: The ones who are easy to work with, who have the right budget and who need the services your business provides. But what they need is a diverse customer base. When all your customers are the same, the qualifications might stay steady. But a bunch of […] The post How a Diverse Customer Base Protects Your Business appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

If you're an online seller or if you're an accountant working with online sellers, doing the bookkeeping can be challenging (to say the least). In my experience, recording sales from Amazon is especially challenging because Amazon does things a little bit different. In this blog post, I will talk you through some of these challenges, and then give you some options for recording Amazon sales in QuickBooks Online. WHERE TO START Let's begin with where you find income details in your Amazon account. If you're an Amazon seller you can download your settlement report. By looking at the settlement report you'll be able to see the breakdown of the income that you are receiving into your bank account. Amazon settles sales every two weeks, so every two weeks you will see a deposit in your bank account from Amazon. Here are instructions on how to download a settlement report in your Amazon Pay account: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Amazon is really good about giving you do

We’ve pulled together some of the best websites for freelancers, where you can find a variety of exciting, creative opportunities to take your freelance business to the next level. Let’s take a deep dive into 90 great websites to find freelance jobs (and exactly what to do when you find the perfect freelance opportunity for […] The post 90 Great Websites to Find Freelance Jobs (Updated!) 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 .