Ida Peters

The freelancer vs. contractor vs. employee classification is something employers at large companies generally pay attention to as part of their tax strategy to save money. It’s not something small service business owners like yourself usually give much thought to. But, perhaps it’s time you paid attention to the freelancer vs. contractor vs. employee classification—particularly […] The post Freelancer vs. Contractor vs. Employee: What Are You Being Hired As appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

We’re ringing in the new year (and decade) with a slew of new improvements. Here’s what we’ve been working on at FreshBooks this January. ACH-Only Now a Payment Option Want to offer your customers the convenience of paying by bank transfer? If you accept USD payments, you can now choose to accept bank transfers (ACH) […] The post New & Improved in FreshBooks: ACH Payments, Timer and More appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

As a small business owner, you wear a ton of different hats, from administrator to accountant to head of business development (and every hat in between!) With so many conflicting demands and priorities, it can be hard to stay on top of your tasks and get things done without feeling completely overwhelmed. That’s where The […] The post How to Increase Productivity Using the Pareto Principle (a.k.a the 80/20 Rule) appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

More choice isn’t always better. Indeed, countless studies support the finding that when we have too many options, we often fail to make a decision for fear we’re making the wrong choice. As a small business owner, you face a similar challenge when it comes to choosing your accounting solution. Fret no more! This free […] The post How to Choose the Right Business Accounting Software [Free Checklist] appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

There are lots of ways to start a small business. Some people crash onto the marketplace like an eager puppy, making allll the mistakes but learning valuable lessons from every one of them. Others dip a toe into the water by starting a side hustle with a slow burn. The most left-brained among us research […] The post Book Review: Branding Quickies appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

If you want to be successful as a freelance photographer, you need to constantly have your finger on the pulse of: What freelance photography jobs are out there Where to find them But where, exactly, should you be looking for those freelance photography jobs? Where should you be looking? And how can you snag the […] The post A Huge List of Places to Find Freelance Photography Jobs (Updated!) appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Click here to download the book. I believe anyone who provides a valuable service should get paid for the value they deliver. In January 2003, I was running a small design firm when I finally snapped. I was using Microsoft Word to bill my clients when I accidentally saved over an invoice. The frustration of […] The post Breaking The Time Barrier [Free eBook] appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

When Ryan and Adrian ventured out to start a business of their own, they were on a mission to create something that would help make a difference in their home city of Toronto. So they co-founded Workhaus, a collection of coworking spaces across the downtown core. Here, they offer anyone from entrepreneurs and freelancers to […] The post Meet Ryan and Adrian of Workhaus, Who Use Cloud Accounting to Keep Their Rapidly Scaling Business on the Right Track appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can keep you on track and let you know whether your efforts are paying off. KPIs will also help you determine if you’re spending too much time on something that’s not worth it and prioritize your tasks accordingly. A 2016 survey by Geckoboard found that nearly half of small and medium-sized […] The post Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) You Should Track for Your Small Business 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 bucketloads of time, and improve your decision-making so you can run a more profitable business. These reasons alone suggest […] The post Do I Really Need an Accounting Package? appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .