Ida Peters

Talking to an accountant during tax time isn’t just a meeting that you need to get through so you can get on with the rest of your year. Your accountant can provide strategic advice, answer your tax questions, and educate you on the most relevant changes you should know about to help you make the […] The post 7 Smart U.S. Tax Questions to Ask Your Accountant at Tax Time appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

February may be the shortest month of the year, but we’ve got a long list of new features. Here’s what we’ve been working on at FreshBooks this February. Find It Fast With Advanced Search Remember when you used to have to scroll through several pages of invoices until you came upon the one you need… […] The post New & Improved in FreshBooks: Advanced Search, Project Dashboard and More appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Have you ever missed a bill payment because your client hasn’t paid up? You sit there helpless, watching the time tick away as you wait for a check to come in the mail. Good news is there’s a solution out there for you. All you need to do is take the right measures and you’ll be […] The post A 7-Step Guide to Getting Paid Fast [Free eBook] appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

You know networking. Maybe it’s activating your network for upcoming jobs or building out your list of industry contacts. But business networking is more than just growing your LinkedIn list or swapping business cards at an event. Done right, it will bring in new leads and customers. According to a recent study, 85% of people […] The post The Case for Business Networking: Expand Your Reach and Generate Leads appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

As a small business owner, you need a Swiss Army knife of apps, tools and partners at your disposal. And at no time do you feel that more than at year-end, as you start to think ahead to closing off your books for another tax year. We’re here to help. Did you know that FreshBooks […] The post Partners to Help You Prepare for Tax Season appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Sales collateral is an essential piece of moving your prospects through the buying journey and ultimately closing the sale. In today’s hyper-competitive landscape, consumers have a seemingly endless roster of options for the brands and companies they choose to do business with. If you want to stand out and transform them from “potential customer” to […] The post 6 Sales Collateral Tips to Take Your Business to the next Level appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

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 .

Tax season is the most dreaded time of the year for many small business owners. In addition to managing a full load of work that you actually love to do, you’ve got to find time to untangle, organize and manage financial documents—and figure out how and what to do with them. Do you ever wish […] The post Make Filing Taxes Simple This Year With BenchTax appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

When you hear the words “project management” what comes to mind? Oftentimes, they’re associated with assembling work-back schedules and effectively managing scope creep. But stellar project management is so much more than that. The projects you take on—big or small—require careful planning and amazing collaboration in order to achieve that “wow” factor. And we’ve got […] The post Master Project Management: Closing Deals and Delivering Amazing Projects [Free eBook] appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

As a business owner, you’re entitled to certain tax write-offs or tax deductions that reduce your taxable income and overall tax owed. Unfortunately, the rules for tax deductions can be complicated and change often. So, knowing what expenses you can deduct can be tricky. For example, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 eliminated […] The post Your Complete Guide to U.S. Tax Write-Offs for Small Business Owners for 2020 appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .