Ida Peters

It costs 5 to 12 times more to acquire a new client than it does to retain one. FreshBooks CEO, Mike McDerment and author, Donald Cowper explore how developing stronger client relationships can lead to a more profitable business. In this eBook, you’ll learn how to: Develop better client relationships—and gain trust Get new client […] The post Crack the Client Code: How to Discover the Hidden Wealth in Each Client [Free eBook] appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

March has been a month of change for everyone, including us at FreshBooks. Here’s what we’ve been working on. Manage All Your Invoice Payments in One Place Clients today pay using a variety of methods: Checks, credit cards, bank transfers and even cash. And while knowing where exactly your money is coming from is important, […] The post New & Improved in FreshBooks: Payments Page, Recurring Templates and More appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

You’ve heard this before, but it’s true: small businesses are the backbone of our economy. Though small businesses are small, they are mighty. They generate 44% of economic activity in the U.S. And small businesses are extremely vulnerable to economic recession and disaster — 25% don’t have enough cash to make it through a two […] The post How Small Business Owners Can Prepare for a Recession appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Clients today have a lot of payment options at their disposal. Some prefer to pay by check, others pay by credit card or bank transfer, and some even pay for your hard work in cash. And while managing those payments is a great way of understanding where exactly your money is coming from, it can […] The post New: Manage All Your Invoice Payments in One Place appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

I just bought a year of lunches. From a restaurant near where I work. It cost me $2000 – money I plan to spend on lunches anyhow. I know not everyone can afford this, but please let me explain why I did it. These are challenging times. No doubt you are concerned about your business. […] The post Open Letter From the Founder of FreshBooks Regarding COVID-19 appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

COVID-19 Resources: Last updated March 18, 2020 If you’re a small business owner in North America, the past couple of weeks have certainly been anxiety-inducing. According to a recent survey by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), 23% of U.S. small business owners are already feeling negative impacts from the COVID-19 outbreak. Another 43% […] The post COVID-19 Resources for Freelancers and Small Business Owners 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 .

As a business owner, you might not get the thrill you felt from your very first paycheck. But there’s still something satisfying about getting paid—especially when your clients pay in full, on time. One of the best ways to make sure that happens? Making it as easy as possible for your clients to pay you. […] The post Accepting Online Payments Will Help You Scale Faster, Smarter appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Over the next five years, an unprecedented number of women—between 10 to 12 million—are expected to join the independent workforce in America. At FreshBooks, we’re all about seeing small business owners thrive. But we know that there are many challenges female entrepreneurs have weathered to get to where they are today. So to celebrate International […] The post International Women’s Day 2020: 12 Case Studies of Inspiring Female Entrepreneurs appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

You don’t have to stop at profit. Your business deserves sustained success. This eBook will help you get there. Learn how to: Think about profitability like a CFO Track and measure the most important KPIs and reports Invest in the tools and strategies that will take your business to the next level How to Build […] The post Taking You From Profit to Profitability [Free eBook!] appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .