Ida Peters

Freelancing has its perks—the freedom to work from home, choose your own hours, and not brush your hair for days. But of course with running any small business, the good comes with the not-so-good. Besides not having the security of a traditional job, one of the downsides of freelancing is the risk that your client […] The post Ghosted: What to Do When a Client Doesn’t Pay Up appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

When you’ve been in business for over a decade, you know how to ask for what you want. And that’s exactly what Dave Cromie, Founder and Managing Director of SeaDog IT did. Dave has been a FreshBooks customer since he founded SeaDog IT. But a couple of years ago he realized that some major features […] The post How Direct Debit Helps Dave Cut Down on Admin and Get Paid in One Click appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

A good cash flow is one of the most important aspects of building a healthy business. It’s often cited that cash flow problems are a major contributor to failure in small businesses. There’s no denying that it’s important, so plans for your cash flow shouldn’t be an afterthought. It’s important to avoid and fix cash […] The post Common Cash Flow Problems Facing Small Businesses and How to Solve Them appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

One of the defining characteristics of thriving small business owners is their ability to set their own productivity pace. It’s a hidden skill that you won’t understand until you find yourself alone with your computer, your deadlines, and the itch to check Twitter or email just one more time before you get down to business. […] The post Working to Deadlines: 12 Ways to Be More Focused and Productive appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

October has brought with it a handful of new product updates, built for you. Here’s a look at all the new and improved features that launched this month. Easily Attach Multiple Files to Your Invoices You can now attach any files you want, including designs and timesheets, directly to an Invoice. This allows you to […] The post New & Improved in FreshBooks: Invoice Attachments, Croatian Language, and More appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Whether from retirement or restlessness, illness or increased competition, there are many reasons small business owners decide to sell. And it’s not a bad idea: In 2019, the median asking price for businesses for sale in the U.S. was $285,000. That’s a nice parting gift from the business world. Plus, when your heart isn’t in […] The post Selling Your Small Business: Here’s What You Need to Know appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

A good cash flow is one of the most important aspects of building a healthy business. It’s often cited that cash flow problems are a major contributor to failure in small businesses. There’s no denying that it’s important, so plans for your cash flow shouldn’t be an afterthought. It’s important to avoid and fix cash […] The post Common Cash Flow Problems Facing Small Businesses and How to Solve Them appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Handling your own books may be the only option when you first open your online store, but as you grow, you need to free up your time and get help with more complex bookkeeping and accounting issues. So, how do you know it’s time to seek help from an expert ? Watch the video linked below or keep reading to learn 5 signs to help you determine when it is time to hire an e-commerce accountant. Click on the video below to watch: When is it time to hire an e-commerce accountant? 5 signs that it may be time to hire an e-commerce accountant Whether you’re doing the books yourself or working with a general accountant or bookkeeper, at some point it’s going to hold you back from growing your e-commerce business and taking your profits to the next level. That’s because e-commerce accounting can be very complex for the do-it-yourselfer. It’s also very specialized and new, so most accountants aren’t familiar with the nuances either. There are a lot of things that add to the complexity of

When you’ve been in business for over a decade, you know how to ask for what you want. And that’s exactly what Dave Cromie, Founder and Managing Director of SeaDog IT did. Dave has been a FreshBooks customer since he founded SeaDog IT. But a couple of years ago he realized that some major features […] The post How Direct Debit Helps Dave Cut Down on Admin and Get Paid in One Click appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Handling your own books may be the only option when you first open your online store, but as you grow, you need to free up your time and get help with more complex bookkeeping and accounting issues. So, how do you know it’s time to seek help from an expert ? Watch the video linked below or keep reading to learn 5 signs to help you determine when it is time to hire an e-commerce accountant. Click on the video below to watch: When is it time to hire an e-commerce accountant? 5 signs that it may be time to hire an e-commerce accountant Whether you’re doing the books yourself or working with a general accountant or bookkeeper, at some point it’s going to hold you back from growing your e-commerce business and taking your profits to the next level. That’s because e-commerce accounting can be very complex for the do-it-yourselfer. It’s also very specialized and new, so most accountants aren’t familiar with the nuances either. There are a lot of things that add to the complexity of

You’re a physiotherapist who also sells stretching bands to clients. Or a dog trainer, who offers specialty training tools along with your services. Or a hairdresser who sells their favourite styling product after every haircut. Bottom line: You carry inventory. But managing your inventory (even in small amounts) takes effort… You need to know how […] The post New: Track Your Inventory Directly in FreshBooks appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

If there’s anything Darryl and Marc Harbourne-Bessant can teach us, it’s that good things can come out of tough circumstances. After a great personal loss, many parts of life were suddenly put into perspective for Darryl and Marc. It compelled them to follow their dream of starting their own business, F.B. & Sons, Lawns and […] The post How FreshBooks Helped Marc and Darryl’s Landscaping Company Break Even in Their First 3 Months appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .