Ida Peters

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 sales. As a thought leader, you position yourself as an influencer in your industry and […] The post How to Be a Thought Leader and Win More Business appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

The new year has brought with it a group of new product updates. Here’s a look at all the new and improved features that launched in February, built for owners. Track Vendor Bills With the Accounts Payable Aging Report The new Accounts Payable Aging Report allows you to see where you stand with your Vendors. […] The post New & Improved in FreshBooks: Accounts Payable Aging Report, Credits, and More appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

As a small business owner, there is a lot to keep track of, especially when it comes to tax time. There are forms, receipts, deductions, and more. While it could be easy to let yourself ignore the small details, if you do that, you could be leaving money on the table—deductions can save you dollars. […] The post Make Tax Time Easy: A Must-Read U.S. Small Business Tax Checklist appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

To say that 2020 was a challenging year for U.S. small businesses is an understatement. To help self-employed individuals and business owners weather the storm and continue operations, the U.S. government has spent billions in tax credits, loans, and tax rule modifications. While these modifications are helpful, they are not as straightforward as getting a […] The post COVID-19 Effect on 2021 Taxes: Your Guide to U.S. Tax Relief for Small Business appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Tax season isn’t a particularly fun time for anyone—but it can be especially tough on the self-employed. Not only can the filing process feel confusing, but you’re also faced with the harsh reality of just how much of your income is going towards your self-employment taxes. If you’re bringing in self-employment income, there’s no way […] The post Everything You Need to Know About How to Lower Self-Employment Taxes in the U.S. appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

If you’ve ever left your taxes to the last minute, you know how stressful it can be. There’s nothing enjoyable about being buried under mountains of receipts or scrambling to reconcile your year-end books yourself before the filing deadline. But this year can be different. Clean, organized, and accurate financials are possible. So whether you’ve […] The post This Tax Season Find Your Strength in Numbers With FreshBooks 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 2021 U.S. Small Business Tax Credits appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

In this report, FreshBooks shares how COVID-19 lockdowns, restrictions, and social distancing affected global small business growth. Here’s What We Found Despite negative downturns early in the pandemic, small business growth in certain sectors has bounced back to historical norms. However, some regions are taking longer to recover… Construction Sector: A Cut Above the Rest […] The post The State of Small Business in 2020 [Free Report] appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Building a business strategy is always a challenge—but it’s especially challenging in 2021, when the pandemic has the year looking like one big question mark. Obviously, there’s hope that 2021 will be less disruptive than 2020—but there’s also the potential for additional lockdowns, travel restrictions, and other business-slowing events looming on the horizon. So, as […] The post How to Craft Your 2021 Business Strategy—Despite the Uncertain Year Ahead appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Paying taxes isn’t a particularly fun activity for anyone—but it can be especially tough on the self-employed. Not only can the filing process feel confusing (How much do I need to pay? What forms do I have to fill out? When are the deadlines?), but you’re also faced with the harsh reality of just how […] The post Everything You Need Know About How to Lower Self-Employed Taxes appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .