Ida Peters

Shannon Eddings always dreamed of following in her mother’s footsteps and becoming an interior designer. Yet, when you ask Shannon how she started her business, she says that it was a matter of timing and luck. She had just been let go from her job after the recession and had a 6-month-old baby at home […] The post When Her Growing Interior Design Business Got More Complex, Shannon Got FreshBooks appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Do you ever wonder about the optimal time to hire a team member, rent an office space, or invest in a new piece of equipment? You want to make sure you have enough money coming in to support the investment and not too much money flowing out. Most business owners wrestle with cash flow questions […] The post Stressed About the Future of Your Business? You Need Cash Flow Forecasting appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Whether you run a business on your own, or with a whole team behind you – most owners can relate to the feeling of wanting to always look professional when interacting with clients. For example, when you send an Estimate to a client, you likely want it to look the same as the Invoices you’ll […] The post New: A Redesigned Settings Menu Gives You More Control Over Your Account appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

What’s your No. 1 priority when it comes to improving customer relationships? If you answered surprising and delighting your customers, you’re on your way to positioning your business as a leader in providing a top customer experience. Surprise and delight methods are commonly used to re-attract and retain customers for the long run. These tactics […] The post 6 Ways to Surprise and Delight Your Customers appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Is mental health an afterthought in your CPA firm? In a busy line of work like accounting, it’s easy to ignore mental health…until it isn’t. Poor mental health can be devastating to workplace morale, productivity, and the bottom line. In small organizations especially, when one team member is unwell, those negative effects are magnified. Today, […] The post 5 Ways to Build Mental Health and Well-Being into Your Accounting Practice appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Jasmine Holmes was still a TAFE student in Adelaide when she landed her first professional gig working as a graphic designer. In the 12 years since then, her impressive portfolio has grown to include projects for global and Australian brands, such as Red Bull, Officeworks, the Australian Open, Subway, and Rolex. It’s an impressive roster, […] The post Australian Graphic Designer, Jasmine, Relies on FreshBooks to Help Her Fight Design Crimes appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

For accounting professionals, balancing a heavy workload, client expectations, and having a personal life can be a challenge. The “standard” 40-hour workweek is rarely standard during the busy season or year-end close. And even outside of major deadlines, accountants often deal with difficult clients, pressure to lower fees, and ever-changing tax laws and accounting standards. […] The post 7 Stress Management Strategies for Accountants appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .