Ida Peters

Does the idea of walking into an accountant’s office and dumping your books on their desk make you nervous? I know that’s how I felt during my first consultation. If you’re like me, meeting with an accountant can seem a bit intimidating. Thankfully, after a bit of experience and relationship building, I learned what questions […] The post Top 5 Questions You Need to Ask Your Accountant appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Have you been chasing the elusive rabbit of productivity for too long? We all know how important it is to constantly improve both our work and workflow to thrive on the highly competitive market. It’s no wonder “productivity” has become such a buzzword. After all, it only takes one look at social media or publishing […] The post 5 Reasons Why Productivity Should *Not* Be Your Ultimate Goal appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

When a client ask me how to avoid legal trouble in their invoice, they’re usually asking about one thing: how to make sure they get paid for the work they do. After all, there’s nothing worse than chasing payments. It consumes the valuable time you can dedicate to other projects. What’s more, the uncertainty can […] The post Avoid Legal Trouble: 6 Key Pieces of Information Every Invoice Should Have appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Most small business owners learn how to handle money the hard way… they make some money mistakes along the way. Read their advice… Ask any small business owner about the biggest thorn in their side and “money”, “taxes” and “accounting” will undoubtedly be at the top of the list. Most service-based entrepreneurs are passionate about […] The post Roundup: Conquering Common Money Mistakes appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .

Leaping from employee to entrepreneur is an exciting jump, but it’s important to take the plunge with your eyes wide open. While there may be many perks to entrepreneurial life, being your own boss can come with its challenges. Take a look at any legitimate business owner’s calendar and you’ll be shocked at the sheer […] The post How to Successfully Leap from Employee to Entrepreneur appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners .