As a small business owner, we know your time is limited and your budget scarce. Luckily, there are several free and low-cost QuickBooks training online options. Depending on your preference, we’ll cover a range of online and in-person training resources like self-paced video tutorials and virtual classroom instruction you can attend right from your office….
6 Best Farm Accounting Software 2018
The best farm accounting software should be able to track cash sales and unpaid bills since farmers purchase most inventory and supplies on credit. We looked at a mix of products created specifically for the agriculture industry and the top general accounting packages currently on the market, and we narrowed it down to our top…
6 Best Nonprofit Accounting Software 2018
A nonprofit organization needs an affordable small business accounting software to manage donor contributions and expenses as well as generate detailed reports. Larger nonprofits require a more robust, customized system to meet their tracking and reporting requirements. To determine the best accounting software for nonprofits, we looked at several products and narrowed it down to…
Top 25 Realtor Tax Deductions – Are You Paying Too Much?
Let’s face it: working as an independent real estate agent has its perks, but tax time is certainly not one of them. This guide will demystify Realtor tax deductions to help lower your tax bracket. You should also consider utilizing tools that will make it easier to keep track of deductible items throughout the year….
Maximize Your Tax Refund in 4 Easy Steps
Business tax deductions and credits will help you lower your tax bill. You might be familiar with the most common tax deductions, like wages paid to employees, business meals and advertising costs. However, you may not be as familiar with deductions for your home office, automobile and interest paid on business loans and credit cards….
How to Set Up QuickBooks Online in 15 Step-by-Step Lessons
Setting up the books for your small business can be quite overwhelming. Unless you have prior accounting or bookkeeping knowledge, you will need a little help getting started with QuickBooks. Luckily, you don’t need an accounting background to complete the QuickBooks setup process; our step by step course was created just for QuickBooks beginners like…
6 Best Restaurant Accounting Software for 2018
The best restaurant small business accounting software should be able to track sales and expenses for multiple locations and business segments, integrate with a point-of-sale (POS) system and manage unique aspects of the industry like tips. We looked at several options and narrowed it down to six that would be ideal for restaurants, bars and…
6 Best Construction Accounting Software for 2018
Construction business accounting software must have the ability to track, manage and report income and expenses for all of your jobs. Having the ability to keep track of subcontractors and meet the reporting requirements for both unions and certified payroll are also important factors. We looked at eight products and narrowed it down to our…
6 Best Accounting Software for Freelancers 2018
The best small business accounting software for freelancers will include invoicing and payment collection features and a way to track expenses. Powerful time tracking and project tracking are two key components we used in our assessment and tools to facilitate getting paid faster. We looked at several accounting software products and narrowed it down to…
Self Employment Tax Rates 2018 & How to Lower Your Tax Bill
The self employment tax rate includes both Social Security and Medicare taxes. Anyone who makes $400 or more in self employment income must pay self employment taxes. For 2017, you will pay between 15.3 percent to 16.2 percent in self employment tax if you make $400 or more in self employment income; quarterly tax payments…
BQE Core User Reviews, Pricing & Popular Alternatives
BQE Core is an integrated project management, time-tracking, and accounting software. Prices start at $7.95/user/month.
How to Set Up the Chart of Accounts in QuickBooks Online
Welcome to the FitSmallBusiness QuickBooks Online training course! In this lesson, we’re going to cover how to add, delete and modify the chart of accounts list. You can follow along on your own QuickBooks Online account. If you don’t have one already, click here to sign up for a free 30-day trial and follow along…
