Accounts payable (A/P) is the money you owe vendors who have provided you with goods and/or services on credit. It’s important to stay on top of your bills because, if you don’t, it could lead to cash flow issues and penalties for late payments, and it could even affect your ability to order products and…
About the Author
Crystalynn Shelton
Crystalynn Shelton is a CPA and staff writer at Fit Small Business, specializing in small business Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Taxes. She is also an Adjunct Instructor at UCLA Extension where she has taught hundreds of small business owners how to setup and manage their books using QuickBooks for 8 years. Prior to joining Fit Small Business, Crystalynn was a Senior Learning Specialist at Intuit for 3 years and also ran her own QuickBooks consulting and training business. When Crystalynn isn’t writing or teaching, she enjoys rollerblading in Venice Beach and reading a good book.
7 Best QuickBooks Alternatives 2018 [Free & Paid]
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The best QuickBooks alternatives have all the core bookkeeping capabilities that small businesses need but are often easier to use and more affordable. Whether you’re looking to switch from Quickbooks, looking for your business’s first accounting software, or looking for a free QuickBooks alternative, you’ll find a full review of the right accounting software here….
5 Best Free Accounting Software 2018
While free accounting software that meets all of the needs of a small business is difficult to find, we’ve compared over a dozen solid options and have narrowed it down to the five best. We evaluated price, features and other criteria. Wave stands above the rest because it includes the most features, free of charge….
How to Become a QuickBooks ProAdvisor in 3 Steps
A QuickBooks ProAdvisor is someone familiar with the QuickBooks product line who has joined the QuickBooks ProAdvisor program and passed a certification exam. There are four primary certifications: QuickBooks Pro/Premier, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks POS and QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions. Becoming a QuickBooks ProAdvisor is completely free as are all the study materials and exams from QuickBooks….
QuickBooks for Mac: Best Options in 2018
Whether you currently use QuickBooks for Mac or you’re looking for an accounting software for your Mac, you should be aware that QuickBooks for Mac is being discontinued. The most recent version of QuickBooks for Mac is 2016, which Intuit will support through May 31, 2019. QuickBooks Online comes in three versions; Simple Start, Essentials…
How to Get Bookkeeping Clients in 4 Steps [+ Free Marketing Ideas]
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Learn how to get bookkeeping clients quickly by first identifying your target audience, then implementing marketing ideas to reach your potential clients, followed by joining a few networking groups and finishing off by offering additional services like payroll or tax prep to your existing clients. You can typically get started with all of these steps…
How to Start a Bookkeeping Business in 8 Steps
A bookkeeping business consists of managing income and expenses, processing payroll and preparing tax returns for business clients. Creating a business plan and learning how to get clients are a couple examples of what you need to do to get up and running. See how easy it is to start a bookkeeping business in eight…
How to Write a Collection Letter [+ Free Templates]
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Writing a collection letter requires you to follow the right step-by-step process and include the right language to give your customer official notice that a debt is owed and past due. You will typically send a total of four letters before hiring a collection agency or recording a bad debt expense. If you’re struggling to…
QuickBooks Online Comparison: Simple Start vs Essentials vs Plus
There are three QuickBooks Online versions: Simple Start, Essentials and Plus. The primary differences between each version are their price and features, like the ability to pay bills online. QuickBooks Online requires a monthly fee of $20 for Simple Start, $35 for Essentials, and $60 for Plus. The right one depends on your own personal…
Intuit QuickBooks Self-Employed: Cost & Features
QuickBooks Self-Employed is a software program designed for self-employed individuals who are required to file a Schedule C, such as freelancers, realtors, Uber drivers and independent consultants. There are two pricing plans that start at $10 per month. You can track all income and expenses, mileage to and from clients and file your taxes with…
TurboCASH vs. GnuCash: Price, Features, & What’s Best in 2018
TurboCASH and GnuCash are free open-source accounting software products for businesses that want to build a software to meet specific needs. GnuCash is the better choice for most businesses, but TurboCASH is best if you need more than one user license. Small businesses looking for free accounting software should go with a much simpler product….
Where to Find Freelance Bookkeeping Jobs for Free or Low Cost
Whether you are a bookkeeper looking for full-time employment or a freelance bookkeeper trying to drum up new clients, there are some terrific job sites you can choose from. Some job sites offer paid memberships for a few premium services, but most of the sites are free and we recommend you apply to those first….
