Learning how to properly bill time can be a tricky concept to master. In this guide, we uncover the 14 best free time-tracking software options that can ensure accurate billing to your customers, or accurate payment to employees/contractors who have performed the work. These provide a great alternative to manual time sheets and will work…
About the Author
Crystalynn Shelton
Crystalynn Shelton is a senior staff writer at Fit Small Business focusing on small business bookkeeping, accounting, and tax content. She is also an Adjunct Instructor at UCLA Extension where—for eight years—she has taught hundreds of small business owners how to set up and manage their books. Crystalynn is also a CPA, and Intuit ProAdvisor where Crystalynn specializes in QuickBooks consulting and training. Prior to joining Fit Small Business, Crystalynn was a Senior Learning Specialist at Intuit for three years and ran her own small QuickBooks consulting business.
As a writer, Crystalynn is credited in other publications like Travel Wire News, and the CorpNet blog. Her expertise has also been featured by sources like Merchant Maverick, Xero, and American Express.
Crystalynn is the author of Fit Small Business’ comprehensive QuickBooks Training Guide.
When Crystalynn isn’t writing or teaching, she enjoys rollerblading in Venice Beach and reading a good book.
How to Do Payroll Accounting: A Step-by-Step Guide
Payroll accounting is the act of recording employee compensation, keeping track of money withheld from employees’ paychecks, and calculating the employee and employer share of taxes and benefits. You can accomplish this in five easy steps: prepare to hire employees, gather key employee documents, calculate and record paychecks, file and pay taxes on time. Calculating…
Intuit QuickBooks Self-Employed: Cost & Features
QuickBooks Self-Employed is a small business accounting software for self-employed individuals required to file a Schedule C, such as freelancers, real estate agents, Uber drivers, and independent consultants. Pricing plans start at $10 per month, and you can track all income and expenses, mileage to and from clients, and file your taxes with the QuickBooks…
FreshBooks vs. QuickBooks: Price, Features, & Who’s Best in 2019
With hundreds of small business accounting software solutions on the market, deciding which software to use for your business can be a bit overwhelming. FreshBooks is known for its stellar invoicing and payment process, and QuickBooks is used by most accountants and bookkeepers. In this article, we compare the pricing and features of FreshBooks versus…
39 Free QuickBooks Online Tutorials: Learn QuickBooks Fast
Welcome to the FitSmallBusiness free QuickBooks Online tutorials. Whether you are brand new to QuickBooks Online or could use a better understanding of the program, these tutorials are designed for you. FitSmallBusiness readers can receive up to 50 percent off their purchase of QuickBooks Online. QuickBooks Online Tutorial: What’s Covered Our course starts at the…
Xero Accounting Software & Alternatives
Xero is an affordable, user-friendly accounting software that is capable of managing all of your business income and expenses. Pricing plans run between $9 to $60 per month, which is more than FreshBooks and Wave but a little less than QuickBooks. Wave includes similar features to QuickBooks with one exception ― no live customer support….
Quicken vs QuickBooks Online: Price, Features, & What’s Best 2019
As a business owner, deciding which small business accounting software to use for your business can be overwhelming. There are a number of good products on the market, including Quicken and QuickBooks. In this article, we compare pricing and features of Quicken versus QuickBooks so that you can decide which is best for you. When…
10 QuickBooks Invoice Templates [+Free, PDF, Custom Templates]
The best QuickBooks invoice templates will include all the pertinent details you need to provide your customer so you can get paid. This includes a detailed description and cost of products/services, payment due date and your contact details should they have questions. QuickBooks Online invoice templates help you save time and bill customers faster. Free…
Xero vs. QuickBooks Online: Price, Features, & Who’s Best in 2019
Xero and QuickBooks Online are even in the features they offer, but your business situation will determine which is right for you. If you need to give a lot of users access to your data, choose Xero because it includes unlimited users. However, if you prefer an accounting software most accountants use, choose QuickBooks Online….
Bench CEO Wants to Give Entrepreneurs Financial Superpowers
We sat down with Ian Crosby, co-founder and CEO of Bench, to gain insight into a recent study published by Bench in December 2018. We discussed how business finances are the single biggest stress for young entrepreneurs. Crosby elaborated on how Bench is playing a key role in reducing, if not eliminating, that stress altogether….
10 Best Time Tracking Software 2019
The best time tracking software for small businesses should be affordable, easy to use, and offer multiple time entry options. The software should also include the ability to manage projects, invoice customers, and create detailed reports. We looked at more than a dozen products and narrowed it down to our top 10. Top 10 Time…
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QuickBooks Online vs Desktop: Which Is Right for You in 2019?
QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop are small business accounting software that differ in three key areas: pricing, features, and data accessibility. Currently, QuickBooks Desktop has more features than QuickBooks Online, but QuickBooks Online has features not available in QuickBooks Desktop. Every QuickBooks Online pricing tier includes unlimited customer support and 24/7/365 access to your data…
