If you have a small business and want to get online, your first stop will probably be creating a Facebook Page. Fair enough, Facebook is still the biggest player in social media and the easiest path to getting an online presence for your business. Plus, it’s completely free and possible to set up in under…
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Disposal of Fixed Assets: How to Record the Journal Entry
Fixed assets must be removed from the balance sheet when the asset is disposed of, such as sold, exchanged, or retired from operations. The journal entry to dispose of fixed assets affects several balance sheet accounts and one income statement account for the gain or loss from disposal. Removing disposed-of fixed assets from the balance…
How to Create an SEO Content Marketing Plan
Creating a content marketing plan can be daunting, even for the most seasoned among us, but certainly not impossible. At its core, content marketing is all about creating value for the people relevant to your business. It’s about communicating with your audience on the platforms where they’re most comfortable and building trust with your business….
How to Find an Accountant for Small Business: A Guide
We’ll guide you on how to find a small business accountant. You’ll want to determine what tasks you want them to perform and decide whether you want to work with them virtually or locally. You’ll also have to search for an accountant with expertise in your industry and evaluate their credentials. Step 1: Decide What…
IRS Form 8832 Instructions & FAQs
IRS Form 8832 is filed by limited liability companies (LLCs) planning to be taxed as C corporations (C-corps). The form must be filed between one year prior and 75 days after its effective date. With late relief, the effective date can be extended up to three years and 75 days from when relief was requested,…
How to Use FreshBooks: 5 Free Tutorials
Welcome to the Fit Small Business free FreshBooks tutorials. Whether you’re new to FreshBooks or could benefit from a more in-depth understanding of the software, we have provided five tutorials that will help you. Each FreshBooks tutorial includes an in-depth lesson, complete with text and images as well as a comprehensive video demonstration. You’ll find…
How To Lease Commercial Real Estate
Leasing commercial real estate for your business requires an understanding of the various steps to properly facilitate the process. You’ll have to consider the different types of leases, property conditions, and characteristics, and how to go about negotiating lease terms. In this guide, we will walk you through the process step-by-step on how to lease…
How To Print Reports in FreshBooks
In this fifth and last FreshBooks tutorial, we’ll teach you how to print reports in FreshBooks—which includes accessing the Report section, locating the report you need, and printing it in a PDF format. We’ll also show you how to customize the report before printing it, as well as how to export it as a CSV…