Welcome to Fit Small Business’ free QuickBooks Online tutorials. We developed these guides to help you better understand QuickBooks Online—whether you are starting or want to brush up on your skills. We cover everything from basic setup to advanced features, and most of the lessons include a video to better guide you through the process…
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How To Increase Your Credit Limit With U.S. Bank
Editorial and Partnership Disclosure U.S. Bank occasionally provides automatic credit limit increases for eligible customers. However, if you don’t receive an automatic increase, you can easily apply online, call U.S. Bank’s customer service, or visit a nearby branch to request one. To improve your chances of approval, it’s helpful to maintain a strong credit score,…
Hiring from the Philippines: Ultimate Guide for Small Businesses
Hiring from the Philippines may benefit your company and give you a competitive advantage. Many Filipino workers are experts in their fields, speak English, and can help your organization grow at a fraction of the cost you’ll pay US staff. Before anything, decide whether to hire an independent contractor or a local employee. If you…
How to Use a 401(k) to Start or Buy a Business
Using a 401(k) to start a business is possible if you’re looking for financing outside of a business loan. While 401(k) accounts are primarily used for retirement savings, they can also be used for business purposes in the form of a rollover for business startups (ROBS), a 401(k) loan, or a regular 401(k) withdrawal. Depending…
How to Create a Performance Improvement Plan (+ Template)
A performance improvement plan (PIP) is a management tool for creating a roadmap to help an underperforming employee succeed. Whether an employee is failing to meet their objectives or has excessive tardiness that must be corrected, a PIP provides a structured path for strengthening their performance. A well-crafted performance plan is beneficial for both the…
How to Make a WordPress Website in 9 Steps
WordPress is one of the world’s most popular content management systems (CMS). It’s not as user-friendly as site builders like Wix and Squarespace, but it is possible to learn how to make a WordPress website yourself. First, you’ll need to get hosting and a domain, choose a theme, customize your site’s branding, pages, and menus,…
How to Integrate QuickBooks with HubSpot
I’ll show you how to integrate QuickBooks with HubSpot, which allows you to synchronize your accounting and CRM data between the two software. I’ll walk you through each step—from connecting the platforms to selecting what data to sync and how to configure the data before bringing them over to QuickBooks Online or HubSpot. I’ll also…
How to Do Payroll in Michigan: An Employer’s Guide
When processing Michigan payroll, there are a couple of items to be aware of—the required local and state taxes that need to be remitted and the application of the Michigan Paid Family Leave Law. Below are the basic steps to processing payroll (along with a handy checklist so you don’t miss anything), with an emphasis…