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With so many online accounting software systems available, trying to find the right one can feel a bit like being stuck in a maze. Everywhere you look there are endless choices, but where is the way out? How do you decide which software is right for your small business? How can you tell if a […]

It’s no secret that when it comes to companies with complex accounting needs, QuickBooks Online (see our review) doesn’t hold a candle to its locally installed forbearer. Forums, social media, and accounting sites are rife with the questions and complaints: “I just want the software I love accessible from anywhere! How hard can it be?” Harder […]

Every business needs a way to handle its finances, and in almost all cases, that involves both invoicing and bookkeeping. From dealing with estimated taxes to collecting payments from forgetful customers, there’s a lot that goes along with operating a business – and as the freelance economy grows, more and more independent contractors are finding […]

We’ve already talked in depth about Xero and QuickBooks Online: how the two programs stack up, the pros and cons of each. But today, we’ll be focusing on a specific aspect of the two cloud-based accounting programs: what are they like for mobile users?

What is invoicing? Growing up, did you ever buy your sibling an item and make them promise to pay you back? Maybe you made them sign a gum wrapper in blood to make sure you received your money in a timely fashion! If so, then you, my friend, are already familiar with the concept of […]

So you’re thinking of making the leap into the online era, the new frontier of accounting storage: the cloud (don’t worry, we’re not talking about the cumulus variety). Maybe you’re looking to save computer space by taking your accounting records off your hard drive or are interested in finding a more innovative way to store […]

For most small business owners, it’s a jungle out there. Danger lurks around every corner, predators seem to be silently stalking your every movement, and – in the immortal words of Jethro Tull – the rivers are full of crocodile nasties. Let’s face it, when it comes to start-ups and small businesses the statistics are […]

If you’re in charge of bookkeeping or billing for any type of organization, you know the importance of being organized and accurate. You’ve got to stay on top of who owes what or you’ll never get paid (duh). Some people might find the wealth of available software choices confusing, though. These days, there are not only a bewildering […]

So. You’ve decided that Excel and Word just aren’t cutting it anymore. Maybe, like FreshBooks founder Mike McDerment, you accidentally saved over an old invoice in Word and lost important data. Maybe you have trouble keeping track of which clients haven’t paid yet and you want an easier way to do it. Or maybe you […]

Everything is better free, right? There’s a certain appeal to not having to pay for the basic tools you need to keep your business running, especially when you’re just starting out. This fact comes as no surprise to software developers, who have responded to the market demand with a variety of free invoicing programs. But […]