Many of us are quick to set New Year’s resolutions. There’s this palpable sense of excitement and motivation for improving our lives. But despite the best intentions, it’s usually not long before we abandon our new goals altogether. In fact, according to a YouGov poll, only 6% of people who made a New Year’s resolution […] The post What’s on Your “Not-to-Do” List? 7 Anti-New Year’s Resolutions for Business Owners appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners ..read more

It sounds like a dream: You ask for funding online for your business, and the money pours in. With crowdfunding, that’s precisely what happens—many people make small contributions that, when added together, give your business a cash injection. But that’s not how it always plays out. Crowdfunding has grown into a $16.2 billion industry, and […] The post The 5 Types of Crowdfunding: Which Is Right for Your Business? appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners ..read more

Does finding legitimate freelance writing jobs feel like a constant struggle? When I first started my career, that’s how I felt. It seemed like no matter how hard I tried, the jobs just weren’t there. But they were, I was just looking in the wrong places. The post 58 Places to Find Freelance Writing Jobs (2022 Update) appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners ..read more

The demand for workers with accountancy and financial skills is expanding. Figures suggest the accounting and auditing employment rate will grow by 7% from 2020 to 2030 in the United States, with around 135,000 job openings expected each year. If you’re skilled in preparing financial reports and reviewing accounting records, you may have a bright […] The post Where to Find Accounting Jobs in the U.S. ?? appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners ..read more

The demand for workers with skills in financial planning, reporting, and accountancy has been going up. Research shows Canada will have 79,600 job openings for financial auditors and accountants from 2019 to 2028. You’ll face tough competition when applying for these jobs, depending on the job type. But the good news is this competition won’t […] The post Where to Find Accounting Jobs in Canada ?? appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners ..read more

There’s been a rise in the demand for workers who’ve got expertise in finance and accountancy in recent years. It’s been suggested an additional 80,000 accountants will be needed by 2050, throughout the United Kingdom. Demand is high, but competition is fierce. And technology isn’t something to fear. Experts believe new technology will create more […] The post Where to Find Accounting Jobs in the UK ?? appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners ..read more

Sure, you might have a business idea poised to make you the next Sara Blakely, Whitney Wolfe Herd, Bill Gates, or Jeff Bezos, but an idea on its own isn’t enough to make your startup a successful one. You’ll need startup capital to get your new venture off the ground too. But… where will that […] The post The Founder’s Guide to Startup Funding appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners ..read more

Chances are, you’ve heard stories of young adults using their student loans to pay for trendy clothes, international trips, fancy dinners—nearly everything except their education. Maybe you know a few of them yourself. While “living the life” is alluring, what if you put those funds toward starting a business instead? You may be wondering: Is […] The post Using Student Loans to Start a Business: Is It Worth the Risk? appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners ..read more

Starting a small business is an uphill battle. In fact, more than half of all small businesses in the U.S. fail within 5 years—a statistic that’s generally stayed the same for decades. But here’s the thing: Entrepreneurship is even harder if you’re also shouldering substantial student loan debt. Further education may be crucial to the […] The post Starting a Business With Student Loan Debt: Is It Possible? appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners ..read more

When I started my writing business, I avoided money conversations like the plague. Clients would ask me what my rates were and I’d change the subject by asking a question: “What’s your budget?” I told myself this was the right decision because it allowed me to gauge whether they were worth working for based on […] The post 2022 Is the Year You Conquer Your Fear of Money Talk appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners ..read more