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A majority of small businesses (86%) consider their accountant a trusted business advisor. But that doesn’t always mean that these clients will be with you for life. In fact, a CCH Accounting Firm client survey shows that over half of all businesses have been approached by other accounting firms, while 20% of individual clients have […]

Have you heard the joke about the interesting accountant? No? Me either.  (As a company full of accountants, we’re allowed to make that joke). Accounting may be notoriously boring, but that doesn’t mean your logo has to be. You might have an idea in mind, might be looking to rebrand, or might be starting from […]

Not much has changed in accounting since, well, the 19th century.  We’ve abandoned the abacus and opted for software alternatives, but much of it is still rather archaic.  Whether you’re a recent graduate looking to launch your own accounting firm or a veteran bookkeeper hoping for a better alternative to QuickBooks, we’d like to welcome […]

The days of calling-in for an appointment are long behind us (or at least, they should be). Software applications like Schedulicity make it easy for clients to book appointments from an app or website. What is Schedulicity? Schedulicity is an online booking platform for small business owners such as barbers, stylists, masseurs, trainers, and tutors. […]

When you’re a small business owner, you’re constantly looking for ways to help your business grow and become more efficient. The good news is that there are tons of productivity tools available.  We’ve gathered a list of some of the best tools out there to help you get things done better and faster.  Let’s dive […]

PayPal is a popular payment processor for businesses and individuals—but things get messy when you mix the two.  Here’s everything you need to know about PayPal friends and family transfers (and a few friendly warnings as well). Note: The following applies to Personal PayPal accounts. If you have a PayPal Business account, friends and family […]

Whether you’re a new business owner or you’ve been around for a while, you need to know the ins and outs of the FUTA tax. You’ve likely got tons of questions: What is the the FUTA tax? Why do I need to pay it? What does it support? How much is it? Here’s everything you […]

The 9 to 5 is a thing of the past. Odds are, you stumbled across this article because you’re dissatisfied with toxic company culture. Or you want more freedom to travel. Or you’d like to choose your clients. Or maybe you’re just tired of listening to Craig slurp down his yogurt everyday.  Whatever the reason—take […]

It feels like April 16th here at ZipBooks. We’ve partnered with the payment processor guaranteed to make every accountant feel like they’re on holiday. ZipBooks has partnered with CPACharge to improve fast, secure payments for Accountants—and to offer you the lowest rates in the industry.  Get started   Lower rates When you sign up for […]

Regardless of how well a business card design may look, there are fundamental best practices to follow when it comes to design, color, and layout. After all, your business card needs to serve its purpose as one of your most personal and versatile marketing/branding/call-to-action tools that you have. For example, things like logo placement and […]