Category: Small Business Tips

Businesses that offer memberships or subscriptions need a reliable, convenient recurring billing system. You don’t want your staff wasting time entering card details every month to charge your customers. However, recurring billing is not as easy as taking customers’ card information and saving it on your computer. Let’s take a look at how you can […]

You may think to yourself, “I’ve already read an article about the importance of client communication. I know how important it is in business.” But unless customer communication comes naturally, it’s something you always have to keep working at. Even if you are a client whisperer, there’s always more to be learned from others’ experiences. At […]

Software has recently made perhaps its coolest change in history: It entered the cloud. What is the cloud and why cloud accounting? Basically, the cloud is a big space in the Internet where everything gets stored, documents, photos, videos, and now software. Cloud-based software is easily one of the best technological assets for users yet […]

Without invoices, small business owners would never get paid for their work. So, we think it’s pretty safe to say that making professional invoice templates is a big part of owning a business. But what do you do if you don’t have the design or coding background to design your own invoices? Luckily, there are […]

As a freelancer, your goals are to enjoy a higher income, more flexibility, better work-life balance, and increased overall freedom. No matter what kind of freelancing services you offer, a smooth invoicing process cuts out a lot of unnecessary hassle. ZipBooks provides online invoicing that helps freelancers like you get paid faster than ever. Three […]

We might be a little biased here at ZipBooks, but we think that our invoicing software is some of the best in the industry. But we also know that it isn’t going to be the perfect fit for every business. So, how do you evaluate which invoicing software solution is going to be best for […]

Modern technology simplifies and streamlines staffing a small business, no matter where you are. You no longer need to the traditional full office with people typing away in cubicles. Skype, instant messaging, and webinars allow us to work from anywhere in the world, and still get the job done. But technology doesn’t just help you […]

Financial advisor, problems solver, project manager, marketer—these are just a few of the many roles you fill as a business owner. Especially if you are a small business owner. You’re often pulled in many directions at once. Not only are you in charge of everyday operations, but you also handle employee issues, vendor relations, payroll, […]

With tax season quickly approaching, now is the time to make a decision about the legal structure of your company. This decision will not only have an impact on how you pay your taxes, but it will also affect the liability you face, your ability to raise money, and the amount of paperwork that will […]

Sole proprietorship If you’re making money on your own and aren’t sure how the IRS is going to classify your income, chances are you’re a sole proprietor and didn’t even know it. A sole proprietorship is a business that is owned by a single person. You can either be running an unincorporated business or an […]