Bill.com off to a great start with new iOS app
Yesterday Bill.com released their new iOS app. Until now the only way to access Bill.com on a mobile device was through a web browser (such as Safari). Here are the details on what the new app lets you do (and doesn't).
Xero Hits a Home Run with Find & Recode
Today Xero released Find & Recode, a tool for accountants and bookkeepers to quickly find and edit transactions in bulk. As with a number of Xero features, QuickBooks Online has had this one for years. But as usual, Xero came through with a tool that is far more elegant and useful—so I'm not complaining! Here's a breakdown of Xero's Find & Recode and how it compares to QBO.
Abacus enables foreign currency (and Bitcoin)
Abacus is already my favorite expense reimbursement app and it just got better with the addition of foreign currencies.
Is Bench Bookkeeping Right for My Business?
Started in 2012, Bench Inc. has grown quickly to become one of the world’s hottest accounting services startups. In January 2015, Bench closed a $7 million Series A round, bringing total funding to $10 million. With 126 employees, Bench appears poised to scale into what would be a first for the industry: a national bookkeeping services firm.
Automatically add a local sales tax rate to Square with TaxJar
Square users can now connect their Square Register app to TaxJar to automatically look up sales tax rates by location.
How to choose project management software
Over the past two years of running a completely virtual, cloud accounting service business, I’ve learned a lot about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to project management (PM) applications. After spending hours on hours evaluating PM software, I’ve come up with a set of criteria that I hope will help you decide on your own solution.
Starting out as a freelancer? Get an EIN, ASAP
When you work as a freelancer, employers who are on top of their accounting game will always ask you for a signed W-9 form before they pay you the first time. Most freelancers just use their Social Security number as their tax ID number on the W-9. This is a big mistake, unless you really, really trust the company you’re working for.
Why Xero is great for startups
Last night, I had the privilege of joining the Xero team at Santa Monica New Tech, a group of entrepreneurs who get together to showcase new technology and network. I spoke a bit about what make’s Xero a great fit for U.S. startups looking for an accounting software solution. Here’s what I had to say.
How to upgrade your Shopify site to use Reponsive Checkout
Shopify has released Responsive Checkout, which means that checkout pages are now optimized for mobile, and also scale up to look great on tablets and desktops. There's no need for a separate mobile site.
Why you should pay your employees every week
If you're a business owner setting up payroll, you might be wondering, "How often should I pay my employees"? Twice a month and every two weeks are the most common. Just about everyone has worked a job where he or she got paid every other week. But that's not a good reason to stick with it. If given the choice, you should always choose every week. Here's why...