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Find out how small business owners are thinking about their taxes in 2025. From confidence gaps to procrastination habits, find the truth about how entrepreneurs manage tax season.

FreshBooks releases its 2024 State of Small Business Report: covering evolving market trends to financial challenges – the most important elements shaping the future of entrepreneurship in America.

FreshBooks releases its 2024 State of Small Business Report: covering evolving market trends to financial challenges – the most important elements shaping the future of entrepreneurship in America.

Toronto, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreshBooks, a leading cloud-based accounting software platform built for small business owners and their accountant partners, is pleased to invite accounting professionals to try out its new Accountant Hub, a free to use portal for accountants to effortlessly add, access and manage their client’s information and accounts, all in one place. “We’re thrilled to bring the Accountant Hub to life, transforming the vision of our Accounting Partners into a tangible solution,” says Twyla Verhelst, Head of the Accountant Channel at FreshBooks. “Our trusted partners asked for a simple way to streamline client access and onboarding. They asked, we listened, and delivered a portal that seamlessly connects accountants and their clients. And this is just the beginning. We're eager to continue enhancing our offerings with features that truly matter to accountants.”From financial reporting to journal entries to customizable Chart of Accounts, accountants can now support their clients at any time, from one convenient location. Offering easy client account setup with flexible billing and seamless onboarding to the FreshBooks platform, the Accountant Hub enables accountants to support their clients with ease, allowing small business owners to concentrate on what they value most - growing their business. The Accountant Hub is a milestone achieved through engaging discussions and thoughtful input from our FreshBooks Partner Advisory Council, fondly referred to as FreshPAC, along with our larger FreshBooks Certified Accounting Partner community. FreshPAC was established with a clear objective: to ensure that FreshBooks is developing the tools that today's innovative accounting professionals require to support their small business clients more effectively. The 11-member council is a collective of industry-leading accountants and bookkeepers who hold significant thought leadership in the realm of cloud accounting.Before its official release, FreshPAC members were granted an early preview of the Accountant Hub. The initial response has been highly favorable, affirming the platform's anticipated value and effectiveness.“I’m so excited to see this feature rolled out because it means that FreshBooks is really focused on accountants,” says Chris Hervochon, Founder of Better Way CPA in South Carolina and member of the FreshBooks FreshPAC. “It makes the product a viable alternative to some of the other software platforms that are out there. FreshBooks feels less like a tool, and more like a partner, which is an experience that competitors don't match."The FreshBooks Accountant Hub is available to all accounting professionals, free of charge. However, FreshBooks-Certified Accounting Partners receive an exclusive discount on new subscriptions for clients, and dedicated accountant-centric support whenever it is needed. Accounting professionals are welcome to get certified into the FreshBooks Accounting Partner Program at no cost. FreshBooks also offers a free 30-day trial for new users, allowing accountants and small business owners to experience the benefits of the platform risk-free.“We aim to provide accounting professionals with a simple, easy-to-use, and collaborative product that enables them to support their clients and teams," says Nikhil Aggarwal, VP of Product Management at FreshBooks. “The Accountant Hub is a significant stride in that direction and showcases our ongoing commitment to partnership with our accountant community. We’re all ears to our Partners, aligning our product developments to their needs and delivering the tools they need, when they need them.” |Accounting professionals are welcome to start an account and begin using the Accountant Hub at any time. For more details on the new portal and instructions on how to get started, please visit FreshBooks Accountant Hub. For any questions about the Accountant Hub, please contact our dedicated support team at accountants@freshbooks.com-About FreshBooksFreshBooks is changing the way business owners manage their books. Its owner-first accounting platform, loved by businesses in over 130 countries, takes an easy-to-use approach to managing finances, billing, payroll, payments, and client engagement. Known for its 11x Stevie award-winning customer support, FreshBooks serves customers of all sizes from offices in Canada, Croatia, Germany, Netherlands, Mexico, and the US. FreshBooks has been recognized as a Top 10 employer by Great Places to Work for eight of the last nine years.-About the FreshBooks Partner Advisory Council (FreshPAC)The FreshPAC is made up of 11 thought leaders in the accounting industry who help guide FreshBooks in building what modern accounting professionals need to better support their small business clients. Meet our current FreshPAC members: Nayo Carter-Gray, EA, MBA: Owner, 1st Step Accounting Brian Clare, CPA, MBA: CEO and Founder, Blueprint Accounting Inc.Nicole Davis, CPA: Founder & Principal, Butler-Davis Tax & Accounting LLCRachel Fisch, CPB: Principal, RealtyTax.ca Chris Hervochon, CPA, CVA: Founder, Better Way CPA         Kristen Keats, CPA: Founder, Breakaway Bookkeeping & Advising Kenji Kuromoto: CEO & Founder, Acuity Michael Ly, MBA: Founder & CEO, Reconciled Andrea MacDonald, CPA: President, Pro Tax & Accounting LLCNikole Mackenzie, CPA: Founder & CEO, Momentum Accounting Inc. Brian Streig, CPA: Tax Director, Calhoun, Thomson + Matza, LLP

Toronto, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreshBooks, a leading cloud-based accounting software platform built for small business owners and their accountant partners, is pleased to invite accounting professionals to try out its new Accountant Hub, a free to use portal for accountants to effortlessly add, access and manage their client’s information and accounts, all in one place. “We’re thrilled to bring the Accountant Hub to life, transforming the vision of our Accounting Partners into a tangible solution,” says Twyla Verhelst, Head of the Accountant Channel at FreshBooks. “Our trusted partners asked for a simple way to streamline client access and onboarding. They asked, we listened, and delivered a portal that seamlessly connects accountants and their clients. And this is just the beginning. We're eager to continue enhancing our offerings with features that truly matter to accountants.”From financial reporting to journal entries to customizable Chart of Accounts, accountants can now support their clients at any time, from one convenient location. Offering easy client account setup with flexible billing and seamless onboarding to the FreshBooks platform, the Accountant Hub enables accountants to support their clients with ease, allowing small business owners to concentrate on what they value most - growing their business. The Accountant Hub is a milestone achieved through engaging discussions and thoughtful input from our FreshBooks Partner Advisory Council, fondly referred to as FreshPAC, along with our larger FreshBooks Certified Accounting Partner community. FreshPAC was established with a clear objective: to ensure that FreshBooks is developing the tools that today's innovative accounting professionals require to support their small business clients more effectively. The 11-member council is a collective of industry-leading accountants and bookkeepers who hold significant thought leadership in the realm of cloud accounting.Before its official release, FreshPAC members were granted an early preview of the Accountant Hub. The initial response has been highly favorable, affirming the platform's anticipated value and effectiveness.“I’m so excited to see this feature rolled out because it means that FreshBooks is really focused on accountants,” says Chris Hervochon, Founder of Better Way CPA in South Carolina and member of the FreshBooks FreshPAC. “It makes the product a viable alternative to some of the other software platforms that are out there. FreshBooks feels less like a tool, and more like a partner, which is an experience that competitors don't match."The FreshBooks Accountant Hub is available to all accounting professionals, free of charge. However, FreshBooks-Certified Accounting Partners receive an exclusive discount on new subscriptions for clients, and dedicated accountant-centric support whenever it is needed. Accounting professionals are welcome to get certified into the FreshBooks Accounting Partner Program at no cost. FreshBooks also offers a free 30-day trial for new users, allowing accountants and small business owners to experience the benefits of the platform risk-free.“We aim to provide accounting professionals with a simple, easy-to-use, and collaborative product that enables them to support their clients and teams," says Nikhil Aggarwal, VP of Product Management at FreshBooks. “The Accountant Hub is a significant stride in that direction and showcases our ongoing commitment to partnership with our accountant community. We’re all ears to our Partners, aligning our product developments to their needs and delivering the tools they need, when they need them.” |Accounting professionals are welcome to start an account and begin using the Accountant Hub at any time. For more details on the new portal and instructions on how to get started, please visit FreshBooks Accountant Hub. For any questions about the Accountant Hub, please contact our dedicated support team at acccountants@freshbooks.com-About FreshBooksFreshBooks is changing the way business owners manage their books. Its owner-first accounting platform, loved by businesses in over 130 countries, takes an easy-to-use approach to managing finances, billing, payroll, payments, and client engagement. Known for its 11x Stevie award-winning customer support, FreshBooks serves customers of all sizes from offices in Canada, Croatia, Germany, Netherlands, Mexico, and the US. FreshBooks has been recognized as a Top 10 employer by Great Places to Work for eight of the last nine years.-About the FreshBooks Partner Advisory Council (FreshPAC)The FreshPAC is made up of 11 thought leaders in the accounting industry who help guide FreshBooks in building what modern accounting professionals need to better support their small business clients. Meet our current FreshPAC members: Nayo Carter-Gray, EA, MBA: Owner, 1st Step Accounting Brian Clare, CPA, MBA: CEO and Founder, Blueprint Accounting Inc.Nicole Davis, CPA: Founder & Principal, Butler-Davis Tax & Accounting LLCRachel Fisch, CPB: Principal, RealtyTax.ca Chris Hervochon, CPA, CVA: Founder, Better Way CPA         Kristen Keats, CPA: Founder, Breakaway Bookkeeping & Advising Kenji Kuromoto: CEO & Founder, Acuity Michael Ly, MBA: Founder & CEO, Reconciled Andrea MacDonald, CPA: President, Pro Tax & Accounting LLCNikole Mackenzie, CPA: Founder & CEO, Momentum Accounting Inc. Brian Streig, CPA: Tax Director, Calhoun, Thomson + Matza, LLP

FreshBooks expands payment operations for business owners with new and innovative Stripe Connect features.

FreshBooks expands payment operations for business owners with new and innovative Stripe Connect features.

FreshBooks to Leverage Gusto’s Technology to Power Integrated Payroll Service

TORONTO, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreshBooks, a leader in cloud-based accounting software for small businesses and accountants, is pleased to announce an expansion of its partnership with Gusto, an industry-leading provider of HR and payroll technology. This new collaboration will see FreshBooks leveraging Gusto's technology to power its upcoming integrated payroll service, marking a significant milestone in the six-year partnership between the tech companies.

Empowering Accountants and Small Business Owners Alike: FreshBooks' Collaborative Accounting™ Unlocks a New Era of Synergy Between Accountants and Clients

Toronto, CANADA, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreshBooks, a leading cloud accounting software provider with paying customers in 160+ countries, has announced its successful completion of the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type 1 certification, further enhancing the company’s commitment to data security and protection. SOC 2 reports are recognized globally and affirm that a company’s infrastructure, software, people, data, policies, procedures and operations have been formally reviewed. 

Toronto, June 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreshBooks, a leading cloud accounting software platform with paying customers in 130+ countries, is pleased to welcome Leslie Witt, Chief Product and Design Officer at Headspace Health, and John Davison, recently retired President and CEO of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, as the newest members of its Board of Directors.  Davison is also Chair of FreshBooks’ audit committee. “We’re thrilled to bring Leslie’s unmatched expertise in customer-centric design, and John’s deep knowledge and passion for customer service to benefit our global team,” says Don Epperson, CEO of FreshBooks. “We look forward to their valuable contributions and strategic direction to help us accelerate innovation as we advance FreshBooks' mission to Execute Extraordinary Experiences Everyday to help Small Business owners grow.” Leslie Witt is an accomplished technology executive and product leader who has a deep wealth of experience in customer-driven innovation and an unwavering commitment to improving people's lives. Before joining Headspace and focusing on mental health, Witt was most recently focused on improving financial outcomes as Head of Design for the Small Business and Self-Employed group at financial software company Intuit and, prior to that as the head of Financial Service innovation at IDEO. At IDEO, she worked with a wide array of partners, including financial institutions, fin-tech giants, payment providers, retailers, non-profits, foundations and the public sector, counting Visa, Wells Fargo, MetLife, the Gates Foundation, the CFPB and the World Bank among her clients. Leslie is currently a board member for Filoli Historic House & Gardens in California, a National Historic Trust Property and an advisor for fertility health start-up, Doveras.“FreshBooks and I are deeply aligned in our vision of delivering exceptional experiences driven by deep understanding of the customer’s challenges and goals and prioritization of  their needs,” says Witt. “I’m elated to join FreshBooks' commitment to supporting and empowering small business owners by providing an intuitive, user-friendly accounting solution that saves them time and enables them to focus on what’s most important -  growing their business.”As President and CEO of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts John Davison was responsible for advancing Four Seasons position as the world’s leading luxury hospitality company.  Recognized for his focus on nurturing the company’s renowned culture and values, Davison retired in 2022, following a 20-year tenure with Four Seasons.   Davison joined Four Seasons in 2002, advancing to Chief Financial Officer in 2005, where he oversaw corporate finance, operations finance, and information systems and technology.  He was appointed interim-CEO in 2018 and was permanently appointed to the position in 2019.  Prior to Four Seasons, Davison worked for 14 years at IMAX Corporation, most recently as President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and for four years as a member of the Audit and Business Investigations Practices at KPMG in Toronto.  Davison currently serves on the boards of a number of public and private companies.“FreshBooks is a leader in empowering small business owners with the essential tools they need to thrive, and shares my passion for delivering exceptional service and value to customers,” says Davison. “I’m excited to contribute to FreshBooks' continued excellence, helping to ensure that small business owners and accountant’s experiences with FreshBooks remains unmatched.”  The addition of Witt and Davison brings FreshBooks’ Board of Directors to seven members, which also includes, Don Epperson, CEO of FreshBooks, Jeff Fagnan, Founding Partner at Accomplice, and Shane Holdaway, CEO of Mission Lane, Simon Chong, Lead Investor and Co-Founder at Georgian, and Mike McDerment, Chair of the Board and Co-Founder of FreshBooks.