In the course of running your business, you’ve probably encountered more legal fine print and formalities than you ever thought possible. In this post, we’ll break down the Doing Business As (DBA) to see if your business needs one. What is …

Remember back in the day when energy-efficiency involved shutting off the water while you brushed your teeth or turning off the lights when you left a room? Well, we’ve come a long way since then, and although those are still good …

… Unplug. Technology has revolutionized the way we work, everything from simple conversations to large research projects are now enhanced by the tools and technology at our disposal. But no matter how much we may love our gadgets (and at FreshBooks, …

When you work for yourself as a freelancer or business owner, it’s really easy to procrastinate. You call the shots – you make the schedule – you decide when stuff gets done. As great as that is, it can also come to bite you when …

When was the last time you got any work done on an airplane? A marketing consultant friend of mine – I’ll call him Frank – used to get so frustrated by how little he could accomplish in the air. After a …

If you’re any sort of pop TV nerd like yours truly, it’s possible you were once a Veronica Mars fan. (No fibbing now, ‘fess up!) Even if you weren’t, it’s a little difficult to miss all the Veronica Mars (VM) chatter blazing across the …

Confidence is a key ingredient to success, but a lot of business owners try to develop it the wrong way. Ben’s inability to find true confidence had stalled his brand consulting business for years. It was actually a mentor of his, another brand consultant named …

Even if your business doesn’t have an eco-driven mission, you can absolutely make your business more eco-friendly with a few small changes. Not only will these changes be worth it from a feel-good perspective, you’ll actually cut down on business expenses like fuel, electricity and office …

The tax deadline is fast approaching, have you done your taxes yet? If you’re anything like me, chances are you need a little pep talk, so here are 5 quick tips to motivate you to complete your taxes: 1. Find out how rich you …