13 Best Accounting Resources for Small Business

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If there's an easier place to drown in business than in its financial depths, I haven't found it. When you first dive in, the accounting waters can seem incredibly deep - and they are. Instead of diving in headfirst, take a gentle plunge and bring a life jacket.

These small business accounting resources can simplify the entire process and ensure you don't get drowned in information.

accounting resources for small business

Accounting blogs
FreshBooks Blog

FreshBooks is a cloud accounting software company gcash database and the company's blog covers all things small business. The primary focus is on accounting topics, but there are also posts on data backup, hiring, and selling, to name a few.

FreshBooks is very active on social media, which means readers with more detailed questions can often get their questions answered. The blog is a great place to start, and will be helpful even if you're not a FreshBooks customer.

Xero Blog

Xero is another - we have another - accounting software company with a solid blog. Like FreshBooks, it caters to users and small business owners. Xero's blog has a large list of basic accounting and finance topics, giving the reader a solid foundation to work from.

Xero is another online brand with quick interactions, so any follow-up questions you have have a good chance of being answered.

QuickBooks for Small Business Blog

A major software firm is targeting an up-and-coming audience with its small business blog. It may lack the personal appearance of FreshBooks and Xero, but it makes up for it with a wealth of solid content. The blog's accounting section alone has 61 articles, 106 of which are in the tax section .

One of the real benefits of size is that it's a collection of boring but important topics. For example, organizing a chart of accounts probably won't get much attention in the mainstream media, but QuickBooks has an article about it. Let the fun begin.

Sleeter Report

SleeterCon Associated Blog - See Conferences section below - Sleeter Report covers all types of accounting software, with news on updates, changes and trends in the industry. The blog is not software-related, so it's a great place to have real discussions about changes in your favorite accounting packages.

Product reviews sit alongside small business advice. Designed to immerse you in the Sleeter mindset, you may find the blog drawing you to a conference. Time to chat with some CPAs - do CPAs talk?

TooLegitToAudit.com

In addition to having the best blog name on the internet, TooLegitToAudit.com also offers a wealth of information for small businesses working through the accounting process. Recent articles have covered everything from the profitability of running a business in the cloud to how to use Trello for project management software .

Another non-software blog, companies can get solid hands-on reviews from the site before they commit to an accounting package.