If you’re self-employed and didn’t keep optimal records for your taxes last year, you’re not alone. In fact, a recent QuickBooks survey of self-employed professionals and small business owners found that only 15% of all respondents said that they deduct 100% of what’s allowed every year…

Have you received the dreaded notice that you’re being audited by the Internal Revenue Service? Or worry that the big audit might strike you when you least expect it? If you get audited by the IRS, what happens? First, don’t panic. There are many reasons for an audit, and in 80% of all cases, this requirement only concerns a minor issue on your tax return. Still, we know it’s a stressful event, and we’re here to give you the information you need to get through the process as painlessly as possible…

Is your MacBook (or PC) low on space? Or perhaps it’s running a bit slower than usual. In my case I was frequently receiving “Storage Full” errors despite my best efforts to clear my hard drive and trash can. As it turns out files were hiding in various places and eating up all my disk space. Read on to learn how I cleaned my Mac and how you too can have a clean Mac too…

Remote access software lets you access your home or office computer from another location and also allows you to grant others access to specified files or programs on your computer. You can even take over the mouse and keyboard of the remote computer you’ve connected to as if you’re sitting in front of that PC. And some software lets you access a remote PC from your mobile device…

You’ve likely heard of QuickBooks and FreshBooks, but there’s another major player, Xero Accounting, that’s giving both big names a run for their money. Xero is the market’s fastest growing small business accounting software, is easy to use and loaded with features. But it’s a player in a crowded field, so how did it fare in our review?…

At the end of the month, you’ve got a pile of receipts that are all crumpled up and faded. It’s hard to tell how much you spent and where, which makes keeping track of your finances a hassle. Shoeboxed can help you organize all your receipts digitally and Fetch can help you with your expense reports on the road so you get reimbursed more quickly…

Are you a service-oriented independent contractor or small business that needs to streamline your accounting practices? FreshBooks, a popular cloud-based software, promises to improve your business efficiency and save you money. But is it as good as the hype?…

When not working as the editor for OnDeck, Ty Kiisel is a speaker, podcaster and regular contributor to Forbes.com and DeseretNews.com. With more than 30 years experience, Ty shares small business tips, advice and best practices by incorporating his wealth of knowledge gained through personal experience. We were lucky enough to get the chance to ask him about online business loans and how OnDeck can help small businesses get funding for growing their bottom line…

Can’t front financing for your new project until you receive payment for your past digital media work? Not getting paid on time is a widespread problem in the online advertising industry. How can you ever get ahead? Applying for a business loan or raising venture capital aren’t ideal options, especially for small businesses. This is where FastLane by FastPay says they come in, a niche online lender that offers financing for digital media companies. But is FastPay really a viable alternative? Our review gives you all the information you need to decide if this online lender can help you get your head above water without borrowing against your business…

Crowdfunding takes the “crowd” element that has been applied to many Internet based ventures (such as cloud computing, online petitions, etc.) and applies it to the funding of dreams and projects that would not be able to raise the needed funds with just typical, local connections. We compare two of the leading crowdfunding platforms, Kickstarter and Indiegogo, and give you the pros and cons for each, so you can maximize the chances that your project will get funded…