If you own more than one business, this post is for you. Let’s say you have two or more companies. Maybe you run a gym, and you also own a real estate business or a marketing agency on the side. From time to time, you might move money between them to cover costs or help […]
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Jun
Jun
There’s something mesmerizing about watching someone clean up a mess. Especially when it’s one of those YouTube videos where a guy shows up to tackle an overgrown lawn that’s completely swallowed up a property—trees sprouting through the driveway, weeds taller than the windows, sidewalks buried beneath layers of neglect. It starts as chaos. But then, […]
09
Jun
Jun
There’s a quiet power in doing things the right way—even when no one’s watching. When it comes to bookkeeping, that power shows up in what we call quality control. It’s not flashy. It’s not loud. And most of the time, if it’s working well, you don’t even notice it. But behind every clean report, accurate […]
05
Jun
Jun
There’s a moment I’ll never forget—a turning point that reshaped everything for me. I had just finished cleaning up three years’ worth of financial records for a small-town automotive repair shop. The books were messy. The software was clunky. Nothing lined up. But I dug in, fixed the cost of goods sold, reconciled the […]
02
Jun
Jun
Finding the right bookkeeper or accountant can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack—especially if you’re not sure what to ask or where to start. Over the years, I’ve learned that the questions you ask are as important as the answers you get. And with tools like ChatGPT at your fingertips, you can […]
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May
May
Bookkeeping Services: Pricing and Value for Every Business When it comes to bookkeeping, one size doesn’t fit all. Your business’s size, structure, and level of complexity all shape what you’ll pay and what you’ll get in return. Let’s break it down so you can make the right decision for your business—one that’s both cost-effective and […]
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May
May
From Check Registers to QuickBooks: How Childhood Sparked My Passion for Numbers There’s something magical about seeing order in the midst of chaos. Some kids play house. Others draw superheroes. But me? I was solving math problems during Sunday church sermons while sitting beside my grandma. I didn’t know it then, but that small act—her […]
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Mar
Mar
Have you ever had one of those “Aha!” moments—when you suddenly understand something that had previously seemed mysterious or impossible? I’ve had more than enough of those, maybe more than I’d like to admit. But each “aha” means growth, right? One of my most significant life moments of clarity (besides my faith) was finally understanding […]
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Mar
Mar
Credit cards have become the default way for many companies to pay bills. For some transactions and purchases, this makes logical sense. Paying off the balance on time every month can work well for many of the service-based businesses we provide bookkeeping. Several have rewards, cash back, and travel rewards, so often, this is the […]
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Feb
Feb
Many people dread the first quarter of the year and just the thought alone of prepping for a tax return produces hives and panic. The following are tried and true tips, practices, and advice from a Certified Professional Organizer and an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Put those two levels of expertise together and it gives […]
