Category Archives: Business Strategy

Why Accurate Bookkeeping is the Secret to Better Business Decisions

Let’s talk truthfully—most business owners don’t wake up excited to do their bookkeeping. But here’s the thing: the more accurate your numbers are, the clearer your decisions can be. Good bookkeeping isn’t just about getting ready for taxes. It’s about knowing what’s really going on in your business—right now. I’ve seen it over and over again. […]

📉 Fully Booked but Still Broke? The Answer Might Be in Your Payroll

Have you ever looked at your calendar, saw it jam-packed with customers, and thought, “Why am I still not making money?” That’s exactly what happened with one of the business owners I work with. For six months straight, we sat down together, staring at the same reports. He was fully booked, his schedule was maxed out, […]

Should You Fire Your Bookkeeper? Let’s Talk About It.

I got a call the other day from a business owner. He jumped right in and said, “I think I need to fire my bookkeeper.” I told him, “Hold on—let’s slow down a minute.” He started explaining that she charges one amount sometimes and then another amount other times. I asked him to tell me […]

Don’t Drain Your Business for Personal Stuff

  I want to talk about something small business owners face a lot—using their business money for personal stuff. It’s super easy to borrow from your company to pay for hobbies, a new house, or fun trips. But that can hurt your small business budget, business profits, and long-term growth. Why You Need a Personal Budget I’ve seen […]

What Are Intercompany Loans, and Why Should You Care?

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 […]

From Jungle Lawns to Messy Books: What a YouTube Gardener Taught Me About Business Owners and Clarity

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, […]

Clean Books, Clear Mind: The Confidence That Sparked My Business

  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 […]

The Best Prompts to Use in ChatGPT When Seeking to Hire a Bookkeeper or Accountant

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 […]

Bookkeeping Services: Pricing and Value for Every Business

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 […]

From Check Registers to QuickBooks: How Childhood Sparked My Passion for Numbers

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 […]