Category Archives: Small Business Rescources

What Am I Really Trying to Build—A Job or a Business?

Let me ask you something real: Are you building a job…or a business? And I don’t mean a 9-to-5 where you clock in and collect a paycheck. I’m talking about the kind of job where you’re the whole show. The sales team, the customer service rep, the bookkeeper, the janitor, and the one sending invoices […]

Bookkeeping vs. Accounting: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

Let’s clear up a question I hear all the time from business owners: “Isn’t bookkeeping the same as accounting?” And — “Isn’t accounting the same as tax stuff?” Not quite. These words often get lumped together, but they each mean something different. And if you own a business, it’s super helpful to know what’s what. […]

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, […]

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, […]

Why Quality Control in Bookkeeping Should Be One of the Most Valued Parts of Your Business

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]