Here’s the truth: where you put things in QuickBooks matters—a lot.Small clicks create big ripples. In your tax bill. In your cash flow. In your valuation. In your confidence. If you’ve ever thought, “I can’t mess it up that much, right?” this is for you. Keep reading. You’ll see how a few simple habits can […]
Category Archives: Tips for Business Owners
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Aug
Aug
The Short Answer: Yes, But You Shouldn’t QuickBooks Online lets you put more than one business under a single subscription. But just because you can doesn’t mean you should. Think of it like trying to forecast the weather for two completely different cities using the same thermometer. You might get a number, but it won’t tell you the […]
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Aug
Aug
How do you know when its time to stop doing your own bookkeeping for your business? I meet lots of small business owners. Most of them do everything when they start their business- they sell things, help customers, answer phones, and yes… they do their own books. And you know what? That’s smart at first. […]
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Aug
Aug
What Most Business Owners Get Wrong About DIY Bookkeeping Running a business is tough. You do sales, help customers, manage workers, handle marketing, and maybe even clean toilets. So when QuickBooks ads say, “It’s super easy! Just link your bank and you’re done!” – of course, you want it to be true. Who doesn’t? But […]
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Jul
Jul
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 […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
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Jun
Jun
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, […]
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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 […]
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