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. […]
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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
What is the chart of accounts inside QuickBooks? Why should it be organized? Does the chart matter? The simple answer is that it completely matters, and organization is the key to using it effectively. The chart of accounts is a chart of categories and titles where money is organized into inside financial software. Without accurate […]
You’ve probably heard the famous quote “Measure a thousand times and cut once.” Accuracy is crucial, and there are merciless consequences when it’s neglected. When we acquire new customers, we often find technical errors and inaccuracies. Our first step when working with new customers is to conduct a diagnostic review to assess the state of […]