Tag Archives: business growth

When It’s Time to Stop Doing Your Own Bookkeeping

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. […]

Is QuickBooks Really That Easy?

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]