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Costly Payroll Mistakes Small Business Owners Often Make
Payroll mistakes can become expensive quickly for small businesses. Between payroll taxes, deadlines, employee classifications, overtime rules, and compliance requirements, even small payroll errors can create penalties, cash flow issues, and unnecessary stress. Here...
The Risks of Automated Bookkeeping Business Owners Should Know
AI and automated bookkeeping tools are becoming more common in business finance, and there is no question they can save time. Used correctly, AI can be extremely helpful for: Speeding up data entry and reducing repetitive tasks Recognizing recurring transactions and...
The Pricing Mistakes That Keep Small Businesses Stuck
One of the biggest things we see behind the scenes is businesses making sales but still struggling with profit. And many times, pricing is a major reason why. A few common pricing mistakes we see: Not pricing based on your value and results. If your work saves clients...
Common Budgeting Mistakes Business Owners Make
Business budgeting is just as important as personal budgeting because your business is what funds your personal life. If your business finances are not managed well, it becomes very difficult to pay yourself consistently, save, or plan ahead personally. We see this...
A Simple Guide to Tax Planning for Solopreneurs and Small Businesses
One thing we hear often from business owners is that taxes feel stressful and unpredictable, especially after tax season is over and there is little clarity on what to do next. Many of the clients we work with come to us unsure of what they will owe or how to prepare...
What Percentages of Revenue Should You Allocate to Expenses, Taxes, and Profit
One of the biggest challenges we see with business owners is not knowing where their money should be going each month. We have worked with many clients who were bringing in good revenue but still felt stressed because they were unsure how much to spend, how much to...
8 ways to tell if your business is doing well financially
One thing we hear often from business owners is, “I feel busy, but I am not sure if my business is actually doing well financially.” We have worked with many clients who were bringing in sales but still felt unsure about their financial position. Once we walked...
How messy bookkeeping can affect your taxes
We often hear from business owners who only realize their books are messy when tax time comes around. By that point, things feel rushed, confusing, and stressful. We have helped many clients clean up their books after the fact, and almost every time they say the same...
How often should you really look at your numbers as a business owner?
One of the most common things we hear from business owners is, “I only really look at my numbers during tax time.” And honestly, we get it. You are busy running your business, serving clients, and managing everything else that comes with it. But we have worked with...
4 Ways to Reduce Your Taxes Before You File
If you are feeling the pressure of tax season, you are not alone. Every year we hear from business owners who say, “I wish I had planned earlier.” The good news is there are still a few smart moves you may be able to make before you file. Here are four last minute...