top of page
THE BLOG
Your friendly guide to stress-free accounting advice. Dive in for easy tips and information that make managing your small business finances a breeze.
Search
Money vs. Energy: How to Create an “Energy Budget” For Your Business
Ever feel like you’re running on fumes? Like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to do all the work that needs done? If so, you...
May 2, 20224 min read
4 False Beliefs Keeping You From Reaching Your Income Goals
Do you ever feel like your next money goal is just out of reach? Like you’re stuck at a certain level in your business? Like you’ll never...
Apr 25, 20224 min read
Retail vs. Wholesale: What They Mean & How to Set Your Prices
Hey, product-based businesses! Do you sell your products as retail, wholesale, or both? Selling retail versus wholesale can feel like an...
Apr 18, 20223 min read
3 Finance & Accounting Tools to Try If You Hate Spreadsheets
So you want to manage your business finances like a pro, but spreadsheets give you sweaty palms. You’re not alone, and better yet, you’ve...
Apr 11, 20223 min read
How to Set & Reach Your Goals for Your First Year of Business
So you just embarked on your small business journey. Congrats! Now, what do you want to accomplish in your first year? This first year is...
Apr 4, 20224 min read
Should You Start a Small Business With Your Spouse?
Oh, the age-old question: Should you work with the people you love? The decision of whether or not to include your spouse in your small...
Mar 28, 20225 min read
4 Passive Income Ideas for Service Providers
Who doesn’t want a little more cash flow into their business? Creating passive income is a great way to diversify your cash flow.
Mar 21, 20223 min read
What I Learned From Tripling My Revenue in One Year
Growing a business is never easy, but I truly had no idea how much it would teach me about myself and my work. In the past year, I’ve...
Mar 14, 20225 min read
How to Run Your Small Business During Hard Times
As a small business owner, you’re in charge of keeping the lights on. But when times are hard–because of a family emergency, personal...
Mar 7, 20224 min read
6 Things To Do Before Hiring Your First Employee
Your to-do list is full, you’re making good money, and you don’t have room in your calendar for even one more client. Congratulations!...
Feb 28, 20225 min read
How to Strategically Raise Your Prices (With Free Email Template!)
Raising your prices is both exciting and intimidating. On one hand, it means you can make more money and possibly work less. On the other...
Feb 21, 20225 min read
Should You Hire An Accountant, Bookkeeper, or Tax Preparer?
When it comes to investing in financial support, it can be hard to decide which route to take. Should you hire an accountant, a...
Feb 14, 20223 min read
How to Regulate Your Income in Your Seasonal Business
When you own a personal business, it can often feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of “feast or famine.” In the busy months, there’s plenty...
Feb 7, 20225 min read
How to Start a Business On a Budget
If you have to “spend money to make money,” how do you start a business on a budget? While nearly every business idea will require some...
Jan 24, 20226 min read
4 Bad Money Habits To Leave in 2021
With the new year in full swing, why not start working towards better money management? It seems like everyone in the online business...
Jan 10, 20223 min read
How to Grow Your Savings Account (& Actually Enjoy the Process!)
Has your business savings account been sitting stagnant? Between paying for expenses and saving for taxes, it can feel impossible to grow...
Dec 14, 20215 min read
5 Tax Prep Tasks You Can Complete Before January 31
Want to get a head start on your taxes? While you can’t actually file your taxes until January 31, there’s plenty of prep work you can do...
Dec 6, 20214 min read
How to Create a Bookkeeping Routine for Your Small Business
Want to DIY your bookkeeping without losing your head? You need a bookkeeping routine! One of the first things new entrepreneurs decide...
Nov 22, 20215 min read
5 Things School Didn’t Teach Us About Starting A Small Business
We all think we have a pretty good idea of what it means to start a small business. But once you actually get your idea out into the...
Nov 8, 20213 min read
How to Keep a Petty Cash Log (+ Free Template)
Do you handle cold, hard cash in your business? If so, you need a petty cash log! A petty cash log will help you keep track of all the...
Nov 1, 20213 min read
How to Pay Remote Employees in Your Small Business
It's never been easier to work with a remote team. With programs like Slack, Zoom, and Google Drive, you can run a fully operational,...
Oct 25, 20214 min read
6 Mindset Tips for Anyone Starting an Online Business
If I could go back and tell my newbie business owner self one thing, it would be this: Spend as much effort working on your mindset as...
Oct 18, 20214 min read
How to Prepare for The Holiday Season in Your Small Business
Believe it or not, the holidays are sneaking up on us! As a small business owner, the holiday season is exciting (if not a bit...
Oct 4, 20214 min read
How to Deduct Your Vehicle From Your Small Business Taxes
Own a business? Drive a car? Use that car for business? If so, you can deduct a portion of that vehicle's cost from your taxes! This is a...
Sep 27, 20213 min read
bottom of page