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How to Fix the 5 Most Common Cash Flow Problems in Your Online Business

*This blog contains affiliate links. While we do earn a small commission if you use our link, the price doesn’t change for you. Also, we only recommend products and services we love!* Picture this… You’re living paycheck to paycheck and constantly wondering where your next client is going to come from. You’re not making a […]

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How Ashlyn Writes Beat the Bookkeeping Drama

Ever wondered what really goes down when you work with a bookkeeper? Or what kind of transformation you can expect from having a little accounting help on your side? Whether you’re a business coach, a course creator, a graphic designer, or a copywriter extraordinaire, a bookkeeper can 100% help you out! Thinking about hiring your […]

Finances

Independent Contractor vs. Employee: Which One is Right for Your Online Business?

So you’re ready to hire help, are ya? Well congratulations, my friend!! You’ve just taken a big step towards growing your business. But with new outsourced help comes new things to know about taxes. And while most people know what a contractor is and what an employee is, do YOU know what the IRS thinks […]

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Payroll Vs. Bookkeeping: Which One Do You Need for Your Online Business?

*This blog contains affiliate links. While we do earn a small commission if you use our link, the price doesn’t change for you. Also, we only recommend products and services we love!* When it comes to the financial side of running an online business, there are TONS of terms thrown around — CPA, accountant, bookkeeper, taxes, […]

Finances

Xero Vs. QuickBooks: Which One is Better for Online Business?

We live in the digital age — there are just so many tools out there now to help you run a business. Graphic design basics? Canva’s got you covered. Project management? Asana and ClickUp, baby! And you betcha there’s a million more programs where that came from.  And TBH? I’m not mad about it. Because […]

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LLC Vs. S-Corp: Which One is Right for Your Creative Business?

I’m an accounting and bookkeeping nerd. It’s no wonder I talk about LLCs vs. S-Corps so much. I find them so fascinating!!  But I also recognize that what’s interesting for me may not be interesting to you too — especially if you’re a creative entrepreneur. You’d rather spend your time actually doing the things, whether […]

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Bookkeeping For Coaches & Course Creators: How to Handle an Increase in Sales

Welcome to the third and final installment of the “Bookkeeping For…” series — all about how to do your bookkeeping based on your industry. We’ve talked about brand and web designers and copywriters, and now it’s time for business coaches and online educators to shine! That’s right — if you’re a business coach, a mastermind […]

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Bookkeeping Basics For Copywriters: How to Manage Your Expenses Like a Pro

We’re in the middle of our “Bookeeping For…” series — all about how to bookkeep based on your industry. We’ve talked about brand and web designers, and today comes our next installment: Bookkeeping for copywriters! Why is this “Bookeeping For…” series so important? Because we need to make sure that our finances and our bookkeeping […]

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Bookkeeping Basics For Brand and Web Designers: How to Keep Your Expenses in Check

This post marks the start of something beautiful…something amazing…something I think you’re going to love a whole lot… A BRAND NEW YouTube series all about how to sort out the basics of your books as a creative.  I’ll be covering several different industries — like copywriting and online educators — but today, it’s all eyes on […]