Raising your rates…let’s talk about it.  I know that many business owners (myself included sometimes) don’t really want to talk about money. Especially when it comes to asking clients for MORE money. Yeeesh. Money in our culture is kind of a taboo topic. You’re not supposed to share what you make with your coworkers at […]

Most business owners dread doing big financial reviews. And I totally get it — when you’ve got such big numbers stacked in front of you, it can all feel a little…overwhelming, to say the least.  (Real talk — you may be lying awake at night DREADING it. No shame in that!)  That’s exactly why it’s so […]

Who wants to be audited by the Internal Revenue Service? No one. It’s a tedious and stressful process that we’d all rather avoid. So what’s the secret? Well, there’s no foolproof way to avoid a tax audit, but you can reduce your risks by being selective about which business expenses you write off on your […]

Let’s have a little heart-to-heart for a minute. How are you feeling about the financial side of your business? Maybe things are going great — you’re exceeding your profit goals, staying on track with your expenses, and feeling excited about your bank statement numbers.  But what if that’s not where you are right now? What […]

I know exactly where you are, my friend. You’ve worked hard to grow your business. Things are clicking along, and it’s time to hire a new team member to help you keep up with all the work clients keep throwing your way. What’s the next step? Well, first off, take a minute to congratulate yourself! […]

Do you use Dubsado in your business? It’s one of the tools I recommend most for small business owners! Even though it’s technically a customer relationship management (CRM) tool, Dubsado actually has lots of features that make bookkeeping easier. My team and I use Dubsado all the time, and many of our clients do as […]

We’re hearing a lot about fair wages nowadays, but this issue isn’t just about Amazon and other big corporations. It affects small business owners too — and maybe not in the way you think. In fact, many of us small business owners do a great job paying our employees and contractors fairly because we want […]

Running a business costs money — it’s just a fact. But all the money you spend on your business affects your profit. Remember, Profit = Revenue – Expenses. If you can trim those costs, you can keep more of your hard-earned income.  But how do you know which expenses you can cut safely? You don’t […]

How is a bookkeeper different from an accountant? Which one should you hire to help with your business? Or do you need both? I’ve touched on the differences between bookkeepers and CPAs before, but now it’s time for a deep dive into what each professional can do for your business. A bookkeeper and an accountant […]