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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The tax deadline is looming. How are you feeling? Stressed? Frustrated? Frantically trying to get your paperwork together so you can figure out how much you owe? I see you. And I get it — taxes are no fun, and it’s tempting to wait until the last minute. But procrastination hits hard when you’re trying […]

It’s the end of the quarter, y’all! That means it’s time to take care of some quarterly bookkeeping tasks — but don’t panic. “Quarterly bookkeeping” might sound boring and complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. It’s not complicated, but it is necessary. It’s best to check in with your books every month, but if […]

As an online business owner, you’re an expert in your niche, audience, and business. But what about your bookkeeping? … probably not so much.  If you’re not sure when you last looked at your books, if you’re even on track with your financials, or what your numbers are telling you about your business, you’re not […]