Archive for August 2025

Is “Cheap” Really a Bargain? As a business owner, you’re always looking for ways to save. It’s natural. And when it comes to bookkeeping, many owners think, “Why pay more when I can do it myself—or hire someone cheap?” But here’s the truth: cheap bookkeeping usually costs you far more in the long run. Missed…

In today’s digital world, identity thieves don’t need a crowbar—they just need a password. The IRS, along with its Security Summit partners, recently reminded taxpayers and tax professionals that multi-factor authentication (MFA), Identity Protection PINs (IP PINs), and IRS Online Accounts are critical safeguards against tax-related identity theft. For small business owners, the stakes are…

💡 Why Bank Balances Don’t Tell the Whole Story It’s a common trap: you glance at your bank account, see a healthy balance, and assume your small business is thriving. But the truth? Your bank balance can be one of the most misleading indicators of success. Why? Because that money might already be spoken for—tax…

If you swing a hammer, lay pipe, or wire up a breaker box for a living, you know how to build things. But building a profitable, organized business? That takes more than tools and grit—it takes a solid handle on your accounting. For many in the trades, bookkeeping feels like the annoying part of the…