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2026 Small Business Planning Guide: Economic Outlook, Finances, Processes and Workforce Strategies
New years goals are important for small businesses, allowing owners to plan and direct their energy to their goals. As we all wind down and are looking to take stock of 2025, small business owners are also looking forward to seeing what the coming year will look like through small business planning. In a year marked by tariffs, high interest rates, and uncertain consumer sentiment; Small business owners are hoping for some relief and stability to help them better project what

Brendan
Dec 18, 20256 min read


Mastering Job Costing: How to Improve Estimates and Grow Your Service Business
If you run a service-based business, be it HVAC, plumbing, roofing, or an agency, you have felt like you underquoted a job before. You...

Brendan
Sep 24, 20252 min read


First Half of 2025 Outlook: Small Retailers Edition
Smaal retailers are dealing with the slowdown in consumer spending and belt tightening that is starting to appear in early 2025. The...

Brendan
Sep 17, 20251 min read


First Half of 2025 Outlook: Home Service Business Edition
Home services have been seeing an increase in demand in 2025, either from tariff fears of from consumers staying in their houses, but the...

Brendan
Sep 10, 20251 min read


First Half of 2025 Outlook: Restaurant Edition
The first half of 2025 has been a balancing act for small restaurant owners. Sales are steady, but higher costs, staffing shortages, and...

Brendan
Sep 3, 20251 min read


Cash vs. Accrual Accounting: Which Is Right for Your Business?
As a business owner, understanding your accounting method is important to ensure you accurately portray your business' finances as well...

Brendan
Aug 27, 20253 min read


How to Build and Review a Monthly Budget for Your Small Business
Business owners should regularly be looking at the numbers and budget their future activity. This is to offset any future surprises which...

Brendan
Aug 20, 20253 min read


How Business Credit Cards, Loans, and Equipment Financing Affect Small Business Bookkeeping
Debt not only brings a lot of paperwork, it also complicates your bookkeeping. For most not versed in the complexities, it ends up...

Brendan
Aug 13, 20253 min read


Why Every Small Business Should Do a Monthly Bank Reconciliation
Reconciling is more than a mental exercise, it's a way to ensure your accounts are good, and you're catching issues before they become...

Brendan
Aug 6, 20252 min read


How the Final One Big Beautiful Bill Act Impacts Small Business Taxes in 2025
The US Capital Building, where the finer points of HR1 were debated between the House and Senate up until July 3rd before being signed by...

Brendan
Jul 7, 20253 min read


How to Know When It's Time to Hire a CPA for Your Small Business Tax Needs
Certified Public Accountants are uniquely qualified to help small businesses and their owners are prepared and plan for taxes. Running a...

Brendan
Jun 25, 20252 min read


Cash Flow Forecasting: Why it's Essential for Small Businesses
Cash is king. Small businesses need to ensure that they are properly planning their cash uses to make sure they don't get stuck with no...

Brendan
Jun 18, 20252 min read


Tax Strategies for Small Business Owners to Save on Self-Employment Taxes
It's never too early to investigate tax strategies as a small business owner, especially relating to Self-Employment taxes. Running your...

Brendan
Jun 13, 20253 min read


How Modern Payroll Applications Help Small Businesses Save Time, Stay Compliant, and Simplify Operations
Introduction Payroll is one of the most time-consuming and error-prone responsibilities for small business owners. From collecting...

Brendan
Jun 4, 20252 min read


Choosing the Right Accounting Software for Your Small Business: Xero vs. QuickBooks vs. Wave
As a small business owner, managing your finances efficiently can make or break your operations. The right accounting software simplifies...

Brendan
May 28, 20253 min read


New Republican Tax Proposal: Key Changes for Small Businesses and Individuals
A new tax proposal from House Republicans could bring significant changes for both small businesses and individual taxpayers. The...

Brendan
May 14, 20252 min read


When is it Time to Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Small Business?
Small business financials & bookkeeping can become a mess if you don't have the time or experience. As a small business owner, you're...

Brendan
May 6, 20252 min read


Why Small Businesses Should Use a Dedicated Bank Account for Income and Expenses: How it helps Bookkeeping
Managing finances is a critical challenge for small business owners, and effective bookkeeping is the backbone of financial success. If...

Brendan
Mar 26, 20254 min read


How Quarterly Tax Payments Can Help You Lower Your Tax Bill and Avoid Penalties
As a taxpayer, you may be aware that when you don’t pay enough taxes throughout the year, you could face a large tax bill when filing...

Brendan
Mar 12, 20254 min read


LLC vs S-Corp: Which Business Structure Is Best for Tax Savings and Protection?
As a small business owner, choosing the right business structure for your company is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. The...

Brendan
Feb 18, 20256 min read
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