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Running a business is a lot like driving a car—you can get from point A to point B with a foggy windshield, but you’ll miss the warning signs, detours, and maybe even a stop sign or two. That’s exactly what happens when your business sticks with cash-basis accounting. It shows you something, but...

Remember that feeling of walking into school after summer break? Fresh notebooks, sharpened pencils, and maybe a little dread about the homework waiting ahead. Your business is in the same spot right now. After a season of long weekends, vacations, and maybe a few “we’ll deal with it in September...

Picture this: It’s a Friday afternoon. Payroll has just run, your employees are happy, and you’re looking forward to a weekend that doesn’t involve spreadsheets, emails, or mysterious phone calls from the bank. Then, somewhere between your second cup of coffee and a blissfully quiet inbox, a...

It’s 10:47 p.m. on a Thursday. You’re sitting at your desk surrounded by a leaning tower of receipts that could qualify as modern art, your accounting software is flashing more red flags than a toxic ex, and your phone just pinged with a reminder: Payroll is due tomorrow. You didn’t start your...

Once upon a time, the idea of using artificial intelligence in your small business accounting system sounded about as realistic as having a robot barista whip up your morning latte. Fast forward to today, and AI isn’t just here—it’s reconciling your bank feed, categorizing your transactions, and...

Applying for a small business loan without solid bookkeeping is like showing up to a job interview wearing your pajamas and forgetting your résumé. You might have potential, but lenders need more than vibes—they need numbers. Clean, reliable, well-organized numbers. Whether you’re an early...