The Lucenti blog

The money side of your business, in plain English.

No jargon, no listicles, and nothing written to fill a content calendar. These are the answers we end up giving on calls — about closing the month, reading your own numbers, and the handful of mistakes that quietly cost owners the most.

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Q4 Planning: What Does Your Business Need Next?

Q4 Planning: What Does Your Business Need Next?by: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 10/01/2026

Q4 can sneak up quickly. We’ve helped business owners use their bookkeeping and financial reports to see what is working, what needs attention, and where to focus before year end.

Business FinancesBookkeeping Tips
Q4 Planning: What Does Your Business Need Next?

What to Buy (and Not Buy) for Your Business Before Year End

What to Buy (and Not Buy) for Your Business Before Year Endby: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 09/17/2026

As year end gets closer, we often hear business owners ask whether they should make purchases before December 31 to get the tax deduction.

BookkeepingBusiness Finances
What to Buy (and Not Buy) for Your Business Before Year End

How to Review your Business Expenses Each Month

How to Review your Business Expenses Each Monthby: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 08/20/2026

Running a business comes with a steady stream of expenses, and it is easy to pay them without taking a closer look.

BookkeepingBusiness Finances
How to Review your Business Expenses Each Month

Mid-Year Financial Reset Checklist for Business Owners

Mid-Year Financial Reset Checklist for Business Ownersby: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 08/13/2026

We are halfway through the year, making this the perfect time for a financial reset.

Business FinanceBookkeeping
Mid-Year Financial Reset Checklist for Business Owners

Preparing Your Business Finances Before Vacation

Preparing Your Business Finances Before Vacationby: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 07/29/2026

Taking a vacation as a business owner can be difficult when you're worried about what might happen while you're away.

Small Business OwnerCash Flow
Preparing Your Business Finances Before Vacation

The Pricing Mistakes That Keep Small Businesses Stuck

The Pricing Mistakes That Keep Small Businesses Stuckby: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 06/24/2026

One of the biggest things we see behind the scenes is businesses making sales but still struggling with profit.

Small Business
The Pricing Mistakes That Keep Small Businesses Stuck
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