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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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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

Is your Bookkeeping Software Set Up Correctly?

Is your Bookkeeping Software Set Up Correctly?by: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 08/27/2026

As your business grows, your bookkeeping software should grow with it.

Cash FlowBookkeeping
Is your Bookkeeping Software Set Up Correctly?

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

Why You Need to Clean Up Your Chart of Accounts

Why You Need to Clean Up Your Chart of Accountsby: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 10/23/2025

Your chart of accounts is the foundation of your bookkeeping.

Small Business FinanceBookkeeping
Why You Need to Clean Up Your Chart of Accounts

Finding a Bookkeeper Who Truly Gets Your Business

Finding a Bookkeeper Who Truly Gets Your Businessby: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 01/24/2025

Not all bookkeepers are created equal, and finding the right one can make a world of difference for your business.

Business TipsBookkeeping
Finding a Bookkeeper Who Truly Gets Your Business
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