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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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

Cash Flow Is Becoming a Bigger Focus Than Ever in 2026

Cash Flow Is Becoming a Bigger Focus Than Ever in 2026by: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 07/15/2026

With rising costs, economic uncertainty, and changing customer spending habits, cash flow is becoming a bigger focus than ever in 2026.

Business FinanceSmall Business Owner
Cash Flow Is Becoming a Bigger Focus Than Ever in 2026

A Simple Guide to Tax Planning for Solopreneurs and Small Businesses (after Tax Season is over)

A Simple Guide to Tax Planning for Solopreneurs and Small Businesses (after Tax Season is over)by: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 05/27/2026

One thing we hear often from business owners is that taxes feel stressful and unpredictable

Business FinanceTax Planning
A Simple Guide to Tax Planning for Solopreneurs and Small Businesses (after Tax Season is over)

What Percentages of Revenue Should You Allocate to Expenses, Taxes, and Profit

What Percentages of Revenue Should You Allocate to Expenses, Taxes, and Profitby: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 05/13/2026

One of the biggest challenges we see with business owners is not knowing where their money should be

Small Business OwnerBusiness Finance
What Percentages of Revenue Should You Allocate to Expenses, Taxes, and Profit

How messy bookkeeping can affect your taxes

How messy bookkeeping can affect your taxesby: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 04/16/2026

We often hear from business owners who only realize their books are messy when tax time comes around.

Business FinanceFinancial Clarity
How messy bookkeeping can affect your taxes

Avoid these Bookkeeping Mistakes (they cost big in clean-up fees)

Avoid these Bookkeeping Mistakes (they cost big in clean-up fees)by: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 10/01/2025

Bookkeeping isn’t always the most exciting part of running a business.

Bookkeeping TipsBusiness Finance
Avoid these Bookkeeping Mistakes (they cost big in clean-up fees)
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