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?

5 Signs Your Bookkeeping Needs a Clean Up

5 Signs Your Bookkeeping Needs a Clean Upby: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 09/24/2026

Running a business gets busy, and bookkeeping can quickly fall behind.

Bookkeeping TipsBusiness Finances
5 Signs Your Bookkeeping Needs a Clean Up

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

How to Choose a Business Bank Account as a Solopreneur or Small Business Owner

How to Choose a Business Bank Account as a Solopreneur or Small Business Ownerby: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 01/28/2026

Choosing the right business bank account is an important step for solopreneurs and small business owners.

Small Business OwnersBusiness Finances
How to Choose a Business Bank Account as a Solopreneur or Small Business Owner

How much to set aside for taxes in your business

How much to set aside for taxes in your businessby: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 01/07/2026

One of the most common questions we hear from business owners is how much they should be setting aside for taxes.

Business Finances
How much to set aside for taxes in your business
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