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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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

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

Costly Payroll Mistakes Small Business Owners Often Make

Costly Payroll Mistakes Small Business Owners Often Makeby: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 06/17/2026

Payroll mistakes can become expensive quickly for small businesses.

Small Business Owner
Costly Payroll Mistakes Small Business Owners Often Make

Common Budgeting Mistakes Business Owners Make

Common Budgeting Mistakes Business Owners Makeby: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 05/20/2026

Business budgeting is just as important as personal budgeting

Bookkeeping TipsSmall Business Owner
Common Budgeting Mistakes Business Owners Make

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

4 Ways to Reduce Your Taxes Before You File

4 Ways to Reduce Your Taxes Before You Fileby: Abbey Garcia, CMA, CEPAPublished on: 03/18/2026

If you are feeling the pressure of tax season, you are not alone.

Small Business OwnerBookkeeping Services
4 Ways to Reduce Your Taxes Before You File
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