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Practical financial education for owners responsible for running the business.
Three years of articles on bookkeeping, payroll, taxes, cash flow, and financial reporting — browse the latest below or jump into a topic from the Insights menu.
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A Guide to Basic Bookkeeping for Small Businesses
At its core, basic bookkeeping is simply the process of recording and organizing all the money that moves in and out of…
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Chart of Accounts Accounting Definition A Guide for Service Businesses
If you want a simple chart of accounts accounting definition, here it is: the COA is a complete list of every single…
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Understanding Net Cash Flows for Your Service Business
Let’s get straight to it: net cash flows are the bottom line of your business’s cash game over a certain period, whether…
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A Complete Guide to the Invoice to Pay Process
The invoice to pay process is the entire journey a vendor bill takes inside your company, from the moment it lands on…
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A Guide to Accounts Receivable Management Services
Think of your unpaid invoices as a reservoir of cash just waiting to flow into your business. Accounts receivable management services are…
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Double entry bookkeeping in accounting: A Clear Beginner’s Guide
At its heart, double-entry bookkeeping is the simple idea that every single financial transaction has an equal and opposite effect in at…
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Bookkeeping Cleanup Services A Guide to Restoring Financial Order
A bookkeeping cleanup is a one-time project designed to get your business’s historical financial records corrected, reconciled, and properly organized. Think of…
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A Guide to Internal Controls for Small Business
Internal controls are the unsung heroes of a healthy business. Think of them as the policies and procedures you set up to…
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A Guide to Setting Up QuickBooks Online for Service Businesses
Getting your QuickBooks Online account set up involves a lot more than just plugging in your company name and calling it a…
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How to Generate 1099 for Contractors: The Complete Guide
When tax season rolls around, generating 1099s for your contractors can feel like a daunting task. It’s not just about filling out…
