Although every aspect of overseeing a small business can be challenging, financial management is often uniquely complex. Even though a basic understanding of financial management may bring an entrepreneur through the first stages of business development, a...
Small Business Bookkeeping
How to Choose Your Small Business Bookkeeping Software
Small business management involves numerous intricate tasks, including monitoring your company’s finances. Despite its importance, bookkeeping can be overwhelming, particularly when handled manually. Thankfully, the rise of technology has introduced bookkeeping...
AI in Accounting: What’s Coming for Small Businesses
We know artificial intelligence is making strides in many industries, from content creation to software development. But what is the status of AI in accounting and bookkeeping? Well, it turns out it’s not much further removed from where AI leads many other arenas....
Introduction to Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
Picture a future where the tax system works for you, not against you. Doesn't seem too far-fetched? Welcome to the reality of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. As a pivotal landmark in American financial legislation, this Act promises to...
How to Create an Efficient Profit and Loss Statement
Hopefully, your business made a profit last year. After all, that’s the primary purpose of most companies - to turn profits and generate earnings for owners and shareholders. But how do you know how much of a profit your business made in the past 12 months? Or in the...
Why General Ledgers Matter to Businesses
Small businesses often begin as passion projects. You start doing something you love and then discover a market for your products or services. You may begin selling those products or services, recognize that you need to purchase more supplies, and hire a part-time...
GAAP: A Comprehensive Guide
If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur, you’ve probably heard of GAAP, the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This set of accounting principles provides standard rules and methods for businesses to collect and report financial information. In...
Comparing Accounting Methods For Small Businesses
If you’re like most small business owners, you probably haven’t put much thought into accounting methods. You may or may not even be aware that you have options when deciding how to do your accounting and that your choices will impact how you produce your financial...
21 Expenses Related to Running a Small Business
Making sales and bringing in money is among the most enjoyable parts of running a small business. Revenue is a proof of concept for your business idea. It shows that people are interested enough to pay you for what you’re selling! But running a sustainable small...
What Is a Chart of Accounts, And Why Does it Matter?
Running a business is no easy feat. You must juggle the demands of your customers along with keeping your records in check. Although most business owners don’t enjoy diving into spreadsheets and number crunching, keeping track of all the money that goes in and out is...
Can Good Bookkeeping Help You Manage Debt?
Maintaining accurate financial records is crucial to the smooth operation of any small business. Bookkeeping entails maintaining precise and accurate records of all assets, liabilities, income, and expenditures through a solid chart of accounts. However, many small...
Will Your Tax Bracket Change in 2023?
Due to record-high inflation rates, Americans have watched prices soar over the past two years. Unfortunately, these same increases haven’t come in the form of raises or other income increases, which has left many people in severe financial hardship. Although many of...