Inventory and cash flow are two areas that small businesses often struggle to manage. Dan Ostrander, owner of B&D Rollers, understands just how that can begin to derail a business, especially during a period of rapid growth. After reaching out to us, we helped B&D Rollers clear up their
Did you know? We offer 3 types of support for Quickbooks
We all know how frustrating it is when you are trying to get a task done and something is just not making sense. You search online for answers, but it isn’t quite what you need. You even try calling your mother for help! We’ve been there ourselves - and we want to help you through it. Growth is
Don’t Just Fudge It, Create a Budget!
A budget is one of the most important keys to business success. However, only about half of small businesses create a documented budget, according to a 2021 Clutch survey. As Dave Ramsey says, “A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went." Creating a budget
Why Do We Need to Send 1099s?
It is the beginning of the year, right? Have you committed to a New Year’s resolution? Maybe you're going to eat healthier, work out more, procrastinate less, or adjust your work-life balance. We cannot help you with every one of those things, but you can read our latest blog post on rethinking
Don’t drown! Know your numbers and save your business
Don't ever let your business get ahead of the financial side of your business. Accounting, accounting, accounting. Know your numbers." Businessman Tilman Fertitta reminds us that it might not matter how great a product or service you offer. If you don't keep on top of your financials and "know your
Profit & Loss Statement: How do you Measure Up?
As a small business owner, how do you measure up in terms of revenue, expenses, and net income? Are you able to quickly answer these questions: How much did you earn in sales last week? What is the monthly cost of running your business? What is your net income (or loss) so far this
Owner’s Equity Time Lapse
In previous posts, we brought the balance sheet into focus and then adjusted our aperture to focus on three important balance sheet analyses. Now we'll take a closer look at one of the main sections of the balance sheet - Owner's Equity. Think of owner's equity in terms of a time-lapse. A
Adjust Your Aperture: 3 Balance Sheet Analyses to Focus On
When we discussed the basics of a balance sheet, we likened it to a snapshot of a company's financial position: what a company owns and owes at a particular point in time. The most important element of a good photo is the ability of the photograph to communicate with the viewer. It should be able