Many business owners find themselves looking for a Quickbooks alternative for the desktop program in 2025. Understandably, this kind of big switch makes many of us nervous. It can be hard to keep up with the ever-changing world of accounting, especially if you’re using QuickBooks Desktop. So what’s happening? QuickBooks Desktop has slowly been phased […]

There are a lot of great reasons to switch from QuickBooks to Xero Best of all, Xero offers a user-friendly interface designed to make financial management accessible without an accounting degree. Plus Xero allows accountants and bookkeepers able to complete those more difficult tasks. A Quick Note From Jamie Trull: Get the best deal on […]

As a small business owner, you may not know about the best business banking accounts available online (for free!) And it may be tempting to use your personal bank account for your business transactions because it seems easier to get started. However, maintaining a separate business checking account offers numerous business tools and advantages. Long […]

Are you the proud owner of an S Corporation? Are you wondering if you can hire your children without setting up a family management company? If you want the associated tax benefits, look no further! In this comprehensive blog post, we will delve into the specifics of hiring your family members in an S Corp. […]

You might think that Quickbooks Self Employed makes sense for your business. At the onset it looks good. I mean, it’s QuickBooks brand, and it’s the cheapest option. As a self-employed business owner, I know you want to take managing your finances from complex and time-consuming to simple and fast. But there are numerous tools […]

Relay just rolled out a tiered pricing model for 2025*—and if you bank on Relay (or you’re Profit First-curious and want multiple business bank accounts), you’ll want to know what changed, what didn’t, and how to choose the right tier without overpaying. I’ve used Relay for years because it makes cash management and envelope-style banking […]

The Best Business Budgeting Tool for Team Spending Control (BILL Spend & Expense Review) Feeling buried under receipts, reimbursements, and “who spent what?” surprises? You’re not alone. As your team grows—especially if you’re remote—old-school spreadsheets, manual reimbursements, and shared credit cards start to crack. Enter BILL Spend & Expense (formerly Divvy by BILL): a modern, […]

If your revenue looks great but your bank account doesn’t… your profit might be hiding in plain sight. In this guide, I’m breaking down the 5 most common places where small business owners quietly lose profit—and exactly how to fix each one so you can put more money back in your pocket. 💸 You’ll learn: […]

QuickBooks versus FreshBooks: which one is right for YOUR small business? If you’re a freelancer, coach, consultant, agency owner, or creative entrepreneur, you’ve probably heard both names. But while they’re both “accounting software,” they’re designed for very different users and workflows. Choose the wrong one and you’ll pay for features you don’t use (or miss […]

Hiring a remote employee or managing team members across state lines in 2025? This guide breaks down exactly what small business owners need before they hire remote workers—legally and financially. From multi-state registrations and payroll to remote onboarding, you’ll learn how to protect your business from fines, unexpected taxes, and HR headaches. You’ll learn: ✅ […]

Think Profit First has you covered? Not quite. If you’re still running your business from one account—or even if you’ve set up the classic Profit First buckets and feel like something’s still missing—this is the guide I wish I’d had years ago. I’m Jamie Trull, CPA & financial educator. I’m a huge fan of systems […]

Are you tired of trading hours for dollars in your service-based business? In this exclusive interview, I (Jamie Trull, CPA & financial educator) sit down with successful online course creator Amy Porterfield—online course royalty and creator of Digital Course Academy (DCA)—to answer the burning question: Can an online course really replace your 1:1 client work […]

Wondering if you need an accounting software like Quickbooks Online? Curious about Quickbooks alternatives? If you’re still managing your business finances with spreadsheets, guesswork, or a shoebox of receipts, You’re not alone 😬. But winging it with your money can cost you real time, real money, and real sleep. As a CPA and financial literacy […]

Need to know how to onboard a new employee? 🎉 Congratulations—this is a huge milestone for your business. But let’s be honest—onboarding tasks can also feel overwhelming. Between figuring out worker classification, filling out endless forms, and setting up payroll, you may be wondering: Am I doing this right? As a CPA and financial educator, […]