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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 […]

Banking

The Best Business Banking Accounts To Boost Your Business

Find out why you need to have a business checking account for your business - even your side hustle!

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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. […]

S Corp

How to Set Up a Family Management Company To Hire Your Kids

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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 […]

Accounting Software

Quickbooks Self Employed Review: What I Recommend Instead!

Quickbooks Self Employed Review: And what I recommend instead!

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If you’re a self-employed business owner, freelancer, or solopreneur, managing your finances efficiently is critical to your success, which is why we are chatting about Freshbooks vs Quickbooks. While QuickBooks has long been a dominant player in the bookkeeping software space, FreshBooks has emerged as a powerful alternative that is simpler, more affordable, and built […]

Accounting Software

Freshbooks vs Quickbooks: Why Switching to FreshBooks Is Ideal for Self-Employed Individuals

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If you are you struggling to break down your business finances in a way that actually helps you make smart decisions, Xero accounting software may have your solution. You’re not alone—and with QuickBooks discontinuing their tag functionality, many small business owners are looking for a software to fit their needs. If you’ve been frustrated with […]

Accounting Software

XERO Accounting Software: An Alternative For QuickBooks Tags

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Understanding your relationship with money is crucial, especially for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Our unique mindset, habits, and attitudes toward finances can impact both personal and business decisions. In this blog, we’ll dive into eight distinct money personality archetypes to help you uncover your strengths, challenges, and how they might show up in your […]

Organizing Business Finances

Money Personality Quiz: Discover Your Financial Strengths

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If you’ve ever tried to change your money habits but found yourself slipping back into old behaviors, you’re not alone. As Jamie Trull, CPA and profit strategist, explains, the process of altering financial behaviors isn’t just about willpower or the right tools—it’s about a combination of mindset, motivation, and methods. In this post, we explore […]

Organizing Business Finances

How to Change Money Habits: Strategies That Grow With You

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Traveling for free sounds like a dream, but it’s possible if you know the best business credit card travel options! The key is using business credit cards strategically. Jamie Trull recently sat down with Joy and Mayra from Savvy Travel Mamas to discuss exactly how small businesses and entrepreneurs can leverage their business expenses for […]

Organizing Business Finances

The Best Business Credit Card Travel Options for Savvy Entrepreneurs

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When you’re a business owner or entrepreneur, traveling is often part of the job, BUT: What travel expenses are tax deductible for self employed businesses? And did you know that you could turn those business trips into tax-deductible adventures? Understanding how to write off your business travel expenses is a valuable strategy that can help […]

Organizing Business Finances

What Travel Expenses Are Tax Deductible For Self Employed?

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This post is sponsored by RUN Powered by ADP® Platform. All opinions expressed are my own. You might think that having to manage business finances feels overwhelming. But what if I told you that you only need one hour a week to keep your books in order, track your cash flow, and ensure your business […]

Organizing Business Finances

How to Manage Business Finances in Just One Hour a Week

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This post is sponsored by RUN Powered by ADP® Platform. All opinions expressed are my own. Offering retirement benefits might seem like something only big corporations can afford. But what if I told you it’s more accessible and affordable than you think? As a small business owner, setting up a retirement plan for your employees […]

Payroll

The Easiest Retirement Plan for Small Business Employees

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As a small business owner or self-employed individual, small business tax deductions can keep tax season from bringing unpleasant surprises—like a bigger tax bill than expected. But the good news? With proactive planning and smart tax strategies, you can significantly reduce your tax burden and keep more of your hard-earned money. This guide will walk […]

Taxes

Small Business Tax Deductions: Smart Tax Strategies

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Did you know that as a small business owner, you can hire family members to maximize profit and reduce tax liability? One underutilized strategy is hiring family members, including your kids or parents, to shift income into lower tax brackets. This approach not only saves on taxes but also helps you build financial literacy within […]

Hire My Kids

Essential Guide to Hire Family Members: Learn the Benefits

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