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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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This post is sponsored by Tax1099. All opinions expressed are my own.   Wondering how to file a 1099 without it feeling so hard? Filing 1099s can feel like a daunting task for small business owners. Between understanding the requirements, tracking down contractor information, and ensuring IRS compliance, the process often ends up being time-consuming and […]

Taxes

How To File a 1099: The Easiest and FASTEST Way In 2025

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We’ve got the Profit and Loss Statement Template Self Employed business owners find easy to use and implement. After years of speaking with small business owners, we know that managing your finances as a self-employed entrepreneur can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve been procrastinating. But with the right tools, you can get everything organized in […]

Accounting Software

Profit and Loss Statement Template: Self-Employed? Let’s Go!

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If you’re contemplating S Corporation salary vs distribution and asking yourself, “Did I pay myself properly this year?”, you’re not alone. Many business owners struggle with this, especially S Corp owners who need to balance tax efficiency with IRS regulations. In this guide, we’ll dive into how to pay yourself properly, the concept of reasonable […]

S Corp

S Corporation Salary vs Distribution: How To Pay Yourself

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Choosing the best third-party payroll providers for your business is one of the most critical aspects of running a business. electing the right software and payroll company can make all the difference to make running payroll consistent. In this post, I’m breaking down four popular payroll providers—Gusto, Roll by ADP, Run by ADP, and OnPay—to […]

Payroll

Third-Party Payroll Providers For 2025: A CPA’s Guide

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Finance Softwares For Your Business in 2025? Use these three essential finance softwares in 2025 to streamline your financial management and level up your business! As the new year approaches, it’s time to evaluate the financial software you’re using in your small business. Are your current systems helping you stay organized, efficient, and profitable? If […]

Accounting Software

Finance Softwares: 3 Types Your Business Needs In 2025

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What bookkeeping software For small business owners makes the best alternative to Quickbooks Online? If you don’t want to use QuickBooks for your accounting software, how do you know which financial tool has the right options for you? In this post, I’m sharing five of my favorite QuickBooks alternatives, each of which offers a unique […]

Accounting Software

Bookkeeping Software For Small Business: 2 QBO Alternatives

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What are the best accounting systems for small businesses? As a business owner, do you know what you need to have in place for your finances to work as a smooth operating machine in the new year? As we head into 2025, every business owner needs a simple, strategic financial plan. If you’re ready to […]

Organizing Business Finances

Best Accounting Systems For Small Businesses: Our Top 3!

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Finding jobs your child can perform in your business serves multiple purposes for your family – and your pocketbook. Running a business while managing family life—especially during summer—can be challenging. Hiring your kids isn’t just a way to keep them occupied; it’s also a fantastic way to teach financial literacy, help them build real-world skills, […]

Hire My Kids

6 Jobs Your Child Can Perform In Your Business

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If you’ve noticed missing bank or credit card transactions in your QuickBooks Online feed, don’t worry—it’s a common issue with an easy fix. In this guide, I’ll walk you through a simple step-by-step process to find and import those missing transactions. Whether it’s just one or two transactions or an entire month of data, here’s […]

Quickbooks Online

Missing Transactions in Quickbooks? Here’s How To Fix It!

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Managing taxes as a small business owner or self-employed individual can feel like a full-time job. One crucial element of this is understanding quarterly tax payments—when they’re due, who must pay them, and how to avoid penalties. If you’re tired of being caught off guard by tax deadlines, this blog will walk you through Jamie […]

Taxes

Quarterly Estimated Taxes: What Business Owners Need To Know

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