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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Quarterly Estimated Taxes: What Business Owners Need To Know

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Understanding how to estimate business taxes as a small business owner can be overwhelming, especially when unexpected tax bills hit at the worst time. Jamie Trull, CPA and financial coach, simplify tax estimation with a straightforward method using your previous year’s tax return. In this blog, we’ll walk through Jamie’s strategy for calculating taxes, planning […]

Taxes

How to Estimate Business Taxes as a Small Business Owner

A frustrated young woman with blonde hair, wearing a beige blazer and white shirt, holding a smartphone to illustrate the importance to make estimated tax payments. And gesturing in confusion while sitting in a modern office, possibly because she did not make quarterly payments like Jamie Trull recommends! The text overlay reads 'How to Avoid Tax Time Surprises' with a website link to JamieTrull.com.

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As the year comes to a close, the window of opportunity for last minute tax deductions closes as well. If you’re a small business owner, you might be wondering how to minimize the amount you’ll owe Uncle Sam. The good news? There’s still time to make smart financial moves and take advantage of last-minute tax […]

Taxes

Don’t Miss Out on These Last-Minute Tax Deductions for 2024

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If you are you scrambling to meet the upcoming tax deadline, we’ve got the small business tax tips you need to ease your anxiety! Whether you’re a business owner, solopreneur, or side hustler, organizing your finances at the last minute can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, with the right tools and tips, you can streamline the process, […]

Taxes

Small Business Tax Tips: Essential Deductions To Maximize

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In this post, we explore 3 top cloud based accounting software options for your small business to help you decide if you need to switch in 2025. Running Your Small Business Just Got Easier If your desk looks like a paper bomb exploded and tax season feels like a ticking time bomb, it might be […]

Accounting Software

Top 3 Cloud Based Accounting Software in 2025: Our Picks

Using a cloud based accounting software for your small business can help you look more professional while keeping your cash flow organized. A woman with long hair looks at financial statements on a desk.

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As a business owner, reviewing your financial results regularly is essential to making informed decisions. Whether you’re closing out the prior year, managing operations on a quarterly basis, or simply planning for the future, analyzing your profit and loss statement (P&L) provides crucial insights. Let’s dive into how you can review your business financials effectively […]

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How to Read a Profit Loss Statement: A Simple Guide

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Managing your business finances often means seeking smart strategies to minimize tax burdens. One intriguing question that some business owners ask is whether adding their children as part owners in the business can reduce their tax obligations. In this post, we’ll walk through Jamie Trull’s expert insights on this strategy, break down how it works, […]

Hire My Kids

Kiddie Tax: Can Adding Your Kids as Co-Owners Save Taxes?

Child's unearned income and tax saving strategies for family businesses leveraging a child’s taxable income.

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