What’s the Difference Between Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Accounting Support?
If you have ever searched for help with your business finances, you have probably seen the words bookkeeping, accounting, and accounting support used almost interchangeably. They are related, but they are not the same thing. Understanding the difference can help … Continue reading →
Monthly Bookkeeping Checklist for Small Business Owners
“I’ll deal with this later,” is a pretty common way small business owners approach bookkeeping. It’s daunting. So I made you a checklist you can use to help you get started and cover the basics without burning yourself out. What … Continue reading →
Behind on Bookkeeping? Here’s What to Do Next
If you’ve opened QuickBooks recently and immediately closed it because it felt like too much, I get it. Most business owners I work with in Bellevue didn’t start their business because they love bookkeeping. But this is the part that … Continue reading →
QuickBooks AI Features: What to Know Before You Turn Them On
QuickBooks AI features are built into QuickBooks Online to help automate tasks like categorizing transactions, sending invoices, and answering questions about your business finances. These tools, powered by Intuit Intelligence and Intuit Assist, can save time and improve visibility, but … Continue reading →
Washington PFML Compliance Changes: What Small Businesses Should Do Now
What is Washington PFML compliance? In a recent post, I explained the upcoming changes to Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) job protection rules that take effect in 2026. Those changes expand job protection to more employers, including many … Continue reading →
Washington Family Leave (PFML) & Job Protection Changes: What You Need to Know
If you run a small business in Bellevue or anywhere on the Eastside, get ready for a significant change coming in 2026. Starting January 1st, Washington State is expanding the job protection rules under Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML), and for the first time, these rules are going to hit a lot of smaller employers.
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Using Third-Party Payment Systems with QuickBooks Online: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
If you run a small business in the Bellevue area, there’s a good chance you’re using one or more third-party payment systems like Square, Stripe, or PayPal—and that they connect to QuickBooks Online. Those integrations are helpful, but they don’t … Continue reading →
Donating Goods vs. Cash: How Bellevue Small Businesses Can Make a Bigger Impact in 2025
If you’re running a small business in Bellevue, chances are you give back in one way or another—maybe it’s food drives, clothing donations, or a percentage of your profits during the holidays. And over the past year, with food prices … Continue reading →
Solo Business? Here’s How You Can Still Benefit from 2025 HSA and FSA Updates
HSA and FSA 2025 updates have been announced. If you’re self-employed or running a small business in Bellevue, you know how important it is to make every dollar count. Between rising healthcare costs and unpredictable expenses, anything that helps you … Continue reading →
Washington’s New Service Tax: What Small Businesses Should Know
Washington’s service tax applies to all companies doing business in the state. What’s new is that starting October 1, 2025, the state will tax some advertising services as retail sales. The new law, ESSB 5814, means that if you sell … Continue reading →