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Bookkeeping in March - what's important to do?

What’s Important About Bookkeeping in March

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Let’s explore the 5 important tasks that small business owners should do if they want to stay on top of their bookkeeping in March.

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What Small Business Should Know Before Hiring a Bookkeeper

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Are you tired of juggling finances for your small business? Find out why you should consider hiring a bookkeeper to help with accounting, payroll, and other financial tasks.

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Can You Deduct Client Gifts

Can Your Business Deduct Client Gifts?

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The answer to whether you can deduct client gifts is that it depends. You can deduct client gifts, but there are limitations to the type and value of gifts that you can deduct. 

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What Is a Virtual Bookkeeper?

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A virtual bookkeeper is just like any other bookkeeper AND an independent contractor who can work from anywhere. Let’s take a look at some advantages of virtual bookkeeping.

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Understanding the Cost of Bookkeeping for Small Business

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Small businesses have many options for bookkeeping, internal and external, this article explains these options and the cost of bookkeeping.

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Action Steps for Third Quarter Bookkeeping

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Third-quarter bookkeeping is about investing time to set yourself up for future success. By looking ahead one full quarter (or more), you’re better able to plan and implement things that will positively impact your business. Here are the tasks you should be doing in 3rd Quarter.

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QuickBooks Versus Excel for Small Business Bookkeeping

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Excel seems like a low-cost, easy way to track expenses, however, there are substantial differences between Excel and QuickBooks to consider.

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Smiling senior female florist managing her small business finances on a laptop in her cozy floral shop, surrounded by diverse flowers and decor, illustrating practical small business bookkeeping in action.

Setting Up Small Business Bookkeeping

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Setting up your business bookkeeping incorrectly can translate to major financial headaches. Get started right with a few simple actions…

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What’s Important About the End of 2nd Quarter?

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2nd quarter is when you evaluate and adjust what areas in your business need to change before the end of the year. Begin by reviewing 1st…

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Bookkeeping vs. Accounting

Bookkeeping vs. Accounting: What Bellevue Small Business Owners Need to Know

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Bookkeeping and accounting often get used interchangeably, but they’re different functions that serve different purposes for your business. You should know the difference.

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