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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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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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Cash Flow for Small Businesses

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Cash flow is exactly what it sounds like: the amount of money flowing in and out of your business at any given point in time. Companies that don’t pay attention to this are more likely to struggle when something unexpected happens.

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Bookkeeping Monthly Reports

Which Bookkeeping Reports Should You Review Monthly (and what they tell you)

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You must regularly review and understand your bookkeeping reports. It empowers you to make critical business decisions with confidence. These are the basic reports to review monthly to keep your business moving forward.

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Track business expenses and organize receipts

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If you are like most business owners, you probably don’t enjoy the effort required to track business expenses and organize receipts.

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Tax Prep for Small Business

Tax Prep for Small Business

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Tax prep for small business doesn’t have to be painful, especially if you’ve taken steps throughout the year to keep your paperwork in order.

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Choose the Right Business Structure: Sole Proprietor, LLC, or S Corp

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Learn the important considerations for how to choose the right business structure to protect yourself and optimize tax benefits

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Financial Considerations and Implications of Hiring Employees Versus Contractors

Financial Considerations When Hiring Employees Versus Contractors

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Employees versus contractors – what’s the difference and which is right for me? The choice can impact budget, project timelines & legal risk.

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