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 businesses that previously assumed the … Continue reading →
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.
Continue reading →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 →
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 →
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 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 →
Small business taxes have rules that change every year. If you own a café, salon, or restaurant in Bellevue, WA, you’ve probably been hearing about the IRS’s new tip rules. They went into effect back in January, and by now, … Continue reading →
Downtime doesn’t have to feel like wasted time. Whether you’re tackling finances, sprucing up your website, or simply giving yourself room to breathe, there’s no shortage of ways to stay productive.
Continue reading →Ready for a worry-free holiday? Check out our latest blog on holiday bookkeeping tips that ensure your small business runs smoothly while you recharge!
Continue reading →Struggling with bookkeeping in Bellevue? In our latest blog we tackle common challenges faced by local small business owners and offer suggestions and resources to keep your finances flawless. Perfect for any Bellevue entrepreneur!
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