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Bookkeeping Basics

How to Separate Business and Personal Finances in 6 Easy Steps – Stress-free!

ByDesiree

Introduction Separate business and personal finances are crucial for any business, big or small. But when you are just getting…

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An image labeled personal with payday underneath it and business with invoice due underneath it. The caption says color-code your cash floe: keep biz and personal $$ apart!
Bookkeeping Basics

How to pay Yourself as a sole proprietor

ByDesiree

How to Pay Yourself as a Sole Proprietor Paying yourself as a sole proprietor seems simple, but how you pay…

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An image of a brown wallet labeled business and a pink wallet labeled personal. The caption says two wallets. One Rule. Don't mix business and life $$!
Bookkeeping Basics

The 7 Most Common Bookkeeping Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

ByDesiree

Introduction Nobody wants to make mistakes, but they happen. Bookkeeping mistakes can throw off your finances entirely. We have talked…

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An image of a tablet displaying bookkeeping software, a laptop displaying a spreadsheet, and a notebook with income and expense written on it to illustrate the different ways of DIY bookkeeping.
Bookkeeping Basics

22 Common DIY Bookkeeping Questions Business Owners Ask (and the Answers You Need!)

ByDesiree

Common Bookkeeping Questions Business Owners Have When DIYing the Bookkeeping

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Confused by Conflicting Tax Advice? Here’s Why That Happens
Bookkeeping Basics

Confused by Conflicting Tax Advice? Here’s Why That Happens

ByDesiree

In my last post, Think Tax Write-Offs Give You Money Back? Not Quite—Understanding the Difference Matters!, I mentioned that in…

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A funnel showing more money going in than coming out with text that says write-offs aren't refunds meaning money spent on business expenses does not equal the same amount saved or refunded.
Bookkeeping Basics

Think Tax Write-Offs Give You Money Back? Not Quite—Understanding the Difference Matters!

ByDesiree

Bookkeeping is all about tracking all of your income and expenses. You might hear that you can write-off business expenses…

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Bookkeeping Basics

What Is Considered a Small Business in the USA (And Why It Matters for Your Bookkeeping)

ByDesiree

What Is Considered a Small Business in the USA? According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), a small business…

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Bookkeeping & Accounting Glossary for Small Business Owners (No CPA Required)

ByDesiree

Bookkeeping doesn’t have to be scary. Whether you’re a creative freelancer, coach, online shop owner, or blogger—understanding the basic terms…

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Bookkeeping Basics

10 Easy Bookkeeping Tips Every Small Business Owner Should Know

ByDesiree

Discover 10 simple bookkeeping tips to help small business owners stay organized, save time, and keep better financial records.

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Bookkeeping Basics

A simple Daily Bookkeeping Routine for Your Small Business

ByDesiree

Daily Bookkeeping Routine for Small Business Owners Stay organized and avoid financial chaos with this 15–20 minute daily routine: 1….

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