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What Contractors Should Look at Instead of Their Bank Balance
After realizing that your bank balance doesn’t tell the full story, the next logical question is simple: If not the bank balance, then what? For contractors, knowing the right numbers to look at is the difference between constantly reacting and actually feeling in control of the business. Why the bank balance feels comforting (but isn’t helpful) The bank balance is easy. It’s visible, familiar, and updated in real time. The problem is that it mixes together: Money you’ve earn
3 days ago2 min read


The #1 Reason Profitable Contractors Still Feel Broke
“I’m busy. The jobs are there. Money’s coming in… so why does it still feel like I’m barely staying afloat?” This is one of the most common things contractors say—and it’s usually not because the business is failing. It’s because the bank balance is being mistaken for the full financial picture . Being busy doesn’t always mean being financially stable When you’re working nonstop, it feels like things should be fine. But cash flow doesn’t move in straight lines—especially in
Jan 71 min read


7 Holiday Bookkeeping Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands (And How to Fix Them Before Year-End)
The holidays are here, and while your sales might be booming, your bookkeeping could be heading for disaster. Between Black Friday rushes, seasonal staff, and year-end deadlines, December is when small businesses make their most expensive financial mistakes. The good news? You still have time to fix them before January 31st rolls around and tax season hits full force. Here are the seven bookkeeping mistakes that show up every December: and exactly how to fix them before they
Dec 12, 20254 min read


The 6 Steps in the Accounting Cycle Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know (Before Tax Season Hits)
Tax season doesn't have to be the nightmare that keeps you up at 3 AM surrounded by receipts and spreadsheets. The secret? Following a simple accounting cycle throughout the year instead of scrambling at the last minute. Think of the accounting cycle as your business's financial GPS: it keeps you on track, shows you exactly where your money is going, and gets you to your destination (aka tax season) without getting lost in a pile of paperwork. Here are the 6 steps that'll tra
Oct 21, 20255 min read
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