SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE · BOOKKEEPING TIPS · PORTLAND, OR
The Blue Water Blog
Practical financial tips and bookkeeping advice to help small business owners stay organized, prepared, and in control of their money.
Q4 Planning: What Does Your Business Need Next?
Q4 can sneak up quickly. I’ve helped business owners use their bookkeeping and financial reports to see what is working, what needs attention, and where to focus before year-end. You still have time to make meaningful changes before the year is over.
5 Signs Your Bookkeeping Needs a Cleanup
Running a business gets busy, and bookkeeping can quickly fall behind. We’ve helped business owners who thought their books were fine until we looked closer and found incorrect balances, uncategorized transactions, payment processor issues, and old invoices affecting their reports. Here are five signs your books may need a cleanup.
Mid-Year Financial Reset Checklist for Business Owners
Missing transactions, unreconciled accounts, and months of bookkeeping can quietly pile up. A mid-year review can help you determine whether your books are on track or whether it is time for a bookkeeping clean up. Use this checklist to see if your bookkeeping needs attention.
Is Your Bookkeeping Software Set Up Correctly?
As your business grows, your bookkeeping software should grow with it. I help clients who have been using the same setup for years, only to discover it is no longer supporting their business. The software itself is not usually the problem. It is how it has been set up and maintained over time.
How to Review Your Business Expenses Each Month
Running a business comes with a steady stream of expenses, and it is easy to pay them without taking a closer look. I often help clients who are surprised to discover they are spending more than expected in certain areas, or missing opportunities to reduce costs.
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