Just like in the rest of life, things do not always go according to plan. Keeping a business cash reserve will enable you to weather any unexpected storms that come your way. This QuickBooks blog explains what a cash reserve fund is and its value.

Finishing out the year, selling products and services, and trying to attend all those school Christmas concerts, can leave the small business owner wondering which end is up! I love this QuickBooks article on Mental Health Tips for Small Business Owners! Be intentional this year with your time and resources.

Start your business off on the right foot! This excellent QuickBooks blog is a great road map to begin your journey!

"There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to efficient bookkeeping, but there are universal standards. The following four bookkeeping practices can help you stay on top of your business finances."

-QuickBooks Blog

Managing employee payroll is an essential part of running your business, and it need not be intimidating! This step-by-step guide will set you up beautifully for the task!

If you own a business, owner's equity is your right to its assets minus any liabilities. This QuickBooks blog outlines the definition, how to calculate and examples. It is a must read for any business owner!

Understanding your operating costs is essential to your business! Do you know your business's day to day operating costs?

If you’re a small business owner who would prefer to monitor your company’s cash flow rather than outsource, there are financial accounting equations that you should be familiar with. This QuickBooks blog is a great resource for you!

Income statement reports show financial performance based on revenues, expenses, and net income. Used correctly, the income statement is a valuable tool. This article from QuickBooks Blog outlines everything you need to know about income statements.

Cash flow is the movement of money in and out of your bank account. This QuickBooks blog for small business owners shares 4 tips for cash flow management.

Balance sheets are an important financial statement that summarizes a business’s financial situation. Balance sheets are used to evaluate a company’s performance and ability to meet its financial obligation.

What are the top five bookkeeping tips an entrepreneur should know? This article from Entrepreneur shares the good habits that can help stave off costly errors when it comes to recordkeeping.

Jackpot! This blog by QuickBooks is a fantastic resource guide to small business tax deductions. It will show you:

Which deductions are available

Important changes from last year

How to identify potential ways to save money on this year’s tax bill

and more...

Bookkeeping plays an essential part in your business operations, but how much do you know about the profession that makes mathematical magic? This article explores what bookkeepers do and why it is necessary!

Small business owners - take the intimidation out of tax time with this EXCELLENT resource with 30 important tax forms, terms and dates you should know! Read through the entire article or simply jump ahead to the forms that fit your business.

Payroll expenses can often be confusing. This QuickBooks blog contains a great guide laying out each component you need to know.

Nearly 70% of experienced business owners recommend writing a business plan before starting a business plan, yet more than 10% of prospective business owners said they do not intend to write a business plan. Another 10% aren’t sure if they need a plan. This blog post from QuickBooks outlines the 10 steps to writing a business and provides you with a FREE template. Check it out!

Operating expenses versus overhead expenses - do you know the difference? When conducting business, these are the two main types of expenses that small business owners need to track to understand pricing, budgeting, reporting, and profitability. This article from QuickBooks is a valuable resource for understanding how to calculate and track your overhead costs.

It can be frustrating having to follow up on unpaid invoices. This guide will help you follow up on late payments, and includes payment reminder letter templates to help you write professional, friendly payment reminders.

When you get busy, you can quickly lose track of your expenses. How can you track your expenses and create a system to manage expenses that doesn’t eat up too much time?