As the year draws to a close, many business owners begin to focus on their financial statements and potential tax liabilities. With just a month left, it’s a prime time to implement strategies that could save money and reduce tax burdens. Here, we’ll explore three straightforward tax-saving tips every business owner should consider before the…
As we enter budget season, it’s time to take a hard look at our expenses and find ways to increase profitability without raising prices. Let’s explore a four-step process that can help you identify and eliminate unnecessary costs from your business. Understanding the Importance of a Cost Audit Before we dive into the steps, let’s…
Are you considering a career change to bookkeeping? Perhaps you’re seeking to enhance your skill set in your current job or even start freelance bookkeeping on the side. Whatever your motivation, the transition can be both exciting and overwhelming. Here’s the first three steps you should take to help you make that shift smoothly. 1.…
Thinking about making a change in your career? Bookkeeping could be the perfect fit! Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent looking to boost your income or someone seeking a fresh start, here are three crucial insights to consider before diving into the world of bookkeeping. It’s Not About Math First and foremost, let’s clear up a…
In the world of interior design, staying ahead isn’t just about having a keen aesthetic eye. It’s also about leveraging the right tools to streamline operations and amplify your brand’s presence. Working with hundreds of business owners, I’ve helped them with not just their financial management but also their workflows, automations and tech tools that…
Are you thinking about making a career change? Maybe you want to do something fresh, something that gives you the freedom to work from home, and you’re wondering if bookkeeping might be the right fit for you. Here are three critical things I wish I had known before I started my journey into bookkeeping. These…
It’s a new year and time to focus on 2023 and beyond. It’s time to plan for something new, create new goals and reset your business for what’s to come. Now may be the time to automate your practice more. But maybe you have some fear and anxiety around doing that. Fear that implementing more…
The design-build process is gaining in popularity – that’s great news for you. But you won’t realize your profits if you don’t properly track your costs and revenue. Profitable design-build firms diligently allocate every single expense to every client/project. First, let’s review the key elements of “job costing;” then we’ll walk through a systematic approach…
As an interior designer, you prefer sketching conceptual renderings for your new clients or meeting the contractor to check a project’s progress – over reviewing your financial reports. However, to continue doing business, to grow your business, and to keep doing what you love – you must monitor your company’s financial performance. This performance is…
Creative thinkers like you can’t help it! You love that zone – the ideas are flowing, the images are popping, and the phrase, “let’s try this” is on repeat. Satisfaction feels new… every time you say, “That’s it – let’s go with these!” Because you’re taking such good care of your clients, your business is…
