If you’ve started looking for a bookkeeper, you’ve probably noticed one thing pretty quickly: the prices are ALL over the place. One company advertises bookkeeping for $200 per month. Another quotes $600. A third says they can’t give you a price until they review your books. So who’s right? The answer is: they all mightContinue reading “How Much Does Bookkeeping Cost in Reno?”
Category Archives: Financial Organization
LLC, S-Corp, or Sole Proprietor: How They Differ and When Each Makes Sense
If you’ve started a business (or are about to), you’ve probably heard the terms LLC, S-Corp, and sole proprietor thrown around. These aren’t just legal labels, they affect how you get paid, how you’re taxed, and how your bookkeeping should be set up from day one. Let’s break down what each one means, when eachContinue reading “LLC, S-Corp, or Sole Proprietor: How They Differ and When Each Makes Sense”
Separating Personal and Business Expenses: Does This Even Matter?
Yes it does. I see this one often when new clients come to me. Sometimes they only have one bank account and credit card that they use for both personal and business expenses. Other times, they have a business account but still mix in personal spending, such as adding authorized users for family members orContinue reading “Separating Personal and Business Expenses: Does This Even Matter?”
What Is Bookkeeping? A Practical Guide for Small Business Owners
Bookkeeping is one of those things many business owners know they need, but not everyone is clear on what it actually includes. Many people think bookkeeping is simply entering transactions into accounting software. While that’s certainly part of the job, professional bookkeeping goes much further. Reliable bookkeeping helps business owners organize their financial information, identifyContinue reading “What Is Bookkeeping? A Practical Guide for Small Business Owners”
What Is Barter, Really?
And Why It Needs to Be in Your Books Barter sounds old-fashioned, but it’s alive and well in the world of small business. Maybe you traded logo design for headshots. Or social media coaching for a free booth at an event. No cash changed hands, but real value did. Businesses often barter when cash isContinue reading “What Is Barter, Really?”
8 Tax Organizing Resolutions Every Small Business Should Make
Tax season can be stressful for small business owners, but staying organized throughout the year can make it much easier. By adopting smart tax habits now, you can avoid last-minute panic, reduce errors, and even uncover potential tax savings. Here are eight tax organizing resolutions every small business owner should make in 2025: Separate BusinessContinue reading “8 Tax Organizing Resolutions Every Small Business Should Make”