Bookkeepers and CPAs: Why You Need Both
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Learn why your business thrives best with both a bookkeeper and a CPA or Enrolled Agent by your side, ensuring your financial strategy and daily management are in perfect harmony.
Simplifying Pricing for Creatives: How to Price for Profit
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Discover how creatives can streamline pricing strategies by focusing on profit-based pricing and understanding the cost of goods sold. Learn practical tips for setting sustainable prices.
Deciding Between a Contractor and a W2 Employee: What Creative Entrepreneurs Need to Know
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Explore the key differences between hiring a contractor and a W2 employee, including legal implications and business benefits. Learn essential tips to make the right hiring decision for your creative business.
Navigating the Seas of Finance: A Tale of Value, Not Price
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Last month, I had one of those conversations that make your heart skip a beat. And no, I’m not talking about a marriage proposal, but it was certainly a significant question. A potential client asked if I could adjust my pricing to work with them. Their opening line set the stage, “I hope this doesn’t […]
Tax Prep Mastery: The Ultimate Bookkeeping Clean-Up Strategy
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As we shimmy closer to the tax deadline, it feels like the finale of an epic dance-off. The spotlight’s on you, the music’s building up, and you’re about to pull off the performance of the year with your financial records. The tax deadline? That’s the final beat of the song, and you’re the star dancer, […]