For many startup founders, bookkeeping is low on the priority list. When you're focused on building an MVP, finding product-market fit, and acquiring your first customers, tracking revenues and expenses in a spreadsheet can feel like a distraction. However, neglecting proper bookkeeping and financial management from the beginning can cause...
Read MoreAs a bookkeeper, the numbers you crunch shape the financial narrative of a company. The integrity of those numbers uphold or erode trust. I learned this lesson early in my career when a small adjustment I made under pressure snowballed into misstated financials, shaking confidence in our firm. Though unintentional,...
Read MoreIf you're an entrepreneur or small business owner, you may currently handle all the company's finances yourself. In the early days, bookkeeping often feels manageable. You track some income and expenses in a spreadsheet, pay a few bills, and invoice customers. No problem, right? But as your business grows, that...
Read MoreAs a small business owner myself, I know firsthand how critical timely and accurate bookkeeping is for accessing the financing needed to grow. When I started my company years ago, sloppy record keeping definitely hurt my chances with lenders in those early days. It was a tough lesson that taught...
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