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Overview of Business Entity Structures for Small Business Owners
Choosing the right business entity structure is an important decision for small business owners
Shawna Echols
Apr 2, 20253 min read


Perfecting Financial Operations with a Tech-Stack Approach
Managing financial operations can often feel like a high stakes balancing act. Between tracking expenses, processing payments, forecasting
Shawna Echols
Mar 26, 20255 min read


Building Dynamic Budgets That Adapt to Real-Time Business Performance
Effective budgeting has always been a foundation for financial success, regardless of the organization's size.
Shawna Echols
Mar 19, 20255 min read


Cash Flow Forecasting Techniques for Small Business Agility
Small businesses are the backbone of innovation, job creation, and essential services.
Shawna Echols
Mar 9, 20255 min read


Decoding Sales Tax Across State Lines: A Guide for Established Small Businesses
If your business is scaling across state lines, one of the most complex (and often overlooked) challenges you’ll face is managing sales tax
Shawna Echols
Feb 26, 20253 min read


A Practical Guide to Building a Sustainable Business Budget: Why Every Small Business Needs One
Running a small business can be incredibly rewarding, but when it comes to managing finances, many entrepreneurs feel the pinch.
Shawna Echols
Feb 12, 20254 min read


Cloud Accounting: Addressing Concerns and Unlocking Benefits for Small Businesses
Cloud accounting’s flexibility is a game-changer for modern businesses.
Shawna Echols
Feb 3, 20254 min read


Celebrate Christmas Without Breaking the Bank
Christmas is a time for joy, togetherness, and, if we're not careful, overspending. Families and small business owners alike often find
Shawna Echols
Dec 26, 20244 min read


10 Accounting Tasks Every Small Business Needs to Complete Before the New Year
A little financial housekeeping now can save you time, money, and stress down the line. Here’s a checklist of 10 critical accounting tasks
Shawna Echols
Dec 18, 20245 min read
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