by Donna Harris | Jan 16, 2023 | Accounting, Bookkeeping
It’s tax season, and for many small business owners, that means it’s time to start worrying about filing, paperwork, and… taxes. But if you’ve got a great accountant, can they help you avoid all of the stress and hassle of taxes? The short...
by Donna Harris | Dec 27, 2022 | Accounting, Bookkeeping, Identity Theft and Fraud
If you’ve been following the implosion of FTX Group, Alameda, and Sam Bankman-Fried, you’re in luck. So have I. As the information starts to roll into courts, the question on everyone’s mind seems to be, How did this happen? How did SBF manage to...
by Donna Harris | Mar 22, 2022 | Accounting, Bookkeeping, Budgets, Self Employment, Self Improvement
Recently, I was talking with a client about creating a budget. We started from the idea that when creating a personal budget, you start with large liability payments (mortgage, car payment, credit cards) and then factor in expenses (groceries, utilities, etc). In...
by Donna Harris | Mar 18, 2022 | Accounting, Bookkeeping, Self Employment
What is the one subject business owners want to talk about the least? Like with most marriages, it’s money. I’ve recently had several discussions with business owners regarding compliance, taxes, and finances in general. The common theme was a...
by Donna Harris | Mar 17, 2022 | Accounting, Bookkeeping, Uncategorized
Yes, I said it. Chip and Joanna Gaines are experts, not DYIers. Millionaires don’t mow their own lawns (unless that’s something they just enjoy doing). The DYI Mindset is endemic in Utah, where I live, and I hate it. Let’s take a look at what...
by Donna Harris | Mar 14, 2022 | Accounting, Bookkeeping, Self Employment
https://youtu.be/xRkMHrlp-AY All businesses need help in their reporting. The question is, what kind of help do you need? We can classify the needs of most businesses in three sections – 1. Painkillers, 2. Moving the Needle, and 3. Process Improvement. ...