Why a Few Negative Reviews Shouldn't Stop You From Hiring a Business , And What to Actually Look For

Why a Few Negative Reviews Shouldn't Stop You From Hiring a Business , And What to Actually Look Forby: Donna HarrisPublished on: 19/06/2026

A perfect 5.0 rating is often a red flag. Here's how to read Google reviews like a pro before you hire.

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Why a Few Negative Reviews Shouldn't Stop You From Hiring a Business , And What to Actually Look For

Why 'Set It and Forget It' AI is a Recipe for Bookkeeping Disaster

Why 'Set It and Forget It' AI is a Recipe for Bookkeeping Disasterby: Donna HarrisPublished on: 23/04/2026

Bookkeeping isn't a Crockpot — you can't set it and walk away for six months. Here's why "set it and forget it" thinking is silently wrecking your books and what to do instead.

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Why 'Set It and Forget It' AI is a Recipe for Bookkeeping Disaster

The "Family Help" Trap: Why Your Intergenerational Gifts Could Be a Class B Felony

The "Family Help" Trap: Why Your Intergenerational Gifts Could Be a Class B Felonyby: Donna HarrisPublished on: 02/04/2026

"It's just family" is no longer a legal defense. Under Kentucky HB 794, mixing family finances with a senior's assets can mean 10–20 years in prison. Clean books are your best protection.

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The "Family Help" Trap: Why Your Intergenerational Gifts Could Be a Class B Felony

The 3-Minute Fraud Test: Is Your Small Business at Risk?

The 3-Minute Fraud Test: Is Your Small Business at Risk?by: Donna HarrisPublished on: 31/03/2026

Most small business fraud isn't an elaborate heist — it's a gap in your controls. Take our 3-minute test to find out if your business is vulnerable before someone else does.

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The 3-Minute Fraud Test: Is Your Small Business at Risk?