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Business Growth8 min

7 Financial KPIs Every Small Business Should Track in 2026

Stop drowning in data. These seven key performance indicators are the only financial metrics most small businesses need to monitor.

Wyatt WilcoxonWyatt Wilcoxon·Jan 20
Bookkeeping8 min

The 2026 New Year Accounting Checklist for Small Business Owners

Start 2026 right with this comprehensive accounting checklist. From closing out 2025 to setting up systems for the year ahead.

Natalie BrunsNatalie Bruns·Jan 6
Bookkeeping5 min

5 Bookkeeping Mistakes That Are Killing Your Cash Flow

Discover the most common bookkeeping errors that drain small business cash flow and learn how to fix them before they cost you thousands.

Natalie BrunsNatalie Bruns·Nov 15
Industry Insights7 min

Understanding Prime Cost: The #1 Metric Every Restaurant Owner Needs to Track

Learn why prime cost is the most important number in your restaurant and how to calculate, track, and optimize it for maximum profitability.

Wyatt WilcoxonWyatt Wilcoxon·Oct 22
Tax Planning6 min

Year-End Tax Planning: 7 Strategies to Implement Before December 31st

Don't leave money on the table. These proven tax planning strategies can significantly reduce your 2025 tax liability if you act before year-end.

Natalie BrunsNatalie Bruns·Oct 5
Cash Flow6 min

Cash Flow Forecasting: How to Never Be Surprised by Money Problems Again

A practical guide to building a 13-week cash flow forecast that gives you visibility into your business's financial future.

Wyatt WilcoxonWyatt Wilcoxon·Sep 18
Industry Insights7 min

Fund Accounting 101: What Every Nonprofit Board Member Should Know

Demystifying fund accounting for nonprofit leaders. Learn the key concepts that help you fulfill your fiduciary responsibility.

Natalie BrunsNatalie Bruns·Aug 27
Business Growth5 min

When Does Your Business Need a Fractional CFO?

Signs your business has outgrown basic bookkeeping and could benefit from strategic financial leadership.

Wyatt WilcoxonWyatt Wilcoxon·Jul 14
Bookkeeping6 min

QuickBooks vs Xero in 2025: Which is Right for Your Business?

An honest comparison of the two leading small business accounting platforms from accountants who use both daily.

Natalie BrunsNatalie Bruns·Jun 3
Business Growth7 min

Outsourced Accounting vs. Hiring an In-House Bookkeeper: The Real Comparison

Thinking about hiring a bookkeeper? Before you post that job listing, consider the true cost comparison and what each option actually delivers.

Natalie BrunsNatalie Bruns·May 12
Industry Insights6 min

Job Costing for Contractors: Know Your Profitable Jobs (and Kill the Losers)

How proper job costing reveals which projects make money and which ones drain your profits—plus how to fix it.

Wyatt WilcoxonWyatt Wilcoxon·Apr 21
Bookkeeping6 min

How to Read Your Profit & Loss Statement (And Actually Use It)

Your P&L tells a story. Learn how to read it like a pro and turn those numbers into actionable business decisions.

Natalie BrunsNatalie Bruns·Mar 10
Bookkeeping7 min

The Complete Guide to Separating Business and Personal Finances

Still running business expenses through your personal account? Here's why that's costing you more than you think and exactly how to fix it.

Wyatt WilcoxonWyatt Wilcoxon·Feb 18
Business Growth6 min

The Quarterly Financial Health Checkup Every Small Business Needs

A simple framework for reviewing your business finances every quarter so nothing falls through the cracks.

Wyatt WilcoxonWyatt Wilcoxon·Jan 14

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