Running a small business comes with excitement, dreams, and plenty of moving parts. But one of the biggest challenges that often sneaks up on business owners is keeping the books in order. Financial management isn’t just a formality—it’s the foundation of every successful business. I know this firsthand, as the owner of Keep A Count, [...]
Starting a new business is exciting—but it also comes with financial challenges that can quickly spiral if your books aren’t in order. Solid bookkeeping isn’t just about tracking expenses; it’s about building a strong financial foundation that supports long-term growth, profitability, and peace of mind. Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or launching your first [...]
Running a small business in Illinois is already a full‑time adventure—juggling customers, staff, marketing, and the million micro‑decisions that keep the doors open. The spreadsheet that once felt empowering is starting to look like a foreign language. You swear you updated the ledger last night, yet somehow sales and expenses never reconcile, and the [...]
Running a thriving company in Illinois means wearing many hats, but one of the most important is “chief record‑keeper.” Solid books turn raw sales and expense data into strategic insight, compliance peace of mind, and—ultimately—profit. The good news? You don’t have to become a CPA overnight. Master the fundamentals below, then decide whether it [...]
Managing the financial records of a small business like tracking daily transactions to monitoring expenses and revenue is no easy job and can become challenging if not managed properly. Here comes the role of monthly bookkeeping services into play to ensure financial stability and growth for a small business. But why has monthly bookkeeping [...]
The accounting industry has been going through a major revolution, where traditional methods of managing finances for small businesses are being replaced by online accounting services to streamline their operations and remain competitive in the market. If you are owner of a small business, here are the four game-changing advantages of hiring these services [...]
Are you looking to buy a home on loan? If yes, then it is important to have a proper notarization of your loan papers from a commissioned notary public & signing agent. When it comes to handling important financial transactions, it is crucial to hire the best notary loan signing agent, who is professional [...]
A “certified bookkeeper for startups” is a professional who holds a bookkeeping certification from the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB). and expert in managing the financial records of early-stage businesses. This blog provides complete information on how hiring a certified bookkeeper helps start-up business owners in managing their finances to remain compliant with [...]
Close up of anonymous woman, bride with rights on fingers hand putting red stamp on grey envelope during engaged ceremony Estate planning is a critical step in securing your assets and family’s future to make sure that your last wishes are honored once you’re gone. From notarizing wills to trusts and power [...]
Businessman working in office with business graphs, laptop and notepad. Fraud is a major threat to businesses that cause financial losses and damage reputations. And bookkeeping assists in the detection and business fraud prevention. Proper bookkeeping, by maintaining accurate records and implementing financial controls, protects the assets of your business. Keeping Accurate [...]
