April 8, 2020

Shopify is a popular platform for selling online. But bookkeeping for Shopify presents some unique challenges. The biggest issue is that customers can pay in a variety of ways, and those payment methods deposit to your bank differently and have different fees. So in this post, I’ll share best practices for how to record Shopify

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March 16, 2020

Running an Etsy shop is a meaningful business venture for many creatives. You get to share your creations with others and get paid. But for most Etsy shop owners, the most dreaded part of the job is bookkeeping. It’s even scarier than marketing and social media. That’s why I put together this Ultimate Guide to

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February 19, 2020

Blogging is a rewarding job. You get to impact others with your experience and expertise. But for most bloggers, the most dreaded part of the job is bookkeeping. It’s even scarier than tech. That’s why I put together this Ultimate Guide to Blog Bookkeeping. As an accountant, my superpower is taking the pain out of

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October 29, 2019

My favorite accounting program is QuickBooks Online Simple Start. However, when you first begin using QuickBooks, you will find that the default chart of accounts may not meet your needs as a blogger. So before you get going with your bookkeeping, it’s important to take a few minutes in QuickBooks to customize your chart of

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August 13, 2019

Building a successful business is exciting, but it also stretches you. But like a savvy business owner, you realize the importance of ongoing education, and you’re committed to learning everything you can in order to grow. As part of your growth strategy, you might decide to attend an out of town business conference that’s relevant

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July 19, 2019

 Taxes. The word strikes fear in most small business owners. They prefer the ostrich approach to taxes–if I keep avoiding it, everything will be ok. But as much as you dread filing your taxes, it is a necessity. So let’s walk through some of the potentially confusing things together. In this post, I’ll cover the

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June 21, 2019

It has taken a lot of hard work, but you are finally earning income from your blog. That’s the good news. The not so good news is that you need to report your income to the IRS. This post will help explain how you can save money by recording and deducting eligible blog expenses.  Many people feel overwhelmed

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