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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October 20, 2019

QuickBooks Online Simple Start is my favorite accounting program. When you first begin using QuickBooks, you will find that the default chart of accounts may not meet your needs as an Etsy shop owner. Before you hit the ground running with your bookkeeping, take a few minutes in QuickBooks to customize your Etsy shop bookkeeping

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September 20, 2019

I love to use PayPal when I’m purchasing items online, but it can be a big pain when it comes to my bookkeeping! That’s why I created this QuickBooks tutorial to show you how to record PayPal transactions in QuickBooks Online. As you know, I love using QuickBooks Online Simple Start for my bookkeeping. I use

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September 20, 2019

I’ll let everyone else tell you how to generate revenue from your blog. I’m going to explain how to make sure you have a profitable blog! Isn’t revenue and profit the same thing? Nope. Revenue is the amount of money your blog business brings in. Profit is what’s leftover after you’ve paid all of your

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September 18, 2019

Whether you do your own blog taxes, or you hire someone to do them for you, if you understand your blog tax deduction possibilities, it will save you money. The more you know, the more you can track correctly, and capitalize on legitimate tax saving opportunities. Let’s get started!

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August 30, 2019

As your business grows, there may come a point when you need help.Maybe you want to hire a virtual assistant to help with customer service or social media. Maybe you need a photographer for your Etsy shop, a freelance writer for your blog, or someone to help pack and ship boxes you are sending to

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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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