by Joshua Ott | Oct 12, 2026 | Bookkeeping, Budgeting
What You’ll Learn How expense categories affect your financial reports. Which transactions deserve a closer look before year-end. How to prepare unclear entries for a bookkeeping review. You open your bookkeeping software, pull up your expenses, and notice a few...
by Joshua Ott | Sep 22, 2026 | Budgeting, Growth Strategy, South Sound Spotlight
What You’ll Learn How to check whether a purchase fits your cash flow What to compare when financing equipment or technology Which tax questions to raise before you buy How to account for costs that continue after the purchase A new piece of equipment could help your...
by Joshua Ott | Aug 4, 2026 | Bookkeeping, Budgeting, South Sound Spotlight
What You Will Learn Which everyday business costs are easy to overlook Why your own pay belongs in the calculation How to build a more realistic savings target Building an emergency fund is a smart move for any small business. It can give you breathing room when...
by Joshua Ott | Jun 24, 2026 | Bookkeeping, Budgeting, Growth Strategy
What You Will Learn Why strong financial habits are important during periods of growth The financial practices successful small businesses follow consistently How monthly reviews can help identify opportunities and challenges sooner Simple ways to stay organized as...
by Joshua Ott | Jun 3, 2026 | Budgeting, Startup New Business
In this post, we’ll explore: How much emergency savings your business may need Factors that influence the right reserve amount Common emergency fund mistakes to avoid Practical ways to build financial reserves Unexpected expenses are part of running a business....
by Joshua Ott | May 27, 2026 | Budgeting, Growth Strategy, Startup New Business
What You’ll Learn What projected financial statements are and why startups need them How projections help guide business decisions early on The difference between guessing and planning with purpose Which financial statements matter most for startups Common projection...
