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Take Care of Future You: Prepare Your Startup for Tax Season

Take Care of Future You: Prepare Your Startup for Tax Season

by Joshua Ott | Jul 8, 2026 | Bookkeeping, Startup New Business, Tax Planning

What You Will Learn Why tax season preparation starts months before filing deadlines How to organize your financial records from the beginning What new business owners should know about estimated taxes and quarterly reporting How to prepare for contractor reporting...
Paying Yourself as a Startup Owner: Build Good Habits From Day One

Paying Yourself as a Startup Owner: Build Good Habits From Day One

by Joshua Ott | Jun 30, 2026 | Growth Strategy, Payroll, Startup New Business

What You Will Learn Why paying yourself consistently matters The difference between business income and personal spending How to track owner contributions and owner draws properly Ways to make tax season less stressful When it may be time to revisit your compensation...
How Much Should a Small Business Emergency Fund Be?

How Much Should a Small Business Emergency Fund Be?

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....
Start Up Finances: How to Use Projected Financial Statements

Start Up Finances: How to Use Projected Financial Statements

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...
From Side Hustle to Real Business: Bookkeeping Habits That Matter Early

From Side Hustle to Real Business: Bookkeeping Habits That Matter Early

by Joshua Ott | May 20, 2026 | Bookkeeping, South Sound Spotlight, Startup New Business

What You’ll Learn How early bookkeeping habits can shape long-term business organization Why separating personal and business finances matters The systems that help startups stay organized as they grow How structure creates clear financial visibility and fewer...
Top 5 Financial Mistakes Startups Make

Top 5 Financial Mistakes Startups Make

by Joshua Ott | Apr 17, 2026 | Bookkeeping, Growth Strategy, Startup New Business

What You’ll Learn The most common financial missteps start-ups make in their early stages How these mistakes impact cash flow, taxes, and long-term growth Practical ways to build a stronger financial foundation from the beginning  Top 5 Financial Mistakes Startups...
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