by Joshua Ott | Dec 18, 2024 | Tacoma Community, Tax Planning
Tax season can be a stressful time for small business owners, especially when navigating complicated data, forms, and deadlines. For Tacoma businesses, understanding common tax pitfalls can mean the difference between smooth operations and costly errors. By avoiding...
by Joshua Ott | Dec 11, 2024 | Growth Strategy, Tacoma Community
Tacoma is a thriving hub for small businesses, known for its vibrant community, strategic location, and strong local support networks. As 2025 approaches, Tacoma business owners have a unique opportunity to lay the groundwork for growth by leveraging the city’s...
by Joshua Ott | Dec 4, 2024 | Customer Spotlight, Tacoma Community
Rankos Stadium Pharmacy has been a cornerstone of Tacoma’s North End since the 1920s, offering a timeless blend of tradition and modern service. This beloved local icon serves as a bustling hub for the community, embodying the rich history and welcoming spirit of the...
by Joshua Ott | Nov 25, 2024 | Business, Growth Strategy
Is your business strategy keeping up with changing market conditions and evolving goals? Now is the time for small business owners to reflect, refocus, and refresh their vision for the future. One powerful way to ensure your business stays on track is by revisiting...
by Joshua Ott | Nov 19, 2024 | Business, Uncategorized
As the year winds down, small business owners are facing a critical period to assess, plan, and prepare for the coming year. Effective end-of-year financial planning helps you prepare for much more than simply closing the books at the end of the year; it’s an...
by Joshua Ott | Nov 10, 2024 | Business, Growth Strategy, Uncategorized
As the year comes to a close, many small business owners find themselves assessing their financial position and planning for a profitable start to the new year. One area worth considering is your business financing—specifically, whether refinancing existing loans or...
by Joshua Ott | Nov 5, 2024 | Bookkeeping, Uncategorized
Why Year-End Reconciliation is Crucial As the year wraps up, small business owners have the opportunity to start the new year with accurate financial records and a clear financial picture. Year-end bank and loan reconciliation is an essential step to confirm that all...
by Joshua Ott | Oct 29, 2024 | Bookkeeping, Growth Strategy
The holiday season brings a unique mix of excitement and challenges for small businesses. With increased demand comes the potential for higher sales, but there’s also the risk of straining cash flow. Smart cash flow management during this season can help ensure that...
by Joshua Ott | Oct 23, 2024 | Growth Strategy
Now that Q4 is here, many businesses focus on closing out the year and finalizing financials. However, one of the most critical, often overlooked strategies for ending the year on a high note is networking. Strengthening your professional connections in the last...
by Joshua Ott | Oct 17, 2024 | Bookkeeping, Growth Strategy
Financial projections are the cornerstone of strategic planning, and for small business owners, the Three-Statement Projection Model offers a powerful tool for mapping out future performance. This model combines the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow...
