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Practical tips and year-round strategy on bookkeeping, payroll, and taxes, written for owners, not accountants. Read here, then get the next one in your inbox.
September 26, 2026
Six moves to make before year-end, from current books and equipment purchases to S corp salary, retirement plans, 1099s, and your last estimated payment.
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March 18, 2026
Why treating yourself as an employee protects your profits — moving from erratic "ATM" draws to a fixed owner's salary, reasonable compensation rules, and clean financial separation.
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May 17, 2026
How bookkeeping fraud happens in small businesses, the warning signs to watch for, and six safeguards — including outsourcing — to protect your San Antonio business.
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October 9, 2026
How Gusto, OnPay, QuickBooks Payroll, Paychex Flex, and a local full-service payroll team compare, what a Texas employer needs from any provider, and the questions to ask before you switch.
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July 29, 2026
The review that saves you next spring
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June 16, 2026
A short letter for the owner who can't tell if she's behind, or just flying blind.
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April 5, 2026
A plain-language, step-by-step guide to filling out the current Form W-4 — filing status, the multiple-jobs section, claiming dependents, and adjustments — for employees and small business owners.
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January 16, 2026
A plain-language guide to the OBBB's individual tax changes for 2026 — new standard deductions, expanded Child Tax Credit, tip/overtime/senior/auto-loan deductions, and the higher SALT cap.
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January 5, 2026
How simplified payroll solutions turn payroll from a stressful chore into a smooth system — the benefits of outsourcing, how to choose a provider, and how to get started.
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December 30, 2025
A practical guide to assessing your small business's financial health — the key profitability, liquidity, cash flow, and debt metrics, the four pillars, and how to read your statements.
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December 28, 2025
Overseas bookkeeping can lower cost but raise data risk. Why local, U.S.-based bookkeeping improves security, oversight, and compliance — and the questions to ask any provider.
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December 16, 2025
Seven common bookkeeping mistakes draining small business bank accounts — from mixing personal and business funds to missing mileage — and exactly how to fix each one.
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December 3, 2025
Practical, proven ways to improve small business cash flow — from faster invoicing and payment incentives to forecasting, expense control, and outsourcing.
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November 30, 2025
A practical year-end checklist for small business owners — clean up your books, plan purchases, handle payroll and estimated taxes, and prep 1099s before the January 31 deadline.
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November 23, 2025
How small business owners can pay their children for real work and fund a custodial Roth IRA — eligibility, compliance, tax benefits, and step-by-step setup.
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September 6, 2025
How business personal property tax works in Bexar County: the new $125,000 exemption, filing your BCAD rendition, April 15 deadlines, and the split-payment option.
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