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Why Accurate Bookkeeping Across Franchisees Is Critical for Franchisors

Franchise systems depend on financial consistency. Every franchisee operates under the same brand, pricing model, operational framework, and unit economics. However, without standardized and accurate bookkeeping across locations, franchisors lose visibility into system performance, unit economics, and financial benchmarks. Accurate bookkeeping at the franchisee level is not only an operational necessity. It directly

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How to Get Your SaaS Books Investor-Ready

SaaS businesses operate in one of the most capital-driven growth environments in modern business. Whether pursuing venture capital, private equity investment, acquisition, or debt financing, financial clarity determines how investors evaluate risk, growth potential, and long-term scalability. Strong SaaS financials do more than document revenue and expenses. Investor-ready books demonstrate predictable revenue streams,

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Why SaaS Businesses Are Switching to Remote Bookkeeping

For many SaaS businesses, bookkeeping starts as an internal task. A founder handles it. An ops lead owns it part-time. Eventually, a junior hire takes it on. That approach works until the business scales. As subscriptions grow, transactions multiply, and revenue models become more complex, bookkeeping stops being a background task and starts

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Is Catch-Up Bookkeeping Necessary For Small Businesses in 2026?

Bookkeeping usually falls behind in small, quiet ways. A month is skipped. Reconciliations stop. Transactions pile up in uncategorized accounts. Reports still exist, but they stop being reviewed because they no longer feel dependable. At the start of 2026, catch-up bookkeeping matters because it restores accuracy. That accuracy directly affects financing, cash flow,

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Is It Time to Switch to an S Corp? 

Summary: As businesses become more profitable, choosing the right tax structure becomes an important planning decision. This blog explains when electing S Corporation status makes sense, how it works, and why timing matters. It breaks down the potential tax benefits, eligibility considerations, and steps involved in making the switch, while emphasizing the importance

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2025 tax deductions

Find These Tax Deductions Before You File Your 2025 Taxes

As 2025 comes to a close, the window to reduce your tax bill is still open, but only if the right moves are made before filing season begins. The most impactful deductions are found and applied before year-end, not after returns are submitted. Identifying opportunities now gives business owners time to take action,

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How Do I Get My eCommerce Books Ready for Tax Season?

Summary To get your eCommerce books ready for tax season, make sure your numbers are accurate. Check your COGS, update your inventory, record all marketplace and processing fees, review shipping and fulfillment costs, and confirm every return and refund is in your books. Make sure your payroll, contractor payments, sales tax, and all

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What is the Best Accounting & HR Tech Stack for My eCommerce Business?

Today’s eCommerce businesses run on data, automation, and speed. Whether selling on Shopify, Amazon, or multiple online channels, success requires an accounting and HR stack built for modern online selling, avoiding manual or disconnected systems that slow businesses down. Xero, Gusto, A2X, and Xendoo form the foundation for that system: A connected, technology-driven

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5 eCommerce Bookkeeping Tips to Stay Ahead During the Holiday Rush

Summary: Q4 is usually the busiest and most profitable season for eCommerce, but it also brings higher sales volume, increased expenses, and more complex financial data. Strong eCommerce bookkeeping is essential during this time. Keeping accurate books, integrating your tech stack, recording expenses in real time, and analyzing holiday sales data help you

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Stay Ahead of the Curve: What the BOI Report and Corporate Transparency Act Means for Small Business Owners

Why the BOI Report Matters As a small business owner, staying compliant with regulations is important to your company’s health. Beyond compliance, understanding the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report can provide critical insights into your business environment. The BOI Report, mandated by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), is designed to increase transparency in

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Why Your Business Needs xendoo

Managing business finances can be challenging, especially when traditional accounting solutions force you into rigid systems and long-term commitments.  In today’s world, flexibility and adaptability are crucial for small business owners. Small business owners often struggle with inaccurate bookkeeping, messy tax preparation, or worse—financial mismanagement that can cost them thousands. The reality is

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Cybersecurity 101 for Small Businesses: Essential Tips to Protect Your Data

Cybersecurity 101 for Small Businesses: Essential Tips to Protect Your Data In today’s digital age, even the smallest businesses are vulnerable to cyberattacks. Cybercriminals always seek opportunities to exploit weaknesses, whether it’s customer information, payment details, or sensitive business data. For small business owners, understanding cybersecurity basics can be the difference between safeguarding

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5 Bookkeeping Tips for Small Businesses

Financial forecasting is a vital aspect of running a successful small business. It involves predicting future financial performance based on historical data, current trends, and strategic plans. Effective forecasting relies on accurate bookkeeping and thoughtful analysis. Implementing these top five bookkeeping tips will help you enhance your financial forecasting, make informed decisions, and

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7 Tax-Saving Hacks Every Business Owner Needs

Maximizing tax savings is essential for any business aiming to optimize its financial health. By strategically leveraging tax-saving opportunities, you can reduce your taxable income, improve your cash flow, and allow you to reinvest in your business. Here are seven effective ways to enhance your tax savings: 1. Change Your Business Structure Changing

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Gain Profitability & Boost Productivity: Professional Services

In the world of professional services, time is money. Whether you’re a consultant, lawyer, accountant, marketer, or other service provider, your business revolves around selling your time and expertise. So, how can you increase profitability without simply raising your rates? The answer lies in optimizing how you use your time, enhancing productivity, and

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Lifestyle vs. Growth Business: What Sets Them Apart?

As a business owner, one of the most crucial decisions you’ll make is choosing the type of business model that aligns with your personal and professional goals. Should you focus on creating a lifestyle business that offers a balanced work-life dynamic, or is your ambition geared towards a growth business that seeks rapid

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How to Know if Your Business is in the Right Century?

The 21st century has brought rapid changes to how businesses operate, and your customers expect you to keep pace. But are your business operations meeting those expectations, or are you still operating with yesterday’s tools? Let’s explore your front and back offices to find out if you’re soaring with the times or lagging.

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Navigating the Essentials of Hiring and Utilizing Bookkeeping Services

Bookkeeping is the cornerstone of a successful firm, ensuring compliance and financial stability crucial for growth. For small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), maintaining accurate and timely financial records is not only a legal requirement but also a strategic necessity for future planning and informed decision-making. However, the complexity of accounting tasks, from tracking

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10 Accounting Tips for Small Businesses to Keep the Books Balanced

In the ever-evolving business landscape, small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly adopting innovative tools to streamline operations and enhance financial management. One crucial determinant of success for any SMB is how it handles its monthly finances. Good accounting practices not only conform a business to regulations but also create valuable information that

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Mastering the Process of Finding the Right Bookkeeping and Accounting Support

In the dynamic world of small and medium-sized businesses, flawless financial management is key to success. Effective accounting and bookkeeping can either bolster or undermine a company’s growth. For business owners looking to streamline their financial processes, securing the right support is crucial. This guide will walk you through the steps to find

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7 Steps to An Easy Tax Time

As tax season approaches, getting your financial documents and records in order is crucial to ensure a smooth and accurate filing process. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you prepare effectively:   Obtain Your W-3 Form:  Your W-3 form consolidates all individual W-2 forms, reporting employee wages and tax withholdings into one comprehensive

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Turning Election Uncertainty into Opportunity

As the election cycle approaches, small business owners must take proactive steps to ensure their businesses remain resilient regardless of the outcome. While the election period can bring uncertainty, strategic planning and sound financial management can help you navigate it successfully. Here’s how small businesses can prepare for the upcoming election and thrive

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Thriving Through The Tech Waves: Small Business Transformation

Technological advancements have continuously reshaped the business landscape, pushing industries into new realms of efficiency and innovation. Understanding these waves—each marked by distinct technological breakthroughs—is crucial for small businesses aiming to thrive in today’s digital era. The Four Waves of Technological Change and Their Impact on Businesses The First Wave: The Industrial Revolution

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Balancing Act: The Role of Bookkeeping in Scaling Your Business to New Heights

As small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) strive to grow and expand, precise financial management becomes increasingly critical. Among the myriad of tasks business owners juggle daily, bookkeeping stands out as a fundamental component that can significantly impact the company’s ability to scale. When done correctly, bookkeeping not only ensures compliance and financial stability

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Unlocking Business Potential: The Power of KPIs for Small and Medium Enterprise

The Value of KPIs for Small Businesses In the business landscape, It may be difficult to succeed in the ever-changing business world, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). A well-defined strategy is crucial for these small enterprises, the backbone of our economy. However, these smaller companies often face significant challenges on the

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5 Reasons Catch-Up Bookkeeping Can Propel Your Start-up or Small Business

Managing finances can make a big difference in the success of start-ups and small businesses. Maintaining updated and accurate financial records is crucial for many financial management functions. Catch-up bookkeeping is a method for bringing your financial records up to date when they have become outdated. This catch-up bookkeeping is crucial for small

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Managing Financial Risk in Small Business

As a small business owner, understanding that financial risk management is essential to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of the business well into the future is paramount. By understanding and actively mitigating financial risks, businesses can safeguard their assets, maintain stability during economic fluctuations, and seize growth opportunities. Examples of financial risks,

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10 Common Bookkeeping Roadblocks

Accurate financial records are the bedrock of stability and growth in the intricate web of business operations. Bookkeeping, a process encompassing the recording, organization, and categorization of financial transactions, is the cornerstone upon which informed decisions are made and regulatory compliance is upheld. Yet, amidst its critical significance, myriad challenges often obstruct the

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Real-time Bookkeeping and Accounting Tailored for Growing Businesses

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, more than merely relying on innovation and agility is required to maintain a competitive edge; it necessitates real-time insights and data-driven decisions. Efficient bookkeeping and accounting are not mere administrative tasks for growing businesses but are strategic pillars for success. Real-time financial management empowers businesses to make

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7 Common Bookkeeping Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

Running a small business means juggling lots at once, but quite possibly, the most important one is keeping meticulous financial records. Bookkeeping is an essential part of organized financial management and paves the way for the business to maneuver through the complications of financial control. However, with all these activities, the primary activity

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Bookkeeping in the Digital Age: 10 Modern Solutions for Business Owners

In today’s fast-evolving business world, digitizing financial processes has become imperative for competitiveness and managing financial health. All the tools and approaches with modern technology presented for keeping books enable an owner of a business to make decisions well-informed. Here are ten tips and tactics for innovative digital bookkeeping strategies and insights on

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10 Tips and Strategies for Small Business Bookkeeping

Running a small business comes with many responsibilities, but some of the most vital duties are keeping good and accurate records. Bookkeeping is such a critical function to keep the proper administration of business under control, and by adopting the right strategies, you can always ensure that things will be in order. Understanding

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Best business banks of 2023

The biggest rule of thumb when running a company is to keep your personal and business finances separate. To do that, you need to choose the best business bank for you, which may not be the same one you use for your personal finances.  Business bank accounts have different terms and benefits than

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8 Benefits of Online Bookkeeping

You’ve put your heart and soul into your business. So why does it feel like you’re spinning your wheels, trying to keep up with your core business and your administrative overhead at the same time?  When you first started your company, it might have made sense to try to handle your own bookkeeping

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5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Wait to Catch Up on Bookkeeping

Running a business is, without a doubt, a challenging task that requires a lot of commitment, effort, and attention to detail. Did you know 82% of small businesses fail due to cash flow management? Besides managing all aspects of the business, taking care of your books is crucial to achieving financial success while

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Types Of Small Business Financing You Need To Know About

Small business financing is vital as it can make or break your business. When first starting, there are many factors that you need to consider, such as your business plan and your financing options. When creating your business plan, it should outline your goals and objectives to have a clear idea of how

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Year-End Bookkeeping and Accounting Checklist for Small Business Owners

The end of the year is a hectic time for small business owners. Between catching your breath after tax season and managing holiday sales, year-end bookkeeping and accounting tasks understandably fall to the bottom of the to-do list.  xendoo is here to help you avoid the year-end scramble. Check out our year-end bookkeeping

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What Accounts Are Debit and Credit?

Most business owners understand that they need to keep track of their income and expenses but many get tripped up when figuring out what accounts are debits and credits. By getting a firm grasp on the concept of debits and credits, you’ll have a leg up when it comes to completing your accounting

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Small Business Owner’s Equity Guide

If you’re a small business owner, you know that keeping track of all the moving parts can be challenging. Most small business owners keep track of their profit and loss statement, but the owner’s equity is equally important (and often overlooked).   In this guide, we will explain what owner’s equity is and how

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How Much Does a Bookkeeper Cost?

Running a small business is a big job and you may not have the time or experience to manage your own books. If you’re considering hiring an online bookkeeping service, one of the first things you’ll want to know is how much does a bookkeeper cost? Below is an overview of small business

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A Guide to the Chart of Accounts With Examples

Every business should have a chart of accounts. If you’re wondering what exactly that is, we have you covered. We’ll explain everything you need to know and include an example chart of accounts below. Note, if you use xendoo for your accounting, we can set up and maintain your chart of accounts for

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How to Outsource Bookkeeping – A Guide

Since starting your business, you’ve likely filled multiple roles–from product and customer service to bookkeeping and sales–at some point. However, as your business has grown, you may have felt like you don’t want to spend your time doing some of those tasks.  For instance, you’ve probably asked yourself: Should I outsource bookkeeping? Whether

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Steps to Clean Up Accounting Records: A Checklist

  Taking steps to clean up accounting records can be a big undertaking for small business owners. Hopefully, you started your business on the right foot financially. You may diligently record your accounting transactions or have hired someone to take care of accounting for you. If that is not the case, you will

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Fallen Behind on Bookkeeping? Here’s How to Catch Up

Tax season can be stressful, especially if your books are behind, inaccurate, or both. We estimate that roughly 25% of small businesses seek information on how to catch up on business taxes and get their financial records in order. The benefits of clean, accurate books extend far beyond tax season. When your books

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The Top 5 Benefits of Catch Up Bookkeeping

Whether they coach chess players or sell organic puppy food online, every small business owner shares a common driving force: a passion for growing their business. Increasing sales and gaining new customers is one part of the equation. Consistent bookkeeping provides the financial insight needed to strategize for long-term success. With so many

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How Much Does Catch Up Bookkeeping Cost?

When you get behind in your books, you might find yourself sweating a bit. In addition to being worried about how you’ll get caught up, you may also be concerned about the catch-up bookkeeping price you’ll have to spend to bring your financial data up-to-date. Most business owners find that catch-up bookkeeping services

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How Do I Pay Myself and My Taxes as a C-corporation?

When businesses are first created, every responsibility falls on the business owner. As they juggle increasing sales, customer service, marketing, and even bookkeeping and accounting, two questions come to mind – how do I pay myself? How do I pay my business’s taxes?  Self-payment for small business owners is far from simple. There

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What Is Catch-Up Bookkeeping?

When you get behind in your books, you have two choices: lose sleep or turn to a catch-up bookkeeping service to help you out.  What is catch-up bookkeeping? Catch-up or “clean-up” bookkeeping is the method of bringing your financial records up to date. In other words, catch-up bookkeeping lets you spend less time

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How Do I Pay Myself and My Taxes as a Partnership?

Every partnership owner faces the unique challenges of self-payment, tax filing, and maximizing their tax savings. Although they would rather focus on growing their business, taxes and payroll often take up too much of their valuable time.  If the self-payment struggle is all too familiar to you, xendoo is here to help. We

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How Do I Pay Myself and My Taxes as an S-corporation?

When businesses are born, business owners are likely not daydreaming about taxes and payroll. Yet, they still face the unique challenge of figuring out how to pay themselves, file their taxes, and maximize their tax savings. As their business grows, many business owners opt for S-corporation Election due to the tax advantages it

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A man in an oxford shirt looks at his bookkeeping on his laptop

Bookkeeping Services Rates: A Complete Guide

Keeping up with the books is more than mere paperwork. Maintaining clear financial records can keep your business running smoothly and efficiently, all while providing you with a clear picture of the health of your business.  Chances are that your time is too valuable to spend clicking around in QuickBooks. But can you

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How Franchisors Can Build a Strong Item 19

How Much Money Can I Make? As franchisors work to sell franchises, one question they will always be asked is, “how much money can I make?”. The answer to this question can be found within one section of the Franchise Disclosure Document: Item 19. In order to create a compelling Item 19, franchisors

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The Best Small Business Bookkeeping Solutions

As a small business owner, your time is best spent on the revenue-generating features of your business— not hunched over a computer screen scrolling through QuickBooks!  Thankfully, a reliable bookkeeping solution is just a click away. What should you look for in an accounting or bookkeeping service? Today, we’ll highlight five of the

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4 Signs Your Business Needs Online Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping is Holding You Back Business owners know their companies like the back of their hands. They are the head of every department and perform the work of multiple people. Of all the roles they play, our customers express that the bookkeeper role is their least favorite.  DIY bookkeeping holds business owners back

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How Do I Pay Myself and My Taxes as a Sole Proprietor?

Where to Begin? Businesses are created because business owners have a passion that needs to be pursued.  They may be changing the world and even their own lives. Payroll, however, is most likely not their passion. Yet, every business owner faces the unique challenge of figuring out how to pay themselves. Paying yourself

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xendoo vs. QuickBooks: The Difference

As more small businesses crop up throughout the country, many business owners are starting to realize that a significant task in managing a company, big or small, is bookkeeping.  From choosing an accounting method to managing transactions to setting up payroll, bookkeeping can be an extremely confusing and time-consuming process! That’s why many

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Six Signs You need to Hire a Bookkeeper or an Accountant

Owning a small business requires you to make a constant stream of decisions, one after the next, day after day. While you might have little trouble making decisions on the things that are core to your business – like what products to stock or what services to offer – other choices are outside

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Online Bookkeeping Services for Small Business Owners

Author’s Note: This post was updated on February 23, 2022, with new information, links, and resources. Bookkeeping is vital to the success of every business, but business owners rarely have the time (or desire) to manage it themselves. Many small businesses save time by partnering with an online bookkeeping and accounting team. However,

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Best Real Estate Accounting Tips for Agents and Brokers

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in November 2019 and has been revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.  As the owner of a new real estate business, you’re probably aware of the unique characteristics of your industry. You take a personal interest in the real estate market, and you are excited

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Recipe for Success: 5 Must-Have Ingredients of Restaurant Bookkeeping

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in September 2019 and has been revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.  As a busy restaurateur, it’s easy to push restaurant bookkeeping tasks to the bottom of your priority list. After all, you have better things to do – right? Not so fast. Restaurant bookkeeping

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Selling on Amazon vs. eBay: What you need to know

Ready to start selling your products online? Or have you already built a web presence and you’re looking to expand? From marketplaces like Etsy to building and hosting your own website on Squarespace or Shopify, small businesses have plenty of platforms to sell their products online. But eventually, most professional sellers find themselves

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Pros and Cons of Putting Your Small Business on Amazon

Ecommerce is booming. Total revenue will reach nearly $4.6 billion in 2021 and grow at an annual rate of 4.6% over the next five years – reaching $5.6 billion by 2025. It’s easy to see why owners of small and medium businesses are asking themselves how they can get a piece of the

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Best Small Business Invoicing Practices

Is getting people to pay their invoice balance a challenging part of running your own business? You are not alone. According to a report in Entrepreneur, on average, small businesses had $84,000 in unpaid invoices. Waiting weeks and sometimes months for the checks to arrive and managing cash flow in the meantime can

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How to Do Catch-Up Bookkeeping Services for Small Businesses

Author’s Note: This was updated on Dec 13, 2021, with new information and resources for small business owners.  Nearly 25% of businesses are behind on their books and nearly 41% of business owners try to do their bookkeeping themselves. It happens easily— you fall a month or two behind, then by the time

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Best Online Bookkeeping Software for Small Business

Bookkeepers and bookkeeping services can be a small business owner’s best investment. Bookkeepers save small businesses money by keeping their books in order and providing accurate financial reports – giving the small business owner more time to do what they do best.  Bookkeepers handle a wide range of duties, including recording financial transactions,

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10 Reasons Your Small Business Needs a Bookkeeper

Are you behind on your books? Losing track of your expenses? Do you need someone who can help you file your taxes and stay compliant?  A small business bookkeeper or bookkeeping service can support you with everything from simple bookkeeping to offering more in-depth tax filing services and business consulting. A skilled bookkeeper

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The Best Bookkeeping Service For Your Small Business

There are different types of bookkeeping services for small businesses. You can handle it all yourself, utilizing software like Quickbooks and Xero; hire a part-time small business bookkeeper; or opt for a full-service bookkeeping service like xendoo that can handle it all for you.  What are the different types of bookkeeping services for

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When SMB Owners Use QuickBooks: 6 DIY Mistakes to Avoid

QuickBooks accounting software can be a great tool for small businesses — but only if you’re using the tool right. We often see mistakes or omissions in books that were DIYed by our clients. Unfortunately, even little mistakes can snowball into big, expensive consequences. For example, if your tax return contains errors or

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The Profit and Loss Statement as a Planning Tool

The monthly P&L statement you receive from xendoo is a great snapshot of how your business has performed in the recent past. But did you know that it can also help you strategize for future success? Its numbers can guide you to answers for frequently asked questions like these: Am I Meeting My

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Bookkeeper or Accountant: Which One Do You Need?

What’s the difference between bookkeeping and accounting? For most people, they mean the same thing — the experts responsible for a company’s finances. Traditionally, though, bookkeepers and accountants have different duties and skills. Let’s take a look at those differences. Bookkeeper Bookkeepers handle the day-to-day recording and implementation of financial transactions. Depending on

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Do a Balance Sheet Health Check for Fast Answers

If someone asked you, “How’s Business?” — what would you say? You’d be surprised how many small business owners don’t know. Or they think they know, but are forgetting some costs or not recognizing early warning signs. What’s on the Balance Sheet? Basically, you’ll see three lists: assets, liabilities, and equity. The total

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6 Ways Profit & Loss Statements Help Small Businesses Succeed

The most obvious benefit of your monthly P&L statement is that it shows whether you made more money than you spent — in other words, your net income (or loss). But that’s just the beginning. Here are 6 more ways to use that accounting report to keep your business on track for success.

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A/B Testing: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Nail It

 A/B Testing: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Nail It When you’re running a business, every decision counts. Whether it’s choosing a website design, crafting a catchy headline, or deciding on a marketing strategy, you want to be sure you’re making the right call. That’s where A/B testing comes in.

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Why Accurate Bookkeeping Across Franchisees Is Critical for Franchisors

Franchise systems depend on financial consistency. Every franchisee operates under the same brand, pricing model, operational framework, and unit economics. However, without standardized and accurate bookkeeping across locations, franchisors lose visibility into system performance, unit economics, and financial benchmarks. Accurate bookkeeping at the franchisee level is not only an operational necessity. It directly

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How to Get Your SaaS Books Investor-Ready

SaaS businesses operate in one of the most capital-driven growth environments in modern business. Whether pursuing venture capital, private equity investment, acquisition, or debt financing, financial clarity determines how investors evaluate risk, growth potential, and long-term scalability. Strong SaaS financials do more than document revenue and expenses. Investor-ready books demonstrate predictable revenue streams,

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Why SaaS Businesses Are Switching to Remote Bookkeeping

For many SaaS businesses, bookkeeping starts as an internal task. A founder handles it. An ops lead owns it part-time. Eventually, a junior hire takes it on. That approach works until the business scales. As subscriptions grow, transactions multiply, and revenue models become more complex, bookkeeping stops being a background task and starts

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Is Catch-Up Bookkeeping Necessary For Small Businesses in 2026?

Bookkeeping usually falls behind in small, quiet ways. A month is skipped. Reconciliations stop. Transactions pile up in uncategorized accounts. Reports still exist, but they stop being reviewed because they no longer feel dependable. At the start of 2026, catch-up bookkeeping matters because it restores accuracy. That accuracy directly affects financing, cash flow,

Read More

Is It Time to Switch to an S Corp? 

Summary: As businesses become more profitable, choosing the right tax structure becomes an important planning decision. This blog explains when electing S Corporation status makes sense, how it works, and why timing matters. It breaks down the potential tax benefits, eligibility considerations, and steps involved in making the switch, while emphasizing the importance

Read More
2025 tax deductions

Find These Tax Deductions Before You File Your 2025 Taxes

As 2025 comes to a close, the window to reduce your tax bill is still open, but only if the right moves are made before filing season begins. The most impactful deductions are found and applied before year-end, not after returns are submitted. Identifying opportunities now gives business owners time to take action,

Read More
ecommerce tax return filing on the computer

How Do I Get My eCommerce Books Ready for Tax Season?

Summary To get your eCommerce books ready for tax season, make sure your numbers are accurate. Check your COGS, update your inventory, record all marketplace and processing fees, review shipping and fulfillment costs, and confirm every return and refund is in your books. Make sure your payroll, contractor payments, sales tax, and all

Read More

What is the Best Accounting & HR Tech Stack for My eCommerce Business?

Today’s eCommerce businesses run on data, automation, and speed. Whether selling on Shopify, Amazon, or multiple online channels, success requires an accounting and HR stack built for modern online selling, avoiding manual or disconnected systems that slow businesses down. Xero, Gusto, A2X, and Xendoo form the foundation for that system: A connected, technology-driven

Read More
ecommerce bookkeeping payment over the holidays

5 eCommerce Bookkeeping Tips to Stay Ahead During the Holiday Rush

Summary: Q4 is usually the busiest and most profitable season for eCommerce, but it also brings higher sales volume, increased expenses, and more complex financial data. Strong eCommerce bookkeeping is essential during this time. Keeping accurate books, integrating your tech stack, recording expenses in real time, and analyzing holiday sales data help you

Read More
Business owners filling out the BOI Report

Stay Ahead of the Curve: What the BOI Report and Corporate Transparency Act Means for Small Business Owners

Why the BOI Report Matters As a small business owner, staying compliant with regulations is important to your company’s health. Beyond compliance, understanding the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report can provide critical insights into your business environment. The BOI Report, mandated by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), is designed to increase transparency in

Read More
Business owner smiling using Xendoo's services

Why Your Business Needs xendoo

Managing business finances can be challenging, especially when traditional accounting solutions force you into rigid systems and long-term commitments.  In today’s world, flexibility and adaptability are crucial for small business owners. Small business owners often struggle with inaccurate bookkeeping, messy tax preparation, or worse—financial mismanagement that can cost them thousands. The reality is

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Cybersecurity 101 for Small Businesses: Essential Tips to Protect Your Data

Cybersecurity 101 for Small Businesses: Essential Tips to Protect Your Data In today’s digital age, even the smallest businesses are vulnerable to cyberattacks. Cybercriminals always seek opportunities to exploit weaknesses, whether it’s customer information, payment details, or sensitive business data. For small business owners, understanding cybersecurity basics can be the difference between safeguarding

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5 Bookkeeping Tips for Small Businesses

Financial forecasting is a vital aspect of running a successful small business. It involves predicting future financial performance based on historical data, current trends, and strategic plans. Effective forecasting relies on accurate bookkeeping and thoughtful analysis. Implementing these top five bookkeeping tips will help you enhance your financial forecasting, make informed decisions, and

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7 Tax-Saving Hacks Every Business Owner Needs

Maximizing tax savings is essential for any business aiming to optimize its financial health. By strategically leveraging tax-saving opportunities, you can reduce your taxable income, improve your cash flow, and allow you to reinvest in your business. Here are seven effective ways to enhance your tax savings: 1. Change Your Business Structure Changing

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Gain Profitability & Boost Productivity: Professional Services

In the world of professional services, time is money. Whether you’re a consultant, lawyer, accountant, marketer, or other service provider, your business revolves around selling your time and expertise. So, how can you increase profitability without simply raising your rates? The answer lies in optimizing how you use your time, enhancing productivity, and

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Lifestyle vs. Growth Business: What Sets Them Apart?

As a business owner, one of the most crucial decisions you’ll make is choosing the type of business model that aligns with your personal and professional goals. Should you focus on creating a lifestyle business that offers a balanced work-life dynamic, or is your ambition geared towards a growth business that seeks rapid

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How to Know if Your Business is in the Right Century?

The 21st century has brought rapid changes to how businesses operate, and your customers expect you to keep pace. But are your business operations meeting those expectations, or are you still operating with yesterday’s tools? Let’s explore your front and back offices to find out if you’re soaring with the times or lagging.

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Navigating the Essentials of Hiring and Utilizing Bookkeeping Services

Bookkeeping is the cornerstone of a successful firm, ensuring compliance and financial stability crucial for growth. For small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), maintaining accurate and timely financial records is not only a legal requirement but also a strategic necessity for future planning and informed decision-making. However, the complexity of accounting tasks, from tracking

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10 Accounting Tips for Small Businesses to Keep the Books Balanced

In the ever-evolving business landscape, small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly adopting innovative tools to streamline operations and enhance financial management. One crucial determinant of success for any SMB is how it handles its monthly finances. Good accounting practices not only conform a business to regulations but also create valuable information that

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Mastering the Process of Finding the Right Bookkeeping and Accounting Support

In the dynamic world of small and medium-sized businesses, flawless financial management is key to success. Effective accounting and bookkeeping can either bolster or undermine a company’s growth. For business owners looking to streamline their financial processes, securing the right support is crucial. This guide will walk you through the steps to find

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7 Steps to An Easy Tax Time

As tax season approaches, getting your financial documents and records in order is crucial to ensure a smooth and accurate filing process. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you prepare effectively:   Obtain Your W-3 Form:  Your W-3 form consolidates all individual W-2 forms, reporting employee wages and tax withholdings into one comprehensive

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Turning Election Uncertainty into Opportunity

As the election cycle approaches, small business owners must take proactive steps to ensure their businesses remain resilient regardless of the outcome. While the election period can bring uncertainty, strategic planning and sound financial management can help you navigate it successfully. Here’s how small businesses can prepare for the upcoming election and thrive

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Thriving Through The Tech Waves: Small Business Transformation

Technological advancements have continuously reshaped the business landscape, pushing industries into new realms of efficiency and innovation. Understanding these waves—each marked by distinct technological breakthroughs—is crucial for small businesses aiming to thrive in today’s digital era. The Four Waves of Technological Change and Their Impact on Businesses The First Wave: The Industrial Revolution

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Balancing Act: The Role of Bookkeeping in Scaling Your Business to New Heights

As small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) strive to grow and expand, precise financial management becomes increasingly critical. Among the myriad of tasks business owners juggle daily, bookkeeping stands out as a fundamental component that can significantly impact the company’s ability to scale. When done correctly, bookkeeping not only ensures compliance and financial stability

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Unlocking Business Potential: The Power of KPIs for Small and Medium Enterprise

The Value of KPIs for Small Businesses In the business landscape, It may be difficult to succeed in the ever-changing business world, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). A well-defined strategy is crucial for these small enterprises, the backbone of our economy. However, these smaller companies often face significant challenges on the

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5 Reasons Catch-Up Bookkeeping Can Propel Your Start-up or Small Business

Managing finances can make a big difference in the success of start-ups and small businesses. Maintaining updated and accurate financial records is crucial for many financial management functions. Catch-up bookkeeping is a method for bringing your financial records up to date when they have become outdated. This catch-up bookkeeping is crucial for small

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Managing Financial Risk in Small Business

As a small business owner, understanding that financial risk management is essential to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of the business well into the future is paramount. By understanding and actively mitigating financial risks, businesses can safeguard their assets, maintain stability during economic fluctuations, and seize growth opportunities. Examples of financial risks,

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10 Common Bookkeeping Roadblocks

Accurate financial records are the bedrock of stability and growth in the intricate web of business operations. Bookkeeping, a process encompassing the recording, organization, and categorization of financial transactions, is the cornerstone upon which informed decisions are made and regulatory compliance is upheld. Yet, amidst its critical significance, myriad challenges often obstruct the

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Real-time Bookkeeping and Accounting Tailored for Growing Businesses

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, more than merely relying on innovation and agility is required to maintain a competitive edge; it necessitates real-time insights and data-driven decisions. Efficient bookkeeping and accounting are not mere administrative tasks for growing businesses but are strategic pillars for success. Real-time financial management empowers businesses to make

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7 Common Bookkeeping Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

Running a small business means juggling lots at once, but quite possibly, the most important one is keeping meticulous financial records. Bookkeeping is an essential part of organized financial management and paves the way for the business to maneuver through the complications of financial control. However, with all these activities, the primary activity

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Bookkeeping in the Digital Age: 10 Modern Solutions for Business Owners

In today’s fast-evolving business world, digitizing financial processes has become imperative for competitiveness and managing financial health. All the tools and approaches with modern technology presented for keeping books enable an owner of a business to make decisions well-informed. Here are ten tips and tactics for innovative digital bookkeeping strategies and insights on

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10 Tips and Strategies for Small Business Bookkeeping

Running a small business comes with many responsibilities, but some of the most vital duties are keeping good and accurate records. Bookkeeping is such a critical function to keep the proper administration of business under control, and by adopting the right strategies, you can always ensure that things will be in order. Understanding

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Best business banks of 2023

The biggest rule of thumb when running a company is to keep your personal and business finances separate. To do that, you need to choose the best business bank for you, which may not be the same one you use for your personal finances.  Business bank accounts have different terms and benefits than

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8 Benefits of Online Bookkeeping

You’ve put your heart and soul into your business. So why does it feel like you’re spinning your wheels, trying to keep up with your core business and your administrative overhead at the same time?  When you first started your company, it might have made sense to try to handle your own bookkeeping

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5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Wait to Catch Up on Bookkeeping

Running a business is, without a doubt, a challenging task that requires a lot of commitment, effort, and attention to detail. Did you know 82% of small businesses fail due to cash flow management? Besides managing all aspects of the business, taking care of your books is crucial to achieving financial success while

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Types Of Small Business Financing You Need To Know About

Small business financing is vital as it can make or break your business. When first starting, there are many factors that you need to consider, such as your business plan and your financing options. When creating your business plan, it should outline your goals and objectives to have a clear idea of how

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Year-End Bookkeeping and Accounting Checklist for Small Business Owners

The end of the year is a hectic time for small business owners. Between catching your breath after tax season and managing holiday sales, year-end bookkeeping and accounting tasks understandably fall to the bottom of the to-do list.  xendoo is here to help you avoid the year-end scramble. Check out our year-end bookkeeping

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What Accounts Are Debit and Credit?

Most business owners understand that they need to keep track of their income and expenses but many get tripped up when figuring out what accounts are debits and credits. By getting a firm grasp on the concept of debits and credits, you’ll have a leg up when it comes to completing your accounting

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Small Business Owner’s Equity Guide

If you’re a small business owner, you know that keeping track of all the moving parts can be challenging. Most small business owners keep track of their profit and loss statement, but the owner’s equity is equally important (and often overlooked).   In this guide, we will explain what owner’s equity is and how

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How Much Does a Bookkeeper Cost?

Running a small business is a big job and you may not have the time or experience to manage your own books. If you’re considering hiring an online bookkeeping service, one of the first things you’ll want to know is how much does a bookkeeper cost? Below is an overview of small business

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A Guide to the Chart of Accounts With Examples

Every business should have a chart of accounts. If you’re wondering what exactly that is, we have you covered. We’ll explain everything you need to know and include an example chart of accounts below. Note, if you use xendoo for your accounting, we can set up and maintain your chart of accounts for

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How to Outsource Bookkeeping – A Guide

Since starting your business, you’ve likely filled multiple roles–from product and customer service to bookkeeping and sales–at some point. However, as your business has grown, you may have felt like you don’t want to spend your time doing some of those tasks.  For instance, you’ve probably asked yourself: Should I outsource bookkeeping? Whether

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Steps to Clean Up Accounting Records: A Checklist

  Taking steps to clean up accounting records can be a big undertaking for small business owners. Hopefully, you started your business on the right foot financially. You may diligently record your accounting transactions or have hired someone to take care of accounting for you. If that is not the case, you will

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Fallen Behind on Bookkeeping? Here’s How to Catch Up

Tax season can be stressful, especially if your books are behind, inaccurate, or both. We estimate that roughly 25% of small businesses seek information on how to catch up on business taxes and get their financial records in order. The benefits of clean, accurate books extend far beyond tax season. When your books

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The Top 5 Benefits of Catch Up Bookkeeping

Whether they coach chess players or sell organic puppy food online, every small business owner shares a common driving force: a passion for growing their business. Increasing sales and gaining new customers is one part of the equation. Consistent bookkeeping provides the financial insight needed to strategize for long-term success. With so many

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How Much Does Catch Up Bookkeeping Cost?

When you get behind in your books, you might find yourself sweating a bit. In addition to being worried about how you’ll get caught up, you may also be concerned about the catch-up bookkeeping price you’ll have to spend to bring your financial data up-to-date. Most business owners find that catch-up bookkeeping services

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How Do I Pay Myself and My Taxes as a C-corporation?

When businesses are first created, every responsibility falls on the business owner. As they juggle increasing sales, customer service, marketing, and even bookkeeping and accounting, two questions come to mind – how do I pay myself? How do I pay my business’s taxes?  Self-payment for small business owners is far from simple. There

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What Is Catch-Up Bookkeeping?

When you get behind in your books, you have two choices: lose sleep or turn to a catch-up bookkeeping service to help you out.  What is catch-up bookkeeping? Catch-up or “clean-up” bookkeeping is the method of bringing your financial records up to date. In other words, catch-up bookkeeping lets you spend less time

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How Do I Pay Myself and My Taxes as a Partnership?

Every partnership owner faces the unique challenges of self-payment, tax filing, and maximizing their tax savings. Although they would rather focus on growing their business, taxes and payroll often take up too much of their valuable time.  If the self-payment struggle is all too familiar to you, xendoo is here to help. We

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How Do I Pay Myself and My Taxes as an S-corporation?

When businesses are born, business owners are likely not daydreaming about taxes and payroll. Yet, they still face the unique challenge of figuring out how to pay themselves, file their taxes, and maximize their tax savings. As their business grows, many business owners opt for S-corporation Election due to the tax advantages it

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Bookkeeping Services Rates: A Complete Guide

Keeping up with the books is more than mere paperwork. Maintaining clear financial records can keep your business running smoothly and efficiently, all while providing you with a clear picture of the health of your business.  Chances are that your time is too valuable to spend clicking around in QuickBooks. But can you

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How Franchisors Can Build a Strong Item 19

How Much Money Can I Make? As franchisors work to sell franchises, one question they will always be asked is, “how much money can I make?”. The answer to this question can be found within one section of the Franchise Disclosure Document: Item 19. In order to create a compelling Item 19, franchisors

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The Best Small Business Bookkeeping Solutions

As a small business owner, your time is best spent on the revenue-generating features of your business— not hunched over a computer screen scrolling through QuickBooks!  Thankfully, a reliable bookkeeping solution is just a click away. What should you look for in an accounting or bookkeeping service? Today, we’ll highlight five of the

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4 Signs Your Business Needs Online Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping is Holding You Back Business owners know their companies like the back of their hands. They are the head of every department and perform the work of multiple people. Of all the roles they play, our customers express that the bookkeeper role is their least favorite.  DIY bookkeeping holds business owners back

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How Do I Pay Myself and My Taxes as a Sole Proprietor?

Where to Begin? Businesses are created because business owners have a passion that needs to be pursued.  They may be changing the world and even their own lives. Payroll, however, is most likely not their passion. Yet, every business owner faces the unique challenge of figuring out how to pay themselves. Paying yourself

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xendoo vs. QuickBooks: The Difference

As more small businesses crop up throughout the country, many business owners are starting to realize that a significant task in managing a company, big or small, is bookkeeping.  From choosing an accounting method to managing transactions to setting up payroll, bookkeeping can be an extremely confusing and time-consuming process! That’s why many

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Six Signs You need to Hire a Bookkeeper or an Accountant

Owning a small business requires you to make a constant stream of decisions, one after the next, day after day. While you might have little trouble making decisions on the things that are core to your business – like what products to stock or what services to offer – other choices are outside

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Online Bookkeeping Services for Small Business Owners

Author’s Note: This post was updated on February 23, 2022, with new information, links, and resources. Bookkeeping is vital to the success of every business, but business owners rarely have the time (or desire) to manage it themselves. Many small businesses save time by partnering with an online bookkeeping and accounting team. However,

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Best Real Estate Accounting Tips for Agents and Brokers

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in November 2019 and has been revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.  As the owner of a new real estate business, you’re probably aware of the unique characteristics of your industry. You take a personal interest in the real estate market, and you are excited

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Recipe for Success: 5 Must-Have Ingredients of Restaurant Bookkeeping

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in September 2019 and has been revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.  As a busy restaurateur, it’s easy to push restaurant bookkeeping tasks to the bottom of your priority list. After all, you have better things to do – right? Not so fast. Restaurant bookkeeping

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Selling on Amazon vs. eBay: What you need to know

Ready to start selling your products online? Or have you already built a web presence and you’re looking to expand? From marketplaces like Etsy to building and hosting your own website on Squarespace or Shopify, small businesses have plenty of platforms to sell their products online. But eventually, most professional sellers find themselves

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Pros and Cons of Putting Your Small Business on Amazon

Ecommerce is booming. Total revenue will reach nearly $4.6 billion in 2021 and grow at an annual rate of 4.6% over the next five years – reaching $5.6 billion by 2025. It’s easy to see why owners of small and medium businesses are asking themselves how they can get a piece of the

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Best Small Business Invoicing Practices

Is getting people to pay their invoice balance a challenging part of running your own business? You are not alone. According to a report in Entrepreneur, on average, small businesses had $84,000 in unpaid invoices. Waiting weeks and sometimes months for the checks to arrive and managing cash flow in the meantime can

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How to Do Catch-Up Bookkeeping Services for Small Businesses

Author’s Note: This was updated on Dec 13, 2021, with new information and resources for small business owners.  Nearly 25% of businesses are behind on their books and nearly 41% of business owners try to do their bookkeeping themselves. It happens easily— you fall a month or two behind, then by the time

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Best Online Bookkeeping Software for Small Business

Bookkeepers and bookkeeping services can be a small business owner’s best investment. Bookkeepers save small businesses money by keeping their books in order and providing accurate financial reports – giving the small business owner more time to do what they do best.  Bookkeepers handle a wide range of duties, including recording financial transactions,

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10 Reasons Your Small Business Needs a Bookkeeper

Are you behind on your books? Losing track of your expenses? Do you need someone who can help you file your taxes and stay compliant?  A small business bookkeeper or bookkeeping service can support you with everything from simple bookkeeping to offering more in-depth tax filing services and business consulting. A skilled bookkeeper

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The Best Bookkeeping Service For Your Small Business

There are different types of bookkeeping services for small businesses. You can handle it all yourself, utilizing software like Quickbooks and Xero; hire a part-time small business bookkeeper; or opt for a full-service bookkeeping service like xendoo that can handle it all for you.  What are the different types of bookkeeping services for

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When SMB Owners Use QuickBooks: 6 DIY Mistakes to Avoid

QuickBooks accounting software can be a great tool for small businesses — but only if you’re using the tool right. We often see mistakes or omissions in books that were DIYed by our clients. Unfortunately, even little mistakes can snowball into big, expensive consequences. For example, if your tax return contains errors or

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The Profit and Loss Statement as a Planning Tool

The monthly P&L statement you receive from xendoo is a great snapshot of how your business has performed in the recent past. But did you know that it can also help you strategize for future success? Its numbers can guide you to answers for frequently asked questions like these: Am I Meeting My

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Bookkeeper or Accountant: Which One Do You Need?

What’s the difference between bookkeeping and accounting? For most people, they mean the same thing — the experts responsible for a company’s finances. Traditionally, though, bookkeepers and accountants have different duties and skills. Let’s take a look at those differences. Bookkeeper Bookkeepers handle the day-to-day recording and implementation of financial transactions. Depending on

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Do a Balance Sheet Health Check for Fast Answers

If someone asked you, “How’s Business?” — what would you say? You’d be surprised how many small business owners don’t know. Or they think they know, but are forgetting some costs or not recognizing early warning signs. What’s on the Balance Sheet? Basically, you’ll see three lists: assets, liabilities, and equity. The total

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6 Ways Profit & Loss Statements Help Small Businesses Succeed

The most obvious benefit of your monthly P&L statement is that it shows whether you made more money than you spent — in other words, your net income (or loss). But that’s just the beginning. Here are 6 more ways to use that accounting report to keep your business on track for success.

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A/B Testing: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Nail It

 A/B Testing: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Nail It When you’re running a business, every decision counts. Whether it’s choosing a website design, crafting a catchy headline, or deciding on a marketing strategy, you want to be sure you’re making the right call. That’s where A/B testing comes in.

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