What are you hoping to achieve next year as an entrepreneur? Do you want more profit, more time with family, more sales, to learn a new skill or software tool? What is one thing you can do to make that change stick? First, get clear on your goals. Quantity is important here. If you have […]
Last week, I began a 4-part blog series on preparing for the year-end and tax time. In this series, I’m outlining tips on how to prepare for year-end and tax time without the stress that typically plagues ecommerce business owners this time of year. How did you do with your tasks for Week 1? Let’s […]
Here we are. It’s December already. Q4. That means holiday cheer, peppermint lattes, last-minute shopping, and yes, the dreaded year-end prep time! But does it have to be so stressful? What if you could prepare for year-end and tax time in a more organized fashion and reduce the stress that comes with this time of […]
The ecommerce business model continues to soar with an almost constant influx of new sellers on Amazon and other online platforms. We see it daily here at bookskeep, both with existing clients and those seeking our help in getting their fledgling businesses started on the right path from the beginning. One of the first pieces […]
We have been blown away by the response to the Financial Statement Blog Series! This topic seems to be extremely helpful to our clients and community. If you are interested in learning more about financial statements and what they are telling you about your business, fill out the survey here. It is super short and […]
As all good business owners know, the key to accurate financials is accurate data. What goes into those numbers determines what your financial reports are going to tell you. You want to ensure that you’re getting an accurate picture of your business’ current health. One thing I talk about quite often is cash on hand. […]
“Where does my cash go?” It’s a typical question I hear many times. Along with this one—“My P&L shows I made $400,000, so why don’t I have that much in my bank account?” My favorite graph to illustrate the solution to this problem is the Cash Flow Waterfall. In the example below, we have used […]
What is My Balance Sheet Trying to Tell Me? Your financial statements are like the road maps of your business. They tell you where you’ve been, where you are and where you’re headed. Whether it’s the P&L, Cash Flow Statement, or Balance Sheet, every report you run is speaking to you, telling you something important […]
From the 1st to the 15th of each month, our team is scrambling to ensure we get financials out to our clients because we know the sooner we get the data in their hands, the sooner they have data for solid decision making. I wonder though, how quickly do our clients open the reports once they […]
“Know your numbers” is a common phrase when we advise our clients. No one has ever asked me which numbers and why? But I think these are good questions, so I’m going to give you a rundown on the important numbers. Let’s start by getting clear about the purposes your financial statements serve. Just like […]