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How to Record Business Expenses Paid with Personal Funds

Bookkeeping tips, How-Tos, New Boutiques

Have you ever used personal funds for business expenses? It’s common for small business owners. Maintaining accurate records, creating a reimbursement form, and tracking reimbursements is key. Good bookkeeping practices provide valuable insights into your business’s financial health. Learn how to handle personal expenses with ease.

Understanding the Profit First System for Retail Businesses

Bookkeeping Basics, How-Tos, New Boutiques, Taxes, Tools & Tech

I’m here to tell you how the Profit First system works, and how you can use it to help manage the cash in your retail business. 

Understanding Inventory vs Cost of Goods Sold in Retail

Bookkeeping Basics

Are you struggling to make sense of the finances in your product-based business? Does the concept of inventory vs cost of goods sold leave you feeling like your head is spinning in circles? Then, I’m glad you’re here!

My #1 Bookkeeping Tip to Simplify Your Boutique Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping Basics, New Boutiques

My #1 bookkeeping tip is NOT mixing business & personal funds in the same bank & credit card accounts is a recipe for disaster.

How to Record Your Shopify Payouts (No, It’s not all Sales)

Bookkeeping Basics, How-Tos

Deposits from Shopify or any other payment processor are not just your “sales”. They can represent up to 6 separate bookkeeping items.

3 Ways to Improve Profitability In Your Retail Boutique

Financial Analysis, How-Tos

Alright, you’ve got your business off the ground and all the operations seem to be running smoothly You’re getting a steady stream of customers and sales, however, you are ALWAYS seemingly short on cash. Where is it all going??

How Do You Pay Yourself as a Small Business Owner?

Bookkeeping Basics, How-Tos

Unlike a regular employee, being a business owner doesn’t always come with a regular paycheck. But what does it look like to pay yourself? Learn more here!

How You Categorize Expenses Doesn’t REALLY Matter That Much

Bookkeeping Basics

So many business owners get hung up on categorizing expenses the “right” way. Today, I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t really matter what you call them!

Why Better Bookkeeping is Essential for Your Retail Business

New Boutiques

If you’ve recently shrugged your shoulders and said your bookkeeping is “good enough” – then you need better bookkeeping.

5 Essential Bookkeeping Tasks for a Stress-Free Tax Season

Bookkeeping Basics, Bookkeeping tips, Tools & Tech

Keep reading to learn EXACTLY what (and when) you should be doing certain bookkeeping tasks to stay on top of it all!

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My name is Megan, and I help busy boutique owners navigate the complex world of bookkeeping and taxes in the retail industry.

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