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6 Things to Outsource to Save You Money This Year
Most small businesses start out on a budget and the small business owner tries to save money wherever they can, which means doing a lot...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Jan 18, 20214 min read


What you need to know about the new 1099-NEC
If you own a business or are a freelancer/subcontractor to businesses, you are most likely very familiar with the 1099-MISC form. This...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Nov 13, 20202 min read


How to Stay Connected When Working from Home
I have been working from a home office for over a decade. With the changes put in place right now and so many people being asked to work...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Mar 18, 20202 min read


When An Expense Isn’t An Expense
As business owners and freelancers, we pay a lot of different vendors for a lot of different things. Most of these payments wind up on...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Jul 22, 20193 min read


5 Reasons You Should Take Time Off
“I haven’t had a vacation in years.”, is a sentence I’ve heard many clients and potential clients state throughout the years I’ve been in...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Jan 16, 20193 min read


5 Things to Know about the New Tax Laws as a Business Owner
What do you as a small business owner need to know regarding the tax changes that took effect with the passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Aug 14, 20182 min read


5 Tips to Keep Your Side Hustle from Turning into a Major Headache!
It seems as if suddenly everyone has a side hustle. Your sister is selling essential oils, your brother-in-law is flipping houses, your...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Jun 25, 20182 min read


Get To Know Your Financial Reports: The Profit & Loss Statement
The Profit & Loss or Income Statement is everyone’s favorite financial report. But do you really understand what is and isn’t included...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Mar 12, 20183 min read


Get To Know Your Financial Reports: The Balance Sheet
The balance sheet is a financial report that’s loaded with information, yet often overlooked by business owners who want to know How much...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Feb 22, 20182 min read


Choosing the Right Tax Preparer for Your Business
It’s that time of year again and many business owners are looking to their tax preparer to help them file their tax return, reduce their...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Jan 17, 20183 min read


Preparing your Business for Bad Winter Weather
Winter is upon us, and here in New England, that means snow and ice are just around the corner. Severe snow and ice storms, which can cut...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Dec 8, 20173 min read


Three Major Time Wasters for Business Owners
Time Management = Cash Management We’ve all heard the saying “Time is Money.” This is especially true when it comes to running your own...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Sep 27, 20173 min read


3 Bookkeeping Tasks You Should Automate
Staying on top of your bookkeeping and knowing where your finances stand is one of the keys to running a successful, thriving business. ...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Aug 28, 20172 min read


4 Things to do This Summer to Make Tax Time Easier
Summer is not the time when most business owners are thinking about taxes. We tend to be more focused on vacations, barbecues, beach...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Jul 17, 20173 min read


Are You Enjoying a Hobby or Running a Business?
Many successful businesses began as a hobby and grew to be a business. But some businesses also become hobbies. Why? Because their owners...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Jun 9, 20173 min read


4 Professional Services Your Small Business Should Outsource
Are you spending so much time and energy trying to be an expert in every aspect of your business that you aren’t enjoying the benefits of...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
May 11, 20173 min read


The Difference Between Bookkeepers, Accountants, and CPAs
The terms bookkeeper, accountant, and CPA are often used interchangeably and frequently cause confusion to those not in the financial...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Mar 10, 20172 min read


Records You Should Keep for Your Business Taxes
If you’re like most business owners, you’ve started boxing up files, paperwork, and payroll records for 2016 to make room for what will...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Feb 9, 20173 min read


Stop Wasting Time on 1099s
It is that time of year…Small business owners all over the country are spending time gathering information from their vendors and...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Jan 12, 20172 min read


Holiday Related Business Deductions
Accounting guidelines for holiday parties, gifts, and bonuses ‘Tis the season for giving. During the holidays, many businesses reward...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Dec 20, 20162 min read
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