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How to Make Tax Time Easier: Simple Bookkeeping Habits That Pay Off All Year
As September winds down, it’s hard to believe there are really only three months left until year-end. As we move into the 4th quarter,...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Sep 233 min read


How AI Can Simplify Bookkeeping for Solopreneurs
As a solopreneur, bookkeeping often ends up on the back burner—but it doesn’t have to. With AI-powered tools, you can automate transaction categorization, invoicing, receipt capture, and even get real-time financial insights. These smart features save time, reduce errors, and help you stay on top of your numbers without the overwhelm. AI won’t replace your judgment—it supports you so you can focus more on growing your business.

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Jun 203 min read


Is the Cloud Safe for Your Bookkeeping?
Wondering if cloud bookkeeping is safe? As more software moves online — including QuickBooks — many small business owners are asking smart questions about data security. This post breaks down what cloud-based bookkeeping really means, how platforms like QuickBooks Online protect your data, and what simple steps you can take to keep your financial info safe. Learn why the cloud might actually be a more secure option than desktop software.

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
May 203 min read


Top 5 Non-Accounting Tools Every Solopreneur Should Know for Better Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping isn’t just about posting transactions, reconciling accounts, and financial reports. As a solopreneur or small business owner, you need to organize more than just your numbers—you need to organize your time, your files, your notes, and your workflow.
The good news? There are some powerful, non-accounting tools out there that can make staying on top of your bookkeeping smoother, faster, and a whole lot less stressful.
Here are five of my top picks that I recommend

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Apr 183 min read


The Benefits of Starting the Year with a Clean Financial Slate
At the start of every year, we all set new goals, and make plans for the upcoming 12 months. And I get it, looking ahead at the...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Jan 173 min read


Setting Up Your Accounting Software: Beyond Plug-and-Play
Contrary to what much of the marketing out there says, most accounting software is not plug-and-play.

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Sep 19, 20243 min read


YES! You can Do Your Own Bookkeeping
I truly believe that there are business owners who can do their own books and those that maybe shouldn't. And I want to empower and support

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Aug 14, 20242 min read


Best Practices to Get Paid Faster as a Small Business Owner
Being a small business owner has many benefits. You can choose who you work with, how you work, when you work, and your income potential...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Aug 9, 20233 min read


6 Good Reasons to Use Bookkeeping Software Instead of Spreadsheets
To be clear, I don’t have anything against spreadsheets; I actually love spreadsheets! I use them quite regularly for a variety of...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Jun 29, 20234 min read


4 Things Business Owners Should Do at the Beginning of a New Quarter
Have you ever wondered if there were things you should be doing on a quarterly basis that maybe you were missing? Here are 4 things you...

Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Apr 8, 20213 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


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


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


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
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