Financial Pro Tips

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Every week, Jenn breaks down a small business finance topic in plain English. Watch the video, read the post, or both. Bookkeeping, cash flow, taxes, CFO strategy, and everything in between.

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July 14, 2026

Profit & Loss Comparisons: See the Bigger Picture, Make Better Decisions

Comparing your profit and loss statement across time periods turns a flat page of numbers into real context. Here is how year-over-year, quarter-over-quarter, and common-size comparisons reveal what is actually happening in your business.

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12-Month Rolling Forecasts: A Better Way to Plan for Growth

July 7, 2026
A rolling 12-month forecast updates every month so you can plan around seasonality, cash flow, and growth instead of reacting. Here is how it works and why it beats a static budget.

Tax Nexus Explained: What It Is and Whether It Applies to You

June 16, 2026
Tax nexus is the link between your business and a state's tax rules. Learn what triggers it, the thresholds to watch, and how to avoid costly surprises.

Why Reconciliations Matter: The Key to Accurate Financials

June 9, 2026
Categorizing transactions in QuickBooks is not the same as reconciling. Reconciliations are the verification step that turns mostly-accurate books into truly reliable financials.

Common Size Reporting: How to Read Your Financials in Percentages

June 2, 2026
Common size reporting converts your financial statements into percentages so you can spot trends, protect margins, and make smarter tax planning decisions.

Financial Reports for Contractors: The 3 Numbers You Need to Know

March 24, 2026
Three numbers every contractor should track every month. If you only look at one report, this is what to look at.

Bookkeeping for Contractors

March 24, 2026
How your bookkeeping is set up determines what you can actually see. Here's why the wrong setup hides what your business is really doing.

Common Cash Flow Problems

March 25, 2026
The cash flow problems we see most often in growing trade businesses, and what to do about each one before they catch up to you.

Job Costing Training

April 2, 2026
A training walk-through on how to track real costs by job so you actually know which projects make money and which ones don't.

Home Office Deductions

April 2, 2026
What qualifies for the home office deduction, how to calculate it, and the records you need to claim it without raising flags.

LLC vs S-Corp

May 7, 2026
Are you trying to decide between an LLC and an S-Corp? Here's when it makes sense to elect S-Corp status and save on taxes.

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