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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March 24, 2026

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

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

Learn your numbers

Financial Pro Tips

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.

Estimated Tax Payments

April 6, 2026
Estimated tax payments don't have to be confusing. Learn how to avoid penalties and manage cash flow.

Your Net Income Isn't Yours

April 14, 2026
Your net income isn't yours. It's what's left after expenses but before everything else your business needs to fund.

Motivation vs Discipline

April 20, 2026
Most business owners don't have a numbers problem. They have a habit problem when it comes to looking at their numbers.

Warranty Work Pricing

April 27, 2026
Warranty work is one of the most common ways contractors lose money without really noticing it.

Profitable But Broke?

May 1, 2026
Profit doesn't always mean cash in the bank. Learn why your business can look profitable but still feel broke.

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