The Bookkeeping Trinity: Know Your Options / March 29, 2017 by Paco de Leon

There are three different ways to get bookkeeping set up for your small business: do it yourself, hire someone or a combination of the two.

Clarity in the New Year. / January 10, 2017 by Paco de Leon

The start of a New Year is a beautiful time. It's full of potential; a natural inflection point; a pause. Whether it's true or not, it feels like everyone is focused on reflection and intention. We're all making space for ourselves and with that comes giving space to others. And that space allows us clarity, if we choose to seek it.

Why You Need Year-End Tax Planning with Your Accountant / November 22, 2016 by Paco de Leon

Full disclosure: I'm not an accountant. I just get to hang out with them, which makes me dangerous to myself and others. This isn't tax advice. It's advice to seek tax advice.

We should all show our accountants some love. They bust their asses reading, interpreting and applying the tax laws. They file our taxes. They walk through the fire of dealing with the IRS and other tax authorities. And they help us at the end of the year with tax planning.

Accountant vs. Bookkeeper. Know The Difference. / November 16, 2016 by Paco de Leon

Not all accountants are bookkeepers and not all bookkeepers are accountants. Each play a role vital to your business. Both bookkeeping and accounting rely on each other and share a common goal, but the processes for each varies.

Stop Sucking at Bookkeeping: How To Create A System / June 21, 2016 by Paco de Leon

I promise you, I'm not passionate about bookkeeping. I'm passionate about helping people get their shit together so they can focus on what matters.

Two Bookkeeping Resources for Freelancers Who Hate Bookkeeping / June 1, 2016 by Paco de Leon

Last year, while running a small, boutique bookkeeping firm, I somehow got 9 months behind on my own bookkeeping and it totally sucked trying to catch up.