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09/04/2026

My next newsletter, "📊 Is It Too Early to Start Planning for 2027?" is coming September 8. Subscribe to get it and stay in the loop on everything I'm creating.

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09/04/2026

☕ Coffee with Beth: This is what I'll be working on over the next few weeks.

January may seem like a long way off, but 1099 season doesn't start in January. At least it shouldn't. 😉

This time of year, we start reviewing our clients' vendor lists and looking for anyone who may need a 1099 but doesn't have a completed Form W-9 on file.

Why now?

Because January is a terrible time to discover that you need a contractor's legal name, business name, address, tax classification and taxpayer identification number... and you can't get them to return your calls. 😂

Our preference is always to collect a completed W-9 before a contractor is paid for the first time. But when that doesn't happen, now is the time to start filling in the gaps.

So over the next few weeks, some of our clients will be getting lists from us saying, essentially, “We're missing W-9s for these vendors. Let's get them now.”

Future-you will be very grateful when January rolls around. ☕📋

Bookkeeper tip: If you work with contractors, make collecting a W-9 part of your onboarding process. Don't wait until you need to prepare the 1099.

#1099

09/03/2026

Get your finances on the right track with the QuickBooks Online setup that fits your small business. 📊 💼

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09/03/2026

Bookkeeping has a way of sliding down the to-do list when you’re busy actually running the business. 📚

One month gets behind, then another, and before you know it, you’re trying to make business decisions without current financial information.

Getting caught up isn't just about checking bookkeeping off your list. Current, accurate books help you understand:

📊 How the business is actually performing
💵 Where your cash is going
📈 Whether you're making progress toward your goals
🧾 What needs attention before it becomes a bigger problem

If your books have fallen behind, don't wait until tax time to deal with them. Getting them caught up now gives you useful financial information for the decisions you're making today.

You run the business. We’ll handle the books. 💙

09/02/2026

Starting your bookkeeping from scratch can feel a little overwhelming. Where do you even begin?

A good bookkeeping system doesn't have to be complicated, but it does need to be set up correctly.

A few basics can make a big difference:

📌 Choose bookkeeping software that fits your business
📌 Make sure your business information is entered correctly
📌 Build a chart of accounts that actually reflects your business
📌 Connect your financial accounts and categorize transactions correctly
📌 Create a regular bookkeeping routine so you don't fall behind

And here's one we can't emphasize enough: don't guess.

If you're not sure how something should be set up or categorized, ask before making changes. Fixing a small question now is usually much easier than untangling months of transactions later.

Swipe through for the basics of building a bookkeeping system that gives you useful financial information from the start. 👉

09/01/2026

Sales and use tax payments can be overwhelming for small business owners. 📊🕒

We ensure your payments are processed on time and stay compliant with current regulations. ✅

Let us handle the tracking for you. 🗂️ Contact us today at (443) 858-6579 for expert assistance.

09/01/2026

Hello, September! 🍂

We may still have a few months left in 2026, but this is a great time to check in on where your business stands and where you want it to be by year-end.

Before the month gets away from you:

📊 Review your August numbers. What went well? What needs your attention?

📚 Make sure your bookkeeping is current. You can't make good decisions using outdated or inaccurate numbers.

🎯 Revisit your revenue and profit goals. Are you on track, or do you need to make some adjustments?

💵 Take a look at cash flow. What's coming in, what's going out, and what expenses are coming up?

🔎 If you know you'll need a bookkeeper or tax professional, start looking now. Waiting until year-end can make it much harder to find the right person.

📅 Look ahead at upcoming deadlines so there are fewer surprises later.

September gives us a good opportunity to check the map, make a few course corrections if necessary, and finish the year intentionally.

What's one goal you're working toward in your business this September? 👇

08/31/2026

📅 September 15 is an important tax deadline for many business owners.

If any of these apply to you, mark your calendar now:

✔️ Third quarter estimated tax payments are due for self-employed individuals and business owners who make quarterly estimated tax payments.

✔️ Extended Partnership (Form 1065) returns are due.

✔️ Extended S Corporation (Form 1120-S) returns are due.

Missing a tax deadline can result in unnecessary penalties and interest, so it's worth taking a few minutes now to make sure you're prepared.

While we don't prepare tax returns, one of the best ways to make tax season less stressful is by keeping your bookkeeping accurate and up to date throughout the year. Clean books make the entire process smoother for both you and your tax preparer.

Have you already checked this deadline off your list? ✅

08/28/2026

My next newsletter "📊 6 Questions Every Business Owner Should Ask Before Year-End" is coming August 31. Subscribe to get it and stay in the loop on everything I'm creating.

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Featured Post💼 Juggling Multiple Income Streams? Keep Your Books Legally Clean 📊Hi Reader!about 1 year ago • 1 min read

08/28/2026

QuickBooks is a powerful tool... but let's be honest, some features can be confusing.

Whether you're new to QuickBooks or you've been using it for years, there's usually one feature that still makes you stop and think.

Which one gives you the most trouble?

🔹 Bank feeds
🔹 Reconciliation
🔹 Income Statement or Balance Sheet reports
🔹 Invoicing
🔹 Payroll
🔹 Sales tax
🔹 Matching vs. Categorizing transactions
🔹 Recording loan payments
🔹 Inventory tracking
🔹 Something else?

Share your answer in the comments. 👇

You might inspire a future post or video that answers your question!