Category Accounting

Ever looked at an invoice for imported goods and wondered why the cost just jumped? Or noticed the price of a new appliance creep up, even without a big product change? There’s often a hidden character in this economic story:…

If you’re an owner-operator or an independent truck driver, you already know the road is more than just your workplace—it’s your livelihood. Every mile you drive comes with expenses, and while fuel, maintenance, and insurance get most of the attention,…

Running a successful trucking business means knowing your numbers inside and out. The single most important tool for this is your Profit and Loss (P&L) statement. It’s a straightforward report that shows you exactly where your money is coming from…

If you’ve ever found yourself torn between using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, you’re not alone. It’s a common debate in offices, classrooms, and freelance circles everywhere. For most of my corporate career, Excel was all I knew. I hadn’t…

The hum of the diesel engine, the endless ribbon of highway, the independence—that’s the life you chose as an owner-operator. You’re the captain of your own ship, the master of your own destiny. But with that freedom comes a responsibility…

It started as a passion. That thing you did on weekends or late at night to unwind. Maybe you started selling your amazing knit creations on Etsy, designing logos for a few friends, or delivering for DoorDash to make some…

Running a small business means you’re used to wearing a lot of hats — and come tax time, you might be adding “accountant” to the list, too. Sure, you can use TurboTax or another tax software, and it’ll guide you…