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Bookkeeping & Business


“Why I Started a Bookkeeping Biz in My Barn Boots (and Why It Works)”
Turns out, you don’t need a blazer to run a legit business. Just some grit, Wi-Fi, and the ability to talk taxes without falling asleep...
Sandy Gruninger
Dec 21 min read


“Business, Grief, and Google Calendar: My Life’s Weird New Trio”
Nothing about building a business while grieving makes sense 🤷♀️ But here I am, booking client calls in between crying in my truck and...
Sandy Gruninger
Nov 41 min read


“If You’re Not Doing Your Books… You’re Probably Leaving Money on the Table”
This isn’t scare tactics. It’s real talk: if you’re running a business (even a teeny tiny one) and not tracking your finances — you’re...
Sandy Gruninger
Oct 201 min read


“Horse Hair, Dog Slobber & Happy Juice: The Real MVPs of My Sanity”
Some people have a yoga mat and green smoothies. I’ve got a horse who steps on my toes, two dogs who judge my life choices, and a...
Sandy Gruninger
Oct 101 min read


“What No One Tells You About Grief… Like How You Forget to Shave One Leg”
Grief isn’t just tears and tissues. It’s forgetting where your keys are, shaving only one leg 🪒, and crying in the Walmart parking lot...
Sandy Gruninger
Sep 251 min read


What I wish I Knew Before Starting My Freelance Bookkeeping Biz
If I could go back and talk to day-one Sandy—nervous, hopeful, clicking “create account” in QuickBooks—I’d tell her this: 💬 You don’t...
Sandy Gruninger
Aug 211 min read


What my Horse Taught Me About Stress & Control
My cutting horse taught me more about stress than any therapist ever did. Here’s the thing—she doesn’t respond to tension. Not well,...
Sandy Gruninger
Aug 131 min read


“Starting Over Isn’t a Moment — It’s a Thousand Tiny Decisions”
We think of starting over like a single moment. A clean slate. But it’s not. It’s dishes. Bills. Saying yes when you’re scared. And...
Sandy Gruninger
Aug 121 min read


How Losing My Husband Changed How I Do Business & Life
When Kevin passed, my entire world shifted—including how I show up in my business. Suddenly, every system I used, every plan I’d made,...
Sandy Gruninger
Aug 51 min read


Montana Small Business? Here's Why Local Bookkeeping Still Matters!
There are a million online services out there offering bookkeeping for “just $49/month.”But they won’t walk your pasture. They don’t get...
Sandy Gruninger
Jul 231 min read


How Mental Wellness Impacts Your Money Decisions (and what to do about it)
Ever notice how hard it is to focus on bills, invoicing, or QuickBooks when your brain is fried? There’s a reason for that—and it’s...
Sandy Gruninger
Jul 101 min read


What Can You Write Off? 7 Tax Deductions Small Business Owners Miss
There’s nothing worse than overpaying Uncle Sam just because you didn’t know what counted as a write-off. So here’s a quick roundup of 7...
Sandy Gruninger
Jul 11 min read


Why Your Business Deserves More Than a DIY Bookkeeping Hack
Trying to DIY your books to “save money”? I get it—we’ve all been there. But here’s the truth: DIY bookkeeping is fine... until it isn’t....
Sandy Gruninger
Jun 241 min read


Is It Time to Outsource Your Bookkeeping? 5 Signs You’re Drowning in Receipts
Running a business is hard enough without being your own accountant. If you’re constantly playing catch-up with invoices, payroll, and...
Sandy Gruninger
Jun 161 min read
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