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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


“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


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


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


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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