Bryce Warnes

A simple guide to accounting, recordkeeping, and taxes for property management businesses.

Looking for an accounting solution? Here are the most popular options—including one you should definitely avoid.

How much are you spending and how much are you keeping? Profit and loss statements are the key to finding out.

Master cash flow statements, master your business’s cash flow.

There’s a lot of hidden costs invested in a product by the time you sell it. The good news is, those costs are tax deductible.

When it comes to taxes, LLCs are shapeshifters. Learn the right way to pay yourself, depending on your business structure.

A financial forecast tries to predict what your business will look like (financially) in the future—which is key for uncertain, economic times.

When you know how to read your financial statements, you can find ways to increase your profit, and catch problems before they grow.

As an essential ingredient in financial forecasting, pro forma statements let you try on the future for size—and see which business moves are the right fit for you.

Selling products on Amazon? Here’s everything you need to know about Amazon fees to help you make money-saving moves (and avoid any nasty surprises in the future).

If you can read an income statement, you can read your business.

Your PayPal account is blowing up. Now, are your books balanced?

If you're a startup burning cash, you'll need to pay attention to your burn rate. Here's what that means.

Your small business dictionary. These are the essential financial terms every small business owner needs to understand.

Looking for an invoice template? Take your pick. We’ve rounded up some of the best invoice templates.

Invoicing is the bread and butter of your business. Literally: If you don’t invoice, you don’t get paid, and you can’t afford bread or butter.

Overhead is the cost of staying in business—learn how to track how much you’re really earning and build rock-solid profit projections.

Learn how to put a price on your business, and how to judge the value of a business you want to buy.

You need to make an important distinction every time you hire paid help. Is the worker an employee or an independent contractor?

Reducing your fixed and variable costs increases your profit. But first, you need to tell the difference between the two.

Understanding (and lowering) variable costs can help your business make more money—so long as you don’t sacrifice quality in the process

There are two ways to deduct business mileage from your taxes. Which should you choose? The one that pays the most, of course.

Everything you need to know about filing 1099s.

Here's what you need to know about the differences between Form W-9 and Form 1099 so you can stay on top of your tax responsibilities.

If you're a freelancer, this guide will help you get sorted out for tax season, so you can get back to billing clients.

Form 1040-ES is essential for filing quarterly estimated taxes—and, luckily, it’s pretty straightforward.

If you’re depreciating assets on your tax return, you need to file Form 4562—here’s how you take care of it.

With working from home being more normal, it's time to take advantage of the potential tax savings it grants you.

A top-notch business website can improve your brand. Plus, you can deduct some web development costs on your tax return.

While you can’t escape tax season, you *can* make it less painful by claiming all of the deductions you’re eligible for as an ecommerce entrepreneur.

Trump's 2018 tax plan affects every small business in the U.S. There are big tax breaks C corporations, a 20% deduction for most service businesses, and a few changes to what expenses you can deduct.

Flexible taxes, liability protection—what’s not to love? Discover whether a single member LLC is the right structure for your business.

It's normal to be afraid of the IRS. But when you know what all the penalties are, and how to avoid them, the IRS will seem less scary.

A simple guide to depreciating assets with the double declining balance method.

The work clothing tax deduction is commonly scrutinized, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't claim it on your tax return.

Once your filing is out of the way, you only face one more tax hurdle: Paying the IRS. Learn about the easiest way to get it done.

You’d be hard pressed to find an entrepreneur that didn’t use a combination of software, apps, and online tools to run their business. Thankfully, the cost of these expenses is generally tax-deductible.

Learn how depreciation works, and leverage it to increase your small business tax savings—especially when you need them the most.

How to calculate, file, and pay unemployment tax for each of your employees.

Shopping for a tax solution for your business is like shopping for underwear: You want to find a comfortable fit. Here’s our breakdown of the most popular options—the good and the bad.

You need a tax ID number to file taxes for you business. We answer all the questions you might have about that.

Tax season is stress-free when you get Bench to do your books. Here's what that looks like.

Virtual bookkeeping is the latest thing. Here's what it is, and how to hire a good bookkeeper online.

Get a free excel bookkeeping template for small business owners, plus a quick and painless guide to doing your own bookkeeping.

How does up-to-date bookkeeping benefit your business? We thought you'd never ask.

Follow these 6 steps to get your financial records tax-ready and comply with IRS requirements. Learn how to streamline your process and make bookkeeping manageable.

Adjusting entries keep everything in balance, making sure your expenses and revenue are accurate and up to date.

What’s the difference between Bench, and a traditional bookkeeper? We thought you’d never ask.

Bench is bookkeeping done for you. QuickBooks is...not. Here's a full breakdown of the differences between Bench and DIY software.

Discover what a general ledger is, the various types of general ledger accounts, and why they are essential for your small business's financial health.

Bank reconciliations might be boring, but they'll save your sanity at tax time.

Expense, debit, credit, or asset? Let's cover one of the most fundamental principles of small business bookkeeping: how to categorize business transactions.

We’ve compiled the best small business loans of 2024 in eight categories, so you can find the one that fits for your business.

Every small business needs a bank. Here are the best ones this year.

The only article you'll need to read to pick a small business credit card.

Sorta fun fact: the APR on a loan isn’t the same as a percentage rate. Here’s how to understand the difference, so you can pick the most affordable loan for your business (and avoid paying more than you expect).

A loan can usher in a growth spurt for your business—but it takes some planning to qualify for one.

A financial detox is like a juice cleanse for your business. Only, instead of giving you low blood sugar and a craving for pizza, it gives you a more organized, more successful business.

Need a quick cash boost for your business? A micro loan gets you funds of $50,000 or less—even if your business is brand new, or your credit record has seen better days.

We’ve broken down the process of starting a business in California into nine simple steps. Here’s how to get started.

Whether it’s passive income or a new career, an online business can give you what you’re looking for—so long as you start out on the right foot.

Half of all businesses fail before their fifth birthday. Here are the twelve steps you need to follow to start a business with longevity.

If you’re feeling inspired to start a dropshipping business, we've got you covered with our 13-step guide to setting up your business properly from day one.

You’ve got lessons to teach, and other business owners want to learn. But starting a consulting takes planning if it’s going to succeed. Here are 12 steps you can start now.

A simple definition of a joint venture, how to form one, and how it's different from a partnership.

The sole proprietorship business structure is relatively easy to set up. Just make sure you're aware of its pros and cons before you get started.

Don’t you love it when a plan comes together? Writing a business plan doesn’t just help you get a loan or bring on investors—it also helps you look into the future of your business so you can make smart decisions in the present.

Love to cook? Want to run your own business? Starting a catering company could be the right move for you—and these 12 steps make it easy.

Tracking miles can save you money in taxes, but you need to keep organized. Logbooks and paper records can make a mess. These mileage tracker apps keep your car from turning into a rolling filing cabinet.

An SBA loan can help your business grow—here’s how to qualify for one.

The EIDL loan has now re-opened for all small businesses who have been financially affected by COVID-19. Here's how to apply.

If you get paid via invoices, and you struggle with cash flow, this one’s for you.

There are a ton of options when it comes to business insurance—here’s how to choose.

It's not just huge mega-corps that need a board of directors.

Have you done everything you can to save your business cash? Here’s how you can pinch pennies without going “full Scrooge.”

We sat down to chat with Monika Rose about her journey as an entrepreneur and a partner with Bench. Through her online courses, Monika helps ...

How one entrepreneur keeps her business flexible with Bench and Freshbooks.

The AMIGA founder and immigration lawyer shares how she overcame incredible odds to rebuild her life and run her practice.

Here’s how FreshBooks and Bench saved Graham’s back office day-to-day—so he could focus on saving the planet.