Accounting, bookkeeping, and tax tips to help your business succeed.

How Brian Scudamore Fired Everyone and Saved 1-800-GOT-JUNK?

Before he ran the biggest junk removal service in the world, Brian Scudamore was hiding in his office, wondering how to reset a culture he wasn’t proud of.

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Small Business Stories

Betting the Farm (and the 4Runner): Vega Co-founder’s Road to a $550 Million Exit

Charles Chang went all in for his vision—and thinks you should too.

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Tax Tips

How to Get Your Business Ready for Tax Season

Tax season isn’t for a while—which means now is the perfect time to prepare for it.

Bookkeeping

The Top 7 QuickBooks/DIY Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

Do your own books, they said. It'll be easy, they said.

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Tax Tips

How the 2018 Trump Tax Reform Affects Your Small Business

The 2018 tax reform affects every small business in the United States. Here's how.

Bookkeeping

An Inside Look at How Bench Does Your Bookkeeping

On the fence about Bench? Here's an inside look at how we do your books.

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Bookkeeping

The Art of Bank Reconciliation: A How-To Guide for Small Businesses

Our guide to the most boring but helpful bookkeeping practice known to mankind.

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Bookkeeping

What Does a Bookkeeper Actually Do?

We break down the ins and outs of a bookkeeper’s role and why a good one is worth their weight in gold.

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Bookkeeping

How (and When) to File a 1099 Form

If you worked with an independent contractor, you may need to file a Form 1099-MISC. This guide will leave you prepared and ready to file your 1099s.

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