Dan Enge, CPA

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6 min read

5 Consequences of Withdrawing from a 401(k) Early

Running a business takes guts, grit, and a strong stomach for surprises. Sometimes those surprises come in the form of unexpected expenses or a cash...

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4 min read

3 Ways Monthly Accounting Helps Professional Service Businesses

Imagine this: You're juggling client deadlines, managing your team, fielding last-minute questions, and somewhere in the chaos, receipts are piling...

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5 min read

What Happens if I Fall Far Behind on Bookkeeping?

Falling behind on bookkeeping isn’t something most business owners plan to do. It just sort of happens. One missed week turns into a missed month....

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6 min read

What is a Schedule K-1?

You open your mailbox and spot something that looks official—an IRS form labeled “Schedule K-1.” You’ve never seen one before, and suddenly your tax...

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6 min read

The Hidden Costs of Filing a Tax Extension — And How to Avoid Them

Filing a tax extension seems like an easy way to buy time, right? But for small business owners, it can quietly cost more than you expect.

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Best Restaurant POS Systems Compared: Toast, Clover, and Square

Running a restaurant is exciting, but it’s not easy. On any given day, you’re juggling orders, staff, inventory, payments, and maybe even a few...

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3 Ways Accountants Help Small Businesses Beyond Tax Time

If the only time you hear from your accountant is in March or April, you might be missing out on the best part of the relationship.

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6 min read

What's the Difference Between Profit and Distributions?

Many small business owners see a healthy profit on their books and assume they can take that money home right away. But it’s not that simple. There’s...

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5 min read

It’s Time to Handle Business Expenses Like a Pro

As a small business owner, you wear a dozen hats. You're leading your team, driving sales, managing customer relationships—and somewhere in the...

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5 Ways to Prevent Cash Flow Problems in Your Business

Running a small business takes hard work, long hours, and smart decision-making. Whether you’re managing a restaurant, a dental practice, or a home...

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5 min read

What's the Difference Between Accounting and Bookkeeping?

Is accounting just a fancy word for bookkeeping, or are they totally different?

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Should You Hire In-House or Outsource Your Accounting?

Running a small business means wearing a lot of hats—sales, operations, customer service, and yes, accounting. But let’s be honest: accounting isn’t...

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3 Best Practices for Keeping Business and Personal Accounts Separate

When you own a business, your personal and business finances can easily get tangled up. At first, it might not seem like a big deal. You pay for...

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5 min read

5 Signs Your Accountant Isn’t Doing Enough

As a small business owner, you wear a lot of hats—marketer, manager, problem-solver, and sometimes even bookkeeper. With so much on your plate, it’s...

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7 min read

5 Common Tax Mistakes Caused by Poor Bookkeeping

Small business owners often face enough pressure managing day-to-day operations without the added stress of tax season. Between juggling client...

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5 min read

The Small Business Guide to Organizing for Tax Time

Running a small business is exciting—but let's be honest, tax time is not.