Julie Myers, CPA

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8 min read

5 Tax Deductions Restaurant Owners Often Overlook

Imagine you’re plating a perfect dinner: carefully seasoned, beautifully arranged, ready to impress. Now imagine watching a third of it get scraped...

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What's a Business Owner Tax Preview?

Tax time shouldn’t feel like a surprise party that ends with the IRS handing you the bill.

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Top 3 Financial Mistakes Small Business Owners Make

Running a small business means wearing a lot of hats—owner, marketer, HR manager, and often, the bookkeeper too. It’s like trying to play quarterback...

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Profit vs. Cash Flow: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

Have you ever looked at your business’s profit and loss statement and felt pretty good, only to open your bank account and wonder where all the money...

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Business Accounting Apps Compared: QuickBooks vs Xero vs FreshBooks

When it comes to running a small business, there’s one thing that’s always on your mind: money. Are you spending too much? Can you afford to hire...

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How to Handle a Large Tax Bill as a Small Business Owner

Getting hit with a large tax bill can feel like a punch to the gut, especially when you weren’t expecting it. For small business owners juggling...

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3 Essential Financial Statements and Why They Matter for Your Business

Let’s be honest—most business owners don’t get excited about financial statements. They’re full of numbers, charts, and accounting terms that can...