What Does a Monthly Bookkeeper Actually Do? (And What They Shouldn't)
I get this question more than you'd think. And honestly? It makes sense that business owners are confused about what a monthly bookkeeper actually does: because the line between bookkeeping, accounting, and tax prep can feel pretty blurry from the outside. So let me clear it up for you. I'm going to walk you through what I do every month for the businesses I work with, what "extra mile" services we offer, and: just as important: what bookkeepers like me don't do (and shouldn't pretend to). If you've been wondering whether you need a monthly bookkeeper or what you're[...]
Wait, I Need to Track That? 3 Things Small Biz Owners Often Forget (But We Don't)
Look, I get it. You're running a business, putting out fires, juggling a hundred things at once. The last thing on your mind is whether you remembered to document every little financial detail. But here's the thing: those "little details" have a funny way of becoming big problems when tax season rolls around, or worse, when you're trying to figure out if your business is actually profitable. I've worked with enough small business owners to know that certain things just slip through the cracks. Not because you're careless, but because you're busy. And that's exactly why we're here. Let[...]
The 'I'll Do It This Weekend' Lie: How to Reclaim Your Sundays from Spreadsheets
You know the drill. It's Friday afternoon, you're wrapping up the week, and that stack of receipts is staring at you from the corner of your desk. Your QuickBooks hasn't been updated since... let's not talk about it. And you tell yourself, again, "I'll knock this out this weekend." Spoiler alert: You won't. I know this because I've heard it from nearly every client who's walked through our doors. And honestly? I get it. You genuinely mean it when you say it. You have good intentions. But then Saturday rolls around, and suddenly your kid has a soccer game,[...]
Bookkeeping for Real Life: Personal Financial Coaching for Families (Quicken, Wave, Rocket Money)
Most of us don’t need “more budget spreadsheets.” We need clarity. Not just at tax time, but on a random Tuesday when you’re wondering: Where did the money go this month? Are we actually on track? What was that $347 charge… and should it be happening again next month? Here’s the shift I want you to hear loud and clear: bookkeeping isn’t just for companies—it’s for anyone who wants control over their money. And that’s what I’m offering through AKOR Services: paid coaching and hands-on training to help individuals and families set up (and actually use) tools like Quicken,[...]
In-House vs. Outsourced Bookkeeping: Let's Look at the Real Math
If you're running a small business and thinking about hiring a part-time or full-time bookkeeper, I get it. You want someone dedicated to your books. Someone who knows your business inside and out. Someone who's there. But before you post that job listing, let's talk about what you're really signing up for, because the math might surprise you. I'm not here to scare you away from hiring. I just want to make sure you're comparing apples to apples. Because when most business owners think about hiring a bookkeeper, they think about the hourly rate or salary. What they don't[...]
Why Monthly Bookkeeping Makes April Just Another Tuesday
Let me paint you a picture. It's mid-April. The tax deadline is breathing down your neck. You're elbow-deep in a shoebox full of receipts, squinting at bank statements from eight months ago, and wondering why you didn't deal with this sooner. Sound familiar? Now let me paint you a different picture. It's mid-April. You grab your morning coffee, check your email, and see a message from your CPA: "Got everything I needed. You're all set. Refund should hit in a couple weeks." That's it. No panic. No all-nighters. No frantic calls asking, "Wait, what was that $347 expense from[...]
I get this question more than you'd think. And honestly? It makes sense that business owners[...]
Look, I get it. You're running a business, putting out fires, juggling a hundred things at[...]
You know the drill. It's Friday afternoon, you're wrapping up the week, and that stack of[...]
Most of us don’t need “more budget spreadsheets.” We need clarity. Not just at tax time,[...]
If you're running a small business and thinking about hiring a part-time or full-time bookkeeper, I[...]
Let me paint you a picture. It's mid-April. The tax deadline is breathing down your neck.[...]
