Automation is Amazing, Unless You're Automating a Mess
Let's be honest, automation sounds incredible. Bank feeds that import transactions automatically. Rules that categorize expenses without you lifting a finger. Invoices that send themselves. Reports that generate with one click. Who wouldn't want that? Here's the thing, though. Automation is only as good as the foundation it's built on. And if that foundation is a mess? Well, you're not saving time. You're just making mistakes faster. I see this all the time. A business owner gets excited about QuickBooks Online or Xero, sets up all the fancy automations, and then six months later, they're staring at reports that[...]
The Difference Between 'I Think' and 'I Know': Why Real-Time Reporting Matters
Let me ask you something. When someone asks how your business is doing, what's your gut response? Is it a confident "We're doing great, here's exactly where we stand," or is it more like "I think we're doing okay... I mean, we've been busy, so we must be making money, right?" If you're in the second camp, you're definitely not alone. But here's the thing, there's a huge difference between thinking you made money and actually knowing it. And that difference? It can make or break your business decisions. The "I Think" Trap I get it. You're busy. You're[...]
Mid-January Stress: Are You in 'The Scramble' for W-9s and 1099s?
If you're reading this right now, there's a good chance you've got a pit in your stomach. Maybe you just realized you don't have W-9s on file for half your contractors. Maybe you're staring at a pile of receipts and bank statements wondering where to even begin. Or maybe you just Googled "1099 deadline 2026" and felt your heart skip a beat. Take a breath. You're not alone, and you're definitely not the first business owner to find yourself in what I affectionately call The Scramble. What Exactly Is "The Scramble"? The Scramble is that frantic two-week period in[...]
How Smart Data Management Can Transform Your Small Business (And How AKOR Services Can Help)
Let me ask you something: How much time does your team spend looking for information that should be easy to find? If you're like most small business owners I talk to, the answer is way too much. Spreadsheets scattered across different computers. Customer records that don't match up. Employees emailing files back and forth because there's no central place to store things. Sound familiar? Here's the thing: every small business creates data. Every invoice, every customer interaction, every project note, every time clock entry. But creating data and managing data are two very different things. And that's exactly where[...]
Why January Is the Best Time to Switch Bookkeeping Services: Start Your Year Off Right!
Let’s be honest: bookkeeping might not be your favorite job. But it fuels every smart decision you make. If your books feel messy, deadlines sneak up, or your current service isn’t delivering, here’s the good news: January is the easiest, most valuable time to switch. I know you’re weighing cost, hassle, and trust. That’s fair. I take those worries seriously, and I work to remove them. When you work with me at AKOR Services Bookkeeping, you get a start-of-year reset that adds real value: Save 10+ hours each month you can put back into growth. Reduce stress with consistent,[...]
How QuickBooks Online Empowers Small Business Owners to Get Paid Faster: No Office Trip Needed!
I know you're tired of rushing back to the office just to send an invoice. You've probably been there: finishing up a job, knowing the client is ready to pay, but you can't get them their paperwork until you're back at your desk. Meanwhile, that payment sits in limbo for another day, maybe two, while you handle the "office stuff." What if I told you those days are over? QuickBooks Online has completely changed the game for small business owners who work in the field. Whether you're a contractor, consultant, service provider, or any business owner who spends time[...]
Let's be honest, automation sounds incredible. Bank feeds that import transactions automatically. Rules that categorize expenses[...]
Let me ask you something. When someone asks how your business is doing, what's your gut[...]
If you're reading this right now, there's a good chance you've got a pit in your[...]
Let me ask you something: How much time does your team spend looking for information that[...]
Let’s be honest: bookkeeping might not be your favorite job. But it fuels every smart decision[...]
I know you're tired of rushing back to the office just to send an invoice. You've[...]
