How Can Construction Business Owners and Roofing Business Owners Prepare for Tax Time?
If you’re a contractor and we’re just past year end, here’s the truth: your tax bill should not be a surprise. By the time December
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Cash Balance vs Available Cash: What Roofing Companies Need to Know
The number one question we get from roofing and construction business owners: "Why does my P&L show I’m profitable, but I never have cash?" The
Read More Best Accountant for Roofing Companies? You’re Asking the Wrong Question
Most roofing company owners search for "the best accountant" when what they actually need is someone who gives them financial clarity 12 months a year
Read More Nothing Resets on January 1: Why Roofing Companies Carry Bookkeeping Problems Into the New Year
January has a way of making things feel clean. New year. New goals. New plans. But for roofing companies, unresolved bookkeeping issues don’t reset just
Read More Year-End Tax Prep for Roofing Companies: What Must Be Done Before December 31
For roofing businesses, tax season isn’t something that starts in April. It starts long before December 31. Waiting until your CPA asks for documents is
Read More Bookkeeper vs CPA for Roofing Business: Who Does What?
Roofing company owners often use “bookkeeper” and “CPA” interchangeably. They’re not the same role — and confusing them is one of the biggest reasons roofing
Read More Why Your CPA Can’t Fix Messy Roofing Books at Tax Time
Most roofing business owners believe their CPA will “clean things up” at tax time. That assumption is costing them money. A CPA can file a
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Roofing Cash Flow Whiplash: The Seasonal Reality of Roofing
Roofing cash flow is unlike anything in the construction world. One month the bank account looks unstoppable, and the next it’s barely covering payroll. A
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Insurance Work: The Silent Destroyer of Roofing Financials
Insurance work is the lifeblood of many roofing companies—but it’s also the source of their biggest financial blind spots. Ask any roofing owner what’s most
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The #1 Reason Roofing Companies Lose Profit: Job Costing Chaos
When a roofing company crosses the million-dollar mark, the problems usually aren’t about sales. The phones ring. Crews stay busy. The market demand is there.
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What is a Fractional CFO?
Does your company need help from a financial expert, but you can’t afford the added cost of a full-time employee? If so, working with a
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The Insider Scoop: A Day in the Life of an Outsourced Bookkeeper
Ever wondered who the silent superheroes are in the world of business? Meet the outsourced bookkeepers - the unsung heroes who keep businesses financially fit.
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Mastering Financial Analysis for Small Business Owners: A Comprehensive Guide
As a business owner, mastering your skills by learning how to analyze your business financial statements is crucial for making informed decisions and ensuring the
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Bookkeeping Ethics and the Importance of Outsourced Bookkeepers for Business Owners
Bookkeeping ethics are crucial for maintaining the integrity and transparency of financial records within an organization. Business owners face the challenge of ensuring ethical practices
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Avoid Becoming a Victim of Business Financial Fraud: How Your Outsourced Bookkeeper Can Help
Financial fraud is a serious threat to businesses of all sizes and industries. The impact of fraud can be devastating, resulting in significant financial losses,
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Navigating QuickBooks: Choosing the Right Edition for Your Business
As a business owner, choosing the right accounting software can be a daunting task. With so many options available, it’s important to understand the features
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Comparing Clover, Stripe, and Square. Which is right for your business?
The plain-language Payment Processing review for Retail and E-commerce Businesses comparing Clover, Stripe and Square. As a business owner, choosing the right payment processing tools
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Simplifying Customer Deposits in QuickBooks Online
Managing customer deposits effectively is crucial for businesses that receive advance payments or deposits. Furthermore, QuickBooks Online offers powerful features to simplify this process, but
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Unleashing the Power of QuickBooks Online Plus & Advanced: Harnessing Classes, Properties, Locations, and Projects
A comprehensive guide to using Classes, Properties, Locations, and Projects in QuickBooks Online Pro or Advanced, complete with real business examples and expert advice on
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5 common bookkeeping mistakes small businesses make
Running a small business can be both rewarding and challenging. One of the most important aspects of running a successful business is proper bookkeeping. Unfortunately,
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Demystifying the Chart of Accounts
The Chart of Accounts (CoA) is an essential tool for any business owner, accountant, or bookkeeper, and demystifying the Chart of Accounts is important for
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Comparing Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, Paychex, ADP and Square Payroll: Pros, Cons, and Outsourced Bookkeeping
This article, "Small Business Payroll Systems: Top 5 & Outsourcing Benefits", understands Managing payroll is a crucial aspect of running a small business, but it
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How to Read and Interpret the Balance Sheet
As a business owner, you wear many hats and juggle numerous responsibilities to keep your business running smoothly. Your to-do list is never-ending, from managing
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How to: Master Cash Flow Management in Uncertain Times
Tips for Business Owners and where Outsourced Bookkeeping can help to master cash flow management in uncertain times. In today’s ever-changing business landscape, it has
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Understanding your P&L & Cashflow Statements
As a small business owner, understanding your P&L and Cashflow statements are crucial to the financial health of your business. These are key reports that
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25 Tax Deductions Every Small Business Should Be Discussing With Their CPA and Outsourced Bookkeeper Now.
We all like Tax deductions, and your Outsourced Bookkeeper and CPA are well positioned to help identify the 25 Key Tax Deductions for your business.
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Five signs you have a great Bookkeeper
Having a great bookkeeper is one of the pre-requisites to answering the question "does your bookkeeper make you smile?" Like five fingers on a hand,
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6 Simple Steps to saving your Business real money (with examples)
Are you working with your bookkeeping team and Quickbooks Online efficiently to save money? Are you a business owner struggling to manage your finances efficiently?
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Do I need both a Bookkeeper and a CPA?
It may look like a Bookkeeper vs CPA battle, but the reality is very different. As a business owner, it can be challenging to manage
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Adding Your Bookkeeper to Your Online Bank Account
As your bookkeepers , everything we do is geared towards accuracy and timeliness of data – and adding your bookkeeper to your online bank account
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Now Is the Time for CEOs to Play the Role of the CFO
FACT: According to www.businessinsder.com 82% of small business owners experience cash flow problems and 29% go out of business because of cash flow shortages. While
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Dealing With Emotional Overwhelm
Why are people trying to sell me something, right now?! The last 2 weeks have been a true rollercoaster! Here at Estmere, we’ve been using
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Are You Reacting or Proactively Acting
Let’s be frank for a moment. You already know we are in unprecedented times – both socially and economically. Your clients may have changed. Their
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Ending the Year Don’t Strategize Plan for 2021
In a year like no other, the final two months have become crucial to setting up 2021 for success. Whether your business is thriving or
Read More How, What and When to communicate with your Bookkeeper
Record keeping is boring! We all get it, but as a business owner, providing the right information to your Bookkeeper at the right time can
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Working with Estmere has changed my business. Not only do they handle my bookkeeping and complex payroll needs, but Kristina also works with me as a senior and trusted member of my team. The work we’ve done on processes has also delivered tangible results, freeing up my time and increasing profit.
I’d recommend Estmere to anyone who needs to improve the performance of their company.
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Owner & CEO, Vacation Property Gnomes
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