How To Get a Plumbing Business Coach on a Tight Budget? “Man, this water heater job was a nightmare,” Mike muttered, slamming the van door. “Heck yeah,” Replied Dave. “But hey, at least we wrapped it up. By the way, have you thought about hiring that business coach I mentioned?” Mike scoffed. “A coach? Do […]
10-step Accounting Cycle for Every Home Services Business
10-step Accounting Cycle for Every Home Services Business Whenever the busy month ends (we are literally writing this at the end of the month, and boy, it has been busy), many small business owners find a mountain of invoices, receipts, and unanswered payment queries. We get it. Accounting may not be the s*** part of […]
How to Improve Seasonal Pricing Strategy as a Landscaper?
How to Improve Seasonal Pricing Strategy as a Landscaper? It’s a beautiful November morning, and one of your clients called to manicure the lawn. But you are anxious, as winter is coming, and you have fewer lawns to mow, and you wonder how you can price services to stay green all year long. If you […]
End-of-Year Bookkeeping Checklist for Home Service Businesses
End-of-Year Bookkeeping Checklist for Home Service Businesses The holidays are just around the corner, but instead of enjoying your well-earned rest, you may stare at business receipts, invoices, and spreadsheets from last January. Let’s face it: numbers won’t organize themselves, and you need a system to manage your home service business efficiently. We created an […]
5 Signs You Need a Business Coach for Your Home Services Business
5 Signs You Need a Business Coach for Your Home Services Business “I thought running a business would mean more freedom, but I’m putting out fires left and right. Where’s the freedom in all of this”? You said to your friend. Your fellow business owner’s friend laughed and said, “You sound like me from last […]
The A – Z of Tax Deduction Checklist for Realtors
The A – Z of Tax Deduction Checklist for Realtors “Did you remember to include your phone bill in this year’s deductions?” “Wait… we can deduct that?” “Yep! And don’t forget the mileage, the home office setup—oh, and all those coffees with clients!” This is a general conversation between two realtors during tax season. One […]
Math For Plumbers and Pipefitters Doesn’t Have to Be Hard
Math For Plumbers and Pipefitters Doesn’t Have to Be Hard We recently came across a book titled “Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters” by Lee Smith. The title seemed interesting, so we bought it and read it. The book mentions the essential math skills required for a plumbing business; you should read it, too, if […]
5 Best Accounting Software for Therapists on a Budget
5 Best Accounting Software for Therapists on a Budget It’s Friday evening, and your office is quiet. The last client of the week has left, and you are considering the weekend plans. But all of a sudden, a thought flashed through your mind, “You have to send an invoice to Jerome.” Snap, your weekend plan […]
HoneyBook Vs QuickBooks. Who wins?
HoneyBook Vs QuickBooks. Who wins? It’s a tennis championship final at the Center Court, and two masters of the game are battling for the trophy. On one hand, we have HoneyBook and on another we have QuickBooks. It’s an intense match of features and functionalities, as both tools are super helpful for a small business. […]
How a Biotech CFO Turns Research into Revenue?
How a Biotech CFO Turns Research into Revenue? In 2018, Moderna made headlines by raising $600 million in an initial public offering (IPO). It was a bold move for a company that had yet to bring a product to market. The question on Wall Street was: How would they turn all this groundbreaking research and […]