Stop Dreading the Books: A Simple Trick to Make It Easier
Most small business owners I talk to say the same thing: “I hate dealing with the books.” It feels messy, time-consuming, and easy to put off. But here’s the simple truth: keeping your books up to date doesn’t have to be painful.
The trick? Consistency beats intensity.
Spending 10 minutes a week on your books will save you hours at tax time. It’s like brushing your teeth — quick and painless if you keep up, but awful if you let it slide.
Here’s a routine you can try this week:
Log into QuickBooks and check your bank feed.
Categorize any new transactions (do it once for recurring expenses, and QuickBooks remembers next time).
Run a simple profit and loss report to see how you did for the week.
That’s it. Ten minutes. Done.
The payoff? You’ll always know where your money is going, you’ll avoid last-minute panic before tax season, and you’ll make smarter decisions because the numbers are right in front of you.
Your business doesn’t need you to be an accountant — it just needs you to stay consistent.
Want a partner to help you keep things simple and stress-free? Let’s talk.