The lie people tell themselves: “I’ll start tracking expenses when I actually make money.” Reality check that’s not how any of this works. You don’t magically become a business the day you deposit your first sale. You become one the moment you decide to operate like one. That means intent, structure, and documentation not vibes and The post The Side Hustle Lie: You’re Not a Business Until You Act Like One appeared first on Cheryl Miller - Tax Strategist.
Tax season doesn’t end when the calendar says it does. We cross the finish line, throw up our hands in victory, and then realize the crowd’s still waiting with missing receipts, unsigned engagement letters, and twelve months of “I’ll get to it soon.” Everyone treats tax season like a once-a-year emergency, not the year-round process The post Why Tax Season Feels Like an Olympic Event (and Why We’re Still Running in October) appeared first on Cheryl Miller - Tax Strategist.
The Real Cost of Carrying It All Burnout doesn’t always look like giving up. Sometimes it looks like doing everything: the business, the house, the clients, the family, and still feeling behind. It’s the overflowing laundry basket, the dishes you get to once a week, the half-drunk coffee that’s been reheated four times. The emails The post The Real Cost of Carrying It All appeared first on Cheryl Miller - Tax Strategist.
What Burnout Really Looks Like in Tax Season If you caught Part 1 of this series, you already know we talked about the chaos that tax season dumps on every preparer’s lap the long days, the endless questions, and the emotional whiplash of living inside everyone else’s financial stress. But this time, we’re going deeper. The post What Burnout Really Looks Like in Tax Season appeared first on Cheryl Miller - Tax Strategist.
Do you know where your money goes every month? If not, you need to start creating a spending plan worksheet. A spending plan is a document that outlines how much money you will spend in each category each month. This includes bills, groceries, entertainment, and everything else. Creating a spending plan can help you stay
The path to a financially successful life is paved with simplicity. The simpler your finances, the easier they are for you handle! You can take simple steps that have a massive impact on how well-managed and organized everything concerning money in your world will be from now on – so get started by making some
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There is a lot of debate surrounding the topic of whether it is better to save money or pay off your debt. This is a complicated question with no easy answer. It depends on a variety of factors, including your income, expenses, interest rates, and debts. One thing is for sure: you should not neglect
Xerocon Brisbane 2025 was a fantastic few days of connection and inspiration. While the keynotes were happening on the mainstage, some of the most important conversations were taking place at a new space we launched this year: ‘The Laundromat’. No, we weren’t washing clothes. We called it The Laundromat because it was a place for... The post How your ideas from the Xerocon Laundromat are shaping the future of Xero appeared first on Xero Blog.
For small business owners, the discussion around AI often focuses on high-cost, complex change. When you’re busy running the business, we know adopting new technology can feel like a high-risk gamble against an uncertain return. Here’s the reality: AI is already delivering a measurable impact where it counts most. Revenue growth. The post From optimism to revenue: How to close your AI readiness gap appeared first on Xero Blog.
Year-end. For accountants, those two words can bring on a mix of excitement and, let’s be honest, a bit of dread. It’s a whirlwind of deadlines, data, and client questions. But what if we looked at it differently this year? What if we saw it as our annual opportunity to truly shine, to go beyond... The post Let’s talk year-end: From stress to strategic success appeared first on Xero Blog.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the phrase on everyone’s lips right now. It’s no longer a futuristic concept but already transforming how we work every day – reducing the burden of repetitive tasks and driving growth, productivity and profitability by reshaping the way businesses work. In the accounting and bookkeeping industry, that change is just as... The post Powering Up Your Practice for an AI era appeared first on Xero Blog.
