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Why Every Solopreneur Needs a Money Date (and How to Make It Work)
Schedule a Money Date—a simple, no-pressure check-in with your business finances that keeps you in control and helps you make smarter money
Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Mar 173 min read
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5 Common Bookkeeping Mistakes Solopreneurs Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Common Bookkeeping Mistakes Running your own business as a solopreneur is exciting, but managing your finances can sometimes feel...
Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Feb 183 min read
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The Benefits of Starting the Year with a Clean Financial Slate
At the start of every year, we all set new goals, and make plans for the upcoming 12 months. And I get it, looking ahead at the...
Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Jan 173 min read
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8 Productivity Hacks for Solopreneurs: Mastering Your Time and Energy
Does it ever feel like there’s just never enough time in the day to accomplish everything? As solopreneurs, we wear all the hats.
Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Oct 18, 20243 min read
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Setting Up Your Accounting Software: Beyond Plug-and-Play
Contrary to what much of the marketing out there says, most accounting software is not plug-and-play.
Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Sep 19, 20243 min read
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YES! You can Do Your Own Bookkeeping
I truly believe that there are business owners who can do their own books and those that maybe shouldn't. And I want to empower and support
Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Aug 14, 20242 min read
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HOW TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS SAVINGS
Wait, what? My business should have a savings account, too? In many cases, yes. Is it always necessary? No. I talk about only having a...
Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Oct 17, 20234 min read
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Simple Tips to Improve Cash Flow
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. But what exactly do we mean when we talk about cash flow? And why is it SO important to your...
Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Sep 18, 20234 min read
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Best Practices to Get Paid Faster as a Small Business Owner
Being a small business owner has many benefits. You can choose who you work with, how you work, when you work, and your income potential...
Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Aug 9, 20233 min read
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6 Good Reasons to Use Bookkeeping Software Instead of Spreadsheets
To be clear, I don’t have anything against spreadsheets; I actually love spreadsheets! I use them quite regularly for a variety of...
Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Jun 29, 20234 min read
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7 Reasons to Hire a Virtual Bookkeeper for Your Business
As a business owner, your plate is full–overflowing even. You likely wear many hats, and one of those may be a bookkeeper/accounting hat....
Sheri-Lynn Fournier
May 9, 20234 min read
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4 Common Bookkeeping Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
You probably already know that losing money is far easier than earning it. Running a business — even a one-person shop — and making money...
Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Mar 3, 20234 min read
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5 Steps to Be Ready for Tax Season
As we near the end of the year it is beneficial to start thinking about the upcoming tax season. I know it is more fun to think about and...
Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Nov 28, 20223 min read
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Grow Your Business without Working 24/7
I’ve talked to so many business owners who want to grow their business but aren’t sure how because they are already so BUSY! They cannot...
Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Oct 21, 20224 min read
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Is One Business Bank Account Enough?
The short answer is yes, it can be. I work with many solopreneurs who have only one business bank account and it works well for them....
Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Sep 7, 20224 min read
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4 Things Business Owners Should Do at the Beginning of a New Quarter
Have you ever wondered if there were things you should be doing on a quarterly basis that maybe you were missing? Here are 4 things you...
Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Apr 8, 20213 min read
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6 Things to Outsource to Save You Money This Year
Most small businesses start out on a budget and the small business owner tries to save money wherever they can, which means doing a lot...
Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Jan 18, 20214 min read
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What you need to know about the new 1099-NEC
If you own a business or are a freelancer/subcontractor to businesses, you are most likely very familiar with the 1099-MISC form. This...
Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Nov 13, 20202 min read
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How to Stay Connected When Working from Home
I have been working from a home office for over a decade. With the changes put in place right now and so many people being asked to work...
Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Mar 18, 20202 min read
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When An Expense Isn’t An Expense
As business owners and freelancers, we pay a lot of different vendors for a lot of different things. Most of these payments wind up on...
Sheri-Lynn Fournier
Jul 22, 20193 min read
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