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Bookkeeping Tips for Business Startups: Build the Right Foundation from Day One
Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping Tips for Business Startups: Build the Right Foundation from Day One

Most startup failures trace back to financial mismanagement — not bad ideas. A CPA shares the essential bookkeeping habits every new business owner needs to build a solid financial foundation from the very first day.

8 min readKristine Conley, CPA
#bookkeeping#startups#small business
7 Tax Tips Every Small Business Owner in Northwest Indiana Should Know
Small Business

7 Tax Tips Every Small Business Owner in Northwest Indiana Should Know

From quarterly estimated payments to deductions most owners miss, a licensed CPA shares the tax moves that keep small businesses in Northwest Indiana ahead of the IRS.

5 min readKristine Conley, CPA
#small business#tax tips#Northwest Indiana
Should Your Indiana Small Business Elect S-Corp Status? A CPA Explains the Tax Savings
Tax Planning

Should Your Indiana Small Business Elect S-Corp Status? A CPA Explains the Tax Savings

An S-Corp election can save self-employed business owners thousands in self-employment taxes each year — but it is not right for everyone. A Northwest Indiana CPA breaks down who benefits and how to do it.

5 min readKristine Conley, CPA
#S-Corp#tax planning#small business
The Home Office Deduction: What Self-Employed Workers and Remote Business Owners Can Actually Deduct
Tax Tips

The Home Office Deduction: What Self-Employed Workers and Remote Business Owners Can Actually Deduct

The home office deduction is one of the most misunderstood write-offs for self-employed workers. A licensed CPA explains the two calculation methods, what qualifies, and the mistakes that trigger IRS scrutiny.

6 min readKristine Conley, CPA
#home office deduction#self-employed#remote work
8 Bookkeeping Mistakes Small Business Owners Make (and How to Fix Them)
Bookkeeping

8 Bookkeeping Mistakes Small Business Owners Make (and How to Fix Them)

Messy books cost small businesses more than just time — they lead to missed deductions, cash flow surprises, and tax problems. A CPA shares the eight most common bookkeeping mistakes and exactly how to correct them.

6 min readKristine Conley, CPA
#bookkeeping#small business#accounting
Indiana Small Business Tax Deadlines for 2025: A Complete Calendar
Tax Planning

Indiana Small Business Tax Deadlines for 2025: A Complete Calendar

Missing a tax deadline costs money — penalties, interest, and stress. Here is every federal and Indiana state tax deadline small business owners need to know for 2025, organized by month.

6 min readKristine Conley, CPA
#tax deadlines#Indiana taxes#small business