Category Archives: accounting

When the cash is not flowing…

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Chris Hollo

Cash flow (or lack of it) is one of those issues that can kill an otherwise healthy business.  When you are slow, it is painful to also experience cash flow troubles but when you are busy, it is just plain … Continue reading →

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Getting through slow periods

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Chris Hollo

I’m in one now.  Fortunately, I knew it was coming because historically, I am slow in January and I have gotten used to it.  It’s part of being self-unemployed. There are a handful of ways to get on the fast … Continue reading →

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Saving for tax time

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Chris Hollo

If there is one thing that you don’t want to do in business, it’s under prepare for tax time.  There is nothing like figuring out in early February (once all your 1099’s and W-2’s have come in) that you have … Continue reading →

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End of year paperwork

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Chris Hollo

This is the time of year that I get all excited about paperwork.  Weird right?  There is something cathartic about cleaning out the files of last years receipts and starting fresh.  Starting January 1st, I can wrap up the year, … Continue reading →

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