Abacus Small Business Accounting

09/04/2026

Today I attended a SCORE Mentors hosted by Business Law Group and U.S. Bank and I did something I don’t get to do very often — interact with other local small business owners without being “the accountant” in the room.

I got to just be another business owner.

And I really enjoyed that.

Owning a business is weird. You can be really good at what you do and still regularly find yourself thinking, “Okay…how am I supposed to know how to handle THIS?”

That’s where organizations like SCORE can be incredibly valuable.

SCORE connects small business owners with experienced mentors who have actually been in business, dealt with the growing pains, made mistakes, figured things out and have some perspective to offer. You can talk through an idea, a problem, a decision you’re stuck on, or even just where you’re trying to take the business next.

And the mentoring is free.

You don’t have to be brand new. You don’t have to be struggling. And you definitely don’t have to wait until something is on fire before asking someone else for their perspective.

One thing I was reminded of today is that none of us really has this whole business-owner thing figured out.

We’re all figuring out the next part as we go.

Having someone knowledgeable to bounce things off of can be pretty valuable. You're not alone. If you need help, it's available.

06/18/2026

Thought for the day:
Every entrepreneur worth a damn is difficult in some way.

- They're stubborn.
- They're opinionated.
- They're risk-takers.
- They're busy.
- They're distracted.
- They're overwhelmed.
- They're often wrong.

But productive difficulty creates movement.

So, ask yourself, are you MOVING today?

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06/11/2026

Anybody can start a business.

Point A:
• Form an LLC
• Get an EIN
• Open a bank account

Running a business is different.

Point B:
• Cash flow
• Taxes
• Payroll
• Compliance
• Decision-making

I'm not impressed that you started a business.

I'm impressed when you run one well.

Call me and I'll help you get from Point A to Point B and beyond.

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05/15/2026

04/09/2026

If you’re looking for someone to “handle your books” and leave you alone, we’re probably not the right fit.

We work directly with business owners who want structure, clarity, and control over their finances—and are willing to operate that way.

Here’s how we operate:

• We don’t sugarcoat problems
• We don’t chase you for the same things over and over
• We don’t work through employees

What we do:

• Bring clarity to your numbers
• Identify what’s not working
• Provide direct, actionable guidance

From there, it’s on you to follow through.

The businesses that get the most value from working with us are the ones that:
• Communicate clearly
• Make decisions
• Implement what’s discussed

If you want structure, accountability, and straight answers—we’ll work well together.

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04/08/2026

Thinking of grabbing your business card for that meal? Make sure it's compliant with new tax rules:

Meal deductions changed starting in 2026. Let's keep it simple:

02/03/2026

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