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Section 179 or Bonus Depreciation? What to Know Before You Buy the Truck trades Sep 14, 2026

By Katie Robinette, CFO and Cofounder, Evermore Accounting & Coaching

Somewhere around October, the equipment conversation starts. A dealer mentions writing the whole thing off this year. A buddy at ...

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How Landscapers Should Bank Summer Cash to Survive Winter landscaper Sep 07, 2026

By Karrie Jackson, CEO and Cofounder, Evermore Accounting & Coaching

Every February I get a version of the same phone call. A landscaper, four or five months past his last good invoice, asking whethe...

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1099 or W2? What Trades Owners Get Wrong About Their Crew trades Aug 31, 2026

By Katie Robinette, CFO and Cofounder, Evermore Accounting & Coaching

A roofer told me once that his whole crew was 1099. Six guys, all of them on his schedule five days a week, all riding in his tru...

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Why Your Busiest Month Was Your Least Profitable trades Aug 24, 2026

By Karrie Jackson, CEO and Cofounder, Evermore Accounting & Coaching

I bought my first business when I was 24. I spent that first year convinced that the answer to every problem was more work. More j...

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How to Calculate What Your Heavy Equipment Actually Costs Per Hour excavating Aug 17, 2026

By Katie Robinette, CFO and Cofounder, Evermore Accounting & Coaching

An excavating contractor told me last spring that his mini excavator cost him $45 an hour to run. I asked how he got there. He sa...

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What Should a Roofer's Gross Margin Be? roofer Aug 10, 2026

By Katie Robinette, CFO and Cofounder, Evermore Accounting & Coaching

I get asked this more than almost any other question, and it usually comes in the same form. A roofer sits down across from me, p...

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Which Accounting Method Is Best for Your Business? accounting knowledge financial tips Feb 05, 2025

Ah, accounting methods—a seemingly dull topic that can make or break your business finances. Understanding the most common methods and knowing which one suits your business is crucial for clear financ...

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What Do Managerial Accountants Do? (And Why Your Business Needs One) business owner financial tips Jan 22, 2025

You’ve probably heard of financial accountants—those folks who prep financial statements, make sure the IRS doesn’t come knocking, and keep your books clean. However, when it comes to running a busine...

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Tips And Tricks To Keep Your Finances Well-Documented business owner financial strategies Oct 28, 2024

When you own a small business, sometimes there is much focus on the day-to-day operations

and running the company that financial documentation falls to the wayside. Keeping accurate

financial

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How Do You Know Which Business Goals Are Best For You? business goals business owner Oct 21, 2024

How do you measure a business’ success? Profits are one way. Employee retention may be
another way. If you are doing well in both areas, how do you continue that strong business
model? And if you

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The Importance Of Starting An Emergency Fund, And How To Do It Right business owner emergency fund Oct 14, 2024

2020 wreaked havoc on the financial solvency of many businesses. No one could have predicted the worldwide pandemic that began that year, and no one can predict when something just as financiall

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7 Financial Strategies for Nonprofit Success financial strategies nonprofit Oct 07, 2024

Studies show that one out of three nonprofit organizations endured a challenging year. Staggering national unemployment affected the ability for people to donate, plus it led to more people need

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