by Creative Balance Bookkeeper | Dec 11, 2025 | Learn
How Chrome’s New Split Screen Makes QuickBooks Online Way Less Annoying If you live inside QuickBooks Online all day, you know the struggle:You want to look at a report and enter a transaction… at the same time… without QBO throwing a fit or logging you out for...
by Creative Balance Bookkeeper | Dec 5, 2025 | Architectural Firms, Freelancer, Interior Design Firms, Learn, Resources
Business Alliances: You Don’t Have to Build Your Business Alone Running a small business can feel like you’re doing twelve jobs at once. The good news? You don’t have to do it in isolation. That’s where Business Alliances and your Small Business Center come in. In...
by Creative Balance Bookkeeper | Sep 26, 2025 | Architectural Firms, Freelancer, Interior Design Firms, Learn, Uncategorized
As a creative service provider or design professional, you’ve likely scrolled past financial advice that sounds a little like this: “Raise your prices.”“Outsource everything.”“Save less, invest more.”“You need five income streams to scale.”“Hire a team ASAP.”...
by Creative Balance Bookkeeper | Sep 1, 2025 | Banking, Learn, Resources, Uncategorized
Tired of scrambling to pay bills at the last minute? Or worse, getting hit with late fees that eat into your profits? Let’s fix that chaos once and for all. The secret to stress-free bill payments is creating a simple routine. Pick two days each month for bill...
by Creative Balance Bookkeeper | Aug 17, 2025 | Learn
Got multiple businesses under your belt? Maybe you’re running a consulting LLC while also operating a separate product business? Here’s the golden rule that’ll save you major headaches: each business entity gets its own set of books. If you have...
by Creative Balance Bookkeeper | May 19, 2025 | Learn, Sales Tax, Tax Tips
How One of My Clients Survived 372 Sales Tax Returns Across 36 States—Without Losing It One of my ecommerce clients recently told me they filed 372 sales tax returns last year across 36 states. Let that sink in. Naturally, my first question was, “How are you not in a...
