by Monique Swansen | Jul 15, 2026 | Accounting News
I come in to look at the books. That’s usually how it starts. A business owner wants a cleanup, a fresh set of eyes on their finances, or a clearer picture of where they stand. But almost every time, I end up looking at their tech stack too, because the tools...
by Monique Swansen | Jun 22, 2026 | Accounting News
Most business owners don’t think about selling their company until they’re ready to stop working. And by then, they’ve often already left money on the table. Here’s the thing: an exit plan isn’t a retirement document. It’s a business strategy. And the owners who treat...
by Monique Swansen | Aug 26, 2025 | Business
When you run a small business, wearing multiple hats is normal. But when one person wears all the financial hats—that’s where trouble starts. I’ve seen it more than once: A trusted team member who enters invoices, cuts the checks, and reconciles the accounts… and...
by Monique Swansen | Mar 17, 2025 | Business
Most businesses fail to recognize that accounting is the difference between guessing and growing. When I hear people talk about accounting as a “necessary evil” or simply “overhead,” I know we’re not having the right conversation. Accounting isn’t just a line item on...
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