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No more doing it all just to break even. This blog is for owners who are ready to align strategy with profit and grow with intention. Because a business that’s built to last should pay you well—and give you your life back.

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Grow Smarter, Not Just Bigger: Introducing Scale-Up Academy for Service Business Owners

Grow Smarter, Not Just Bigger: Introducing Scale-Up Academy for Service Business Owners

Grow Smarter, Not Just Bigger: Introducing Scale-Up Academy for Service Business Owners

Discover why we created the Scale-Up Academy, a free virtual summit designed for service-based business owners earning $500K–$5M who are ready to scale sustainably. Learn how to overcome growth plateaus and build systems for long-term success.

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Accounting for entrepreneurs: A year round system

Accounting for entrepreneurs: A year round system

Accounting for entrepreneurs: A year round system

As a small business owner, accounting isn’t usually your idea of a fun time. But it's necessary for keeping the doors open - and a task...

Bookkeeper vs Accountant vs Tax Preparer—What’s the Difference?

Bookkeeper vs Accountant vs Tax Preparer—What’s the Difference?

Bookkeeper vs Accountant vs Tax Preparer—What’s the Difference?

Confused about whether you need a bookkeeper, accountant, or tax preparer? We break down the differences, so you can hire the right fit.

3 Reasons You Should be Thinking About Taxes Right Now

3 Reasons You Should be Thinking About Taxes Right Now

3 Reasons You Should be Thinking About Taxes Right Now

It’s November. The leaves are falling, holidays are approaching, and most small business owners are looking towards a pretty busy year end.

5 Things to Know about the IRS $600 Income Rule You've Been Hearing About

5 Things to Know about the IRS $600 Income Rule You've Been Hearing About

5 Things to Know about the IRS $600 Income Rule You've Been Hearing About

A lot of noise has been made recently about the government's plan to monitor and tax all payments that come through apps like CashApp and Ve

Should You Take The Child Tax Credit Payments?

Should You Take The Child Tax Credit Payments?

Should You Take The Child Tax Credit Payments?

Child tax credit payments began hitting accounts in July. This monthly cash payment will be a great help to many American families, but the

Mo’ Money? No Problem: Reassessing Accounting Needs While Scaling Your Business

Mo’ Money? No Problem: Reassessing Accounting Needs While Scaling Your Business

Mo’ Money? No Problem: Reassessing Accounting Needs While Scaling Your Business

Everyone knows they need an accountant, right? But not all business owners understand how their relationship with an accountant can change a

How To Get Your PPP Loan Forgiven

How To Get Your PPP Loan Forgiven

How To Get Your PPP Loan Forgiven

PPP is a loan, and unless you get forgiveness, it must be paid back. So how do you do that? Let’s review what you could use the funds for.

3 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Entrepreneurship

3 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Entrepreneurship

3 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Entrepreneurship

Everyone’s journey will look different, but I want to share three things that would have been helpful to know before I started Little Fish

Three Things to Ask Before Hiring An Accountant

Three Things to Ask Before Hiring An Accountant

Three Things to Ask Before Hiring An Accountant

We shout often about how important it is for entrepreneurs to hire an accountant, how do you know who to choose?

You Are Not a Machine. Stop Grinding.

You Are Not a Machine. Stop Grinding.

You Are Not a Machine. Stop Grinding.

For you to be your best self as an entrepreneurship, all of that hard work must be offset by rest. It is a necessary component of the cycle.

Lessons on Building a Team

Lessons on Building a Team

Lessons on Building a Team

How to hire and build a team.

Little Fish was on NPR (Again)!

Little Fish was on NPR (Again)!

Little Fish was on NPR (Again)!

Keila Hill-Trawick was featured on NPR's 1A

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