The (Not Boring) Boring Small Business Bookkeeping and Accounting Podcast

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July 16, 2022 W2 or 1099...The Question That Haunts Business Owners: S1E5
One of the first thing that is looked at in state or federal audits is 1099's that you sent out to subcontractors. Here are the rules about W-2 employees vs 1099 contractors. This episode will keep you out of possible trouble with the state or the IRS if looked at by them.
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Paul Rosenblum has been doing hands-on bookkeeping for over 30 years, starting with QuickBooks Desktop.
👀 Why Niche Podcasts Are The Bedrock Of The Industry: https://podalization.substack.com/p/why-niche-podcasts-are-the-bedrock
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💸 Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com
🎧 Get help with your podcast with PodcastSteph https://podcaststeph.substack.com/p/the-5-paths-to-podcast-discoverability
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16 min
June 15, 2022Accrual vs Cash-Based Accounting: S1E4
When does income actually count as income, and when does a business expense count as an expense? Our resident Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, explains the difference between cash and accrual accounting and how each method changes when income and expenses appear in your books. He also uses real client examples to show why the distinction can become especially important around the end of the year.
In this episode:
Cash vs. Accrual Accounting for Small Businesses
How Cash-Based Accounting Works
How Accrual Accounting Works
When Business Income and Expenses Are Recorded
Invoices, Customer Payments and Unpaid Bills
Year-End Bookkeeping and Accounting
Choosing an Accounting Method for Your Business
Why Business Owners Should Understand Their Accounting Method
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About the host
Paul Rosenblum has been doing hands-on bookkeeping for over 30 years, starting with QuickBooks Desktop.
👀 Why Niche Podcasts Are The Bedrock Of The Industry: https://podalization.substack.com/p/why-niche-podcasts-are-the-bedrock
😄 Send Paul a text or 📞 voice message (include your contact info if you want a reply) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms
📨 Email: [email protected]
📰 Substack: https://paulrosenblum.substack.com/
💸 Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com
🎧 Get help with your podcast with PodcastSteph https://podcaststeph.substack.com/p/the-5-paths-to-podcast-discoverability
🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/
🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org
Interview with Mary: ...
17 min
June 01, 2022QuickBooks Desktop vs. QuickBooks Online for Small Business: S1E3
Should your small business use desktop or cloud-based accounting software? Our resident Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, compares QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online, including differences in features, reporting, multiple-user access, integrations, and how much involvement a business owner wants in their own books. He also shares client examples where switching between versions created bookkeeping problems and explains why the best accounting software depends on how a business actually needs to use it.
In this episode:
Choosing Accounting Software for a Small Business
QuickBooks Desktop vs. QuickBooks Online
Desktop vs. Cloud-Based Accounting Software
Comparing Small Business Accounting Software Options
Accounting Software Features for Small Businesses
Choosing the Right QuickBooks Version for Your Business
Common Accounting Software and Bookkeeping Problems
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About the host
Paul Rosenblum has been doing hands-on bookkeeping for over 30 years, starting with QuickBooks Desktop.
👀 Why Niche Podcasts Are The Bedrock Of The Industry: https://podalization.substack.com/p/why-niche-podcasts-are-the-bedrock
😄 Send Paul a text or 📞 voice message (include your contact info if you want a reply) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms
📨 Email: [email protected]
📰 Substack: https://paulrosenblum.substack.com/
💸 Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com
🎧 Get help with your podcast with PodcastSteph https://podcaststeph.substack.com/p/the-5-paths-to-podcast-discoverability
🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/
🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org
Interview with Mary: ...
22 min
May 15, 2022How Your Business Entity Affects Your Bookkeeping and Taxes: S1E2
Choosing a business entity affects how you keep your books, pay yourself, file taxes, and work with your accounting professionals. Our resident Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, walks through sole proprietorships, single-member and multi-member LLCs, S and C corporations, and nonprofits, including how each structure can change the bookkeeping involved. He also shares examples of clients whose entity or tax choices created complications they hadn’t expected.
In this episode:
Sole proprietorships and how owners pay themselves
Single-member LLCs and bookkeeping
Multi-member LLCs and partnerships
S corporations, payroll, and owner compensation
C corporations and business liability
How nonprofit organizations differ
When an LLC files taxes as an S corporation
What Paul has seen go wrong with business entity choices
Why choosing the right accounting professionals matters
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About the host
Paul Rosenblum has been doing hands-on bookkeeping for over 30 years, starting with QuickBooks Desktop.
👀 Why Niche Podcasts Are The Bedrock Of The Industry: https://podalization.substack.com/p/why-niche-podcasts-are-the-bedrock
😄 Send Paul a text or 📞 voice message (include your contact info if you want a reply) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms
📨 Email: [email protected]
📰 Substack: https://paulrosenblum.substack.com/
💸 Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com
🎧 Get help with your podcast with PodcastSteph https://podcaststeph.substack.com/p/the-5-paths-to-podcast-discoverability
🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/
🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org
Interview with Mary: ...
17 min
April 30, 2022How to Track Start Up Expenses Before Your Business Makes Its First Sale: S1E1
A business can start costing you money long before it makes its first sale, so when should the bookkeeping actually begin? Our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch,Paul Rosenblum, explains what small business owners should track during the planning and startup stages, why those early receipts and expenses matter, and how missing them can affect the books later. He also shares the story of a food truck business where roughly $70,000 in startup costs and assets were missing from the records, showing just how important it is to keep track of what you spend before the business officially gets going.
Listen for:
When Should Bookkeeping Start for a New Small Business?
How to Track Small Business Startup Expenses and Receipts
Can You Deduct Startup Expenses If the Business Never Opens?
What Records Does a Bookkeeper Need From a New Client?
How $70,000 in Startup Costs Went Missing From the Books
Startup Expenses vs. Business Assets: The Food Truck Example
Why Track Startup Costs Separately From Operating Expenses?
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About the host
Paul Rosenblum has been doing hands-on bookkeeping for over 30 years, starting with QuickBooks Desktop.
👀 Why Niche Podcasts Are The Bedrock Of The Industry: https://podalization.substack.com/p/why-niche-podcasts-are-the-bedrock
😄 Send Paul a text or 📞 voice message (include your contact info if you want a reply) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms
📨 Email: [email protected]
📰 Substack: https://paulrosenblum.substack.com/
💸 Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com
🎧 Get help with your podcast with PodcastSteph https://podcaststeph.substack.com/p/the-5-paths-to-podcast-discoverability
🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/
🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org
Interview with Mary: ...
9 min
April 23, 2022 SEASON 1: Business owners essentials from the beginning
W2s, start-up costs, and tax audits — oh my. Season 1 of The Not Boring, Boring Bookkeeping and Small Business Podcast helps business owners understand the basics — from choosing an entity to tracking profit — all in short, clear episodes with Paul Rosenblum, your favorite bookkeeping mensch.
Send us Fan Mail
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About the host
Paul Rosenblum has been doing hands-on bookkeeping for over 30 years, starting with QuickBooks Desktop.
👀 Why Niche Podcasts Are The Bedrock Of The Industry: https://podalization.substack.com/p/why-niche-podcasts-are-the-bedrock
😄 Send Paul a text or 📞 voice message (include your contact info if you want a reply) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms
📨 Email: [email protected]
📰 Substack: https://paulrosenblum.substack.com/
💸 Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com
🎧 Get help with your podcast with PodcastSteph https://podcaststeph.substack.com/p/the-5-paths-to-podcast-discoverability
🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/
🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org
Interview with Mary: ...
2 min
April 16, 2022 Bookkeeping is much more than numbers
Small business bookkeeping goes well beyond the numbers, it's about the relationships. This includes bookkeepers and small business owners but also accountants, CPAs and others. These relationships are often overlooked but not here. On the podcast we're focusing on what matters: the connections that make the business thrive.
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
About the host
Paul Rosenblum has been doing hands-on bookkeeping for over 30 years, starting with QuickBooks Desktop.
👀 Why Niche Podcasts Are The Bedrock Of The Industry: https://podalization.substack.com/p/why-niche-podcasts-are-the-bedrock
😄 Send Paul a text or 📞 voice message (include your contact info if you want a reply) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms
📨 Email: [email protected]
📰 Substack: https://paulrosenblum.substack.com/
💸 Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com
🎧 Get help with your podcast with PodcastSteph https://podcaststeph.substack.com/p/the-5-paths-to-podcast-discoverability
🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/
🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org
Interview with Mary: ...
2 min

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