Blackburn Consulting, Accounting and Tax

09/02/2026

You are not too busy to look at your numbers. You are avoiding what they might confirm.

Maybe the business is not as profitable as you thought.

Maybe you cannot afford that new hire.

Maybe your pricing is too low.

Maybe your spending is too high.

Maybe that big revenue number is not leaving much behind.

Avoiding the numbers allows you to keep believing whatever story feels most comfortable. But your bank account, profit and loss statement, and unpaid bills already know the truth.

Financial clarity may be uncomfortable, but financial chaos is expensive.

Look at the numbers. Face what is real. Then make the decisions your business actually needs.

Share this with a business owner who keeps saying they are too busy to look at their numbers. And if that’s you, share it to your story because somebody else probably needs this reminder too. 🔥

08/16/2026

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to Rebecca! 🎉

So happy to have you as part of the team. Your willingness to step in wherever needed has been so appreciated. Your infectious laugh and wonderful personality has brought so much joy to the office.

Incredibly grateful for all you do and for the positive energy you bring to the office every day. 💕

I hope your birthday is full of laughter, happiness, and so much joy!

07/28/2026

Join me in this free webinar. Share as all are welcome. Register today! https://pursestrings.co/money-talks/

07/25/2026

**Myth: “I’ll hire a CFO when I’m bigger.”**

Truth: By the time you feel “big enough,” you’ve likely already made expensive decisions without the visibility to catch them. Bad hires. Underpriced services. Cash flow surprises that could’ve been avoided.

A CFO isn’t the reward for getting big. It’s how you get there without the guesswork.

**Myth: “My bookkeeper handles my finances.”**

Truth: A bookkeeper tells you what already happened. A CFO helps you decide what happens next. Both matter. Only one drives growth.

**Myth: “If I’m profitable, I don’t need financial strategy.”**

Truth: Profit on paper and cash in the bank are two different conversations. Growing revenue can actually create more financial stress, not less, if the strategy doesn’t grow with it.

You don’t need to wait until it breaks. You need clarity before it does.

07/20/2026

One of the hardest lessons I’ve learned as a business owner is this:

Not everyone will handle your kindness well.

Some people see kindness as generosity.
Others see it as an opportunity.

I’ve had people mistake patience for weakness.
They’ve mistaken grace for permission.
They’ve mistaken flexibility for a lack of boundaries.

I’ve seen it in business.
I’ve seen it in friendships.
I’ve seen it with employees.
I’ve seen it with clients.

When someone is willing to give you the benefit of the doubt, offer flexibility when life happens, invest in your growth, or extend trust before you’ve earned it, don’t take advantage of that.

Because eventually, even the kindest people will stop extending kindness when they are being used.

Being a good leader doesn’t mean allowing people to disrespect your time, your business, or your values.

It means setting expectations.
Holding people accountable.
Having difficult conversations.
And protecting the culture you’ve worked so hard to build.

I’ve learned that kindness and boundaries aren’t opposites. They work together.

I can care about people and still expect excellence.
I can show grace and still hold someone accountable.
I can help people without allowing them to continually take more than they’re willing to give.

The people who truly value you won’t resent your boundaries.

They’ll respect them.

And those are the people worth building a life and a business with.

What’s one boundary that changed your life or your business?

07/03/2026

Independence isn’t a one-time declaration. It’s a daily decision.

250 years ago, a handful of people decided they were done asking permission. They wrote it down, signed their names, and accepted the risk. They were willing to fight for it.

Every woman I work with makes a smaller version of that same decision.

She decides she’s done asking permission to charge what she’s worth.

Done waiting for someone else to validate what she’s already built.

Done shrinking to make everyone else comfortable.

That’s not rebellion. That’s ownership.

This weekend, as we celebrate 250 years of a country built on that kind of courage, I’m thinking about every woman quietly declaring her own independence. In her pricing. In her boundaries. In her belief that what she’s building matters.

You don’t need a signed document to claim your freedom. You just need to decide, and then show up like you mean it. 🔥

Happy Independence Day. 🇺🇸

Where in your business do you need to declare a little more independence? Tell me below 👇

06/30/2026

We are giving the team a short summer break! 🧨

Our office will be closed from July 1st through the 3rd and we will reopen on Monday, July 6 at 9:00am.

06/23/2026

Here’s your chance to comment on NC Sales Tax! Let them hear your thoughts. They asked.

Got thoughts on North Carolina sales and use tax rules? We'd love to hear them.

NCDOR is accepting public comments from June 15 through August 21, 2026. Take a few minutes to share your feedback and help us better serve taxpayers across our state.

Learn more at NCDOR.gov.

06/01/2026

May was a blur.

A beautiful, full and at times chaotic blur.

There were meetings, events, conversations, follow-ups, introductions, and so many moments that reminded me why relationships matter in business.

In the middle of the busy, I found myself making space for connection. Working behind a desk all the time gets old. So I decided the rest of this year I was making space.

Space to show up, listen, learn, and be reminded why I do this job.

The conversations we say yes to. The relationships we nurture.The people who remind us that we are not doing this alone.

And somewhere in the middle of all the busy, there was a little breathing room too.

May reminded me that growth is not just about doing more. Sometimes it is about stopping to be with your people. To linger a little longer and enjoy the friendships, the food, the time to step away.

I’ve decided that every month I’m going to do something different than my norm. Say yes to opportunities that I normally would pass on. Say no to things that are draining me. Shake things up.

June’s focus is more joy to work and to life. I can’t wait!

05/29/2026

Please help us welcome Rebecca Chesson to the Blackburn Consulting, Accounting & Tax team!

Rebecca joins our firm with a strong background in business operations, accounting, and administration. With more than 25 years of experience supporting small businesses, she brings a detail-oriented approach, a heart for client service, and a passion for helping businesses stay organized, financially sound, efficient, and positioned for growth.

Throughout her career, Rebecca has worked in a variety of leadership and administrative roles, giving her extensive experience in bookkeeping, financial processes, account management, customer service, operations, and day-to-day business management. She enjoys helping business owners better understand their finances while building relationships that make clients feel confident, supported, and cared for.

Rebecca is also the owner of Annie Glenn, a small-batch candle company based in Davie County, NC. As a fellow small business owner, she understands firsthand the dedication, resilience, and hard work it takes to build and grow a successful business.

When she is not working, Rebecca enjoys spending time with her husband, James, and her son, reading, creating new candle scents, loving on her cat, supporting local businesses, and enjoying the small-town charm of Davie County.

We are excited to have Rebecca as part of our team and cannot wait for our clients and community to get to know her!