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Brave Accounting

We provide tax and accounting services to small businesses and individuals in California.

08/20/2025

Here are some tax-saving opportunities you might be overlooking:

1. Business travel can be deducted if it’s work-related. This includes flights, hotel stays, 50% of meal costs, conference fees, parking, and tolls.

2. Seasonal marketing efforts such as summer promotions, printed flyers, and participation in local events are all deductible.

3. Client meetups, even if held outdoors at a café or park, can count as a business expense as long as they’re properly documented.

4. Interns, temporary workers, and part-time summer help are deductible through payroll and related support costs.

5. Equipment rentals for events, pop-up shops, or trade shows like booths, tables, and signage also qualify as deductible expenses.

Taking a vacation that includes work? Only the business portion is deductible, so track it carefully.

Remember to save every receipt and log the business purpose clearly.

Ready to earn more and keep more of it at tax time? Let’s talk.

08/19/2025

The perfect business doesn’t exist.

Not one without challenges.

Not one without slow seasons.

Not one without tweaks, mistakes, or lessons along the way.

The goal isn’t perfection, it’s progress.

Tag a business friend who needs to hear this too!

08/18/2025

World Humanitarian Day is an international day dedicated to recognizing humanitarian personnel and honoring those who have lost their lives working for humanitarian causes.

It’s a moment to pause and appreciate the people who show up, in crisis, in tough places, and for causes that matter.

08/17/2025

There’s a big $$$ difference between a CEO focused on revenue and a CEO focused on profit.

A revenue-focused CEO:

“I made $15K this month!”
…but spent $12K to get there.

Always busy, constantly hustling, and still wondering why the bank account doesn’t match the effort.

A profit-focused CEO:

“I brought in $15K and kept $7,000.”

Tracks expenses, spends intentionally, and builds a business with real staying power.

Same revenue. Different mindset. Better outcome.

One looks impressive. The other builds wealth.

Ready to shift from revenue-driven to profit-focused? Let’s talk!

08/16/2025

You sent the invoice. Followed up. And nothing.
No payment. No communication.

So how do you handle it in your bookkeeping software?

Here’s what to do:

1. Leave the invoice open. Don’t delete it.

2. Add internal notes. Record the follow-up dates, attempts to collect, and any relevant details. This helps if you ever need to reference it or prove your attempts.

3. Create a “Bad Debts” expense account if you don’t already have one.

4. Set up a non-inventory item called “Bad Debts” and link it to that account.

5. Create a credit memo using the “Bad Debts” item. Add your customer’s name, invoice amount, and any relevant info.

6. Confirm the credit memo offsets the invoice. QuickBooks will apply it automatically if there’s only one open invoice, but if there are multiple, you’ll need to manually apply it to the correct one.

This process keeps your income accurate, your records clean, and your peace of mind intact.

Need step-by-step help?
Send me a message!

08/15/2025

August is for setting the tone for how you want to finish the year.

If you're ready to get organized, clean up your books, and actually understand your numbers, this is your month.

No more playing catch-up or guessing where your business stands.

August is the month to get support, get clarity, and get ahead.

Let a pro handle the finances so you can focus on what you do best. Book a call today!

08/14/2025

An S Corp can be a great tax strategy, but only if you do it right.

If you’re not on payroll, it’s time to change that.

You can’t just take distributions and call it a day.

Here’s what you need to have in place:

✔ Pay yourself through payroll

✔ Set a reasonable wage based on your role

✔ Take distributions after your salary is covered

Want to make sure your setup checks all the boxes?

To learn more, book a call today!

08/13/2025

If you're a business owner, you've probably heard (or thought) things like:

🚫 “Talking about money feels uncomfortable.”

🚫 Learning money habits is too overwhelming, I’ll deal with it later.

🚫 “I’m just not good with numbers.”

Let’s flip the script:

✔ Money conversations are part of confident leadership.

✔ Small steps with money create big results over time.

✔ Understanding your numbers is learnable and powerful.

Your mindset around money will shape the way you lead, price, invest, and grow.

So if you’ve been carrying around limiting beliefs… it’s time to let them go.

Your business deserves better and so do you.

Tag a business friend who needs to hear this too!

08/12/2025

Happy Friendship Day!

To the friends who support our wild ideas, share our posts, send referrals, and remind us to take breaks!

Business is better with people in your corner.

Tag a business bestie!

08/11/2025

The most powerful shift you can make as a business owner?

Start thinking in numbers, not just ideas.

Let’s say your business brings in $8,000 this month.

You pay your office expenses, subscriptions, set aside money for taxes, and cover your team.

After everything, you're left with $1,200.

If you didn’t check those numbers, you might think you can spend $2,000 on a new course or hire.

But that move could put your business in a cash crunch.

This is why clarity matters in your business.

It allows you to make smart, confident decisions without second-guessing.

And it keeps your growth sustainable by showing you exactly what your business can handle and when.

When you treat your numbers like the foundation of your business, not an afterthought, everything gets clearer.

08/10/2025

If that sounds familiar… it might be time for a better solution.

Here’s the thing: Googling shouldn’t be your bookkeeping strategy.

We’re here for when those searches turn into hours of frustration and confusion.

Let us handle the numbers, clean up the books, and keep things running smoothly, so you can get back to what you actually love doing.

Your time is valuable. Your peace of mind is too.

08/09/2025

Fraud doesn’t wait. Put internal controls in place before you think you need them.

Want to catch problems early? Review your financials every month and know exactly where to look.

That’s how you catch the quiet stuff before it gets loud, messy, and turns into a disaster.

Follow for more helpful business tips, tools, and money strategies to help you grow with confidence.

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Arroyo Grande, CA
93420

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://braveaccounting.com/

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