05/06/2026
⭐ National Small Business Week!
**It’s National Small Business Week**,
To all my clients — thank you for your continued trust in my services and for allowing me to walk alongside your business journey.
According to the SBA, a **small business in the U.S.** is any business with **fewer than 500 employees**, and for IRS purposes, many payroll thresholds use **fewer than 50 full‑time equivalent employees**.
By those standards, almost all of us fall into the “small business” category — and I’m proud of it.
As I enter my **third year self‑employed**, I feel blessed and honored to continue growing. Andrade Accounting has officially reached capacity, and that is only because of *you*. I intentionally keep a book of clients small enough to care for closely, so I can maintain detailed, accurate accounting for each and every one of you.
**I believe small can go a long way.**
Some businesses dream of scaling into large teams — and that’s wonderful for them. My calling has always been different: to stay hands‑on, personal, and deeply involved in the financial health of the clients I serve.
To each of you: I am proud of you!
You’ve pushed through changes, challenges, and uncertainty. You’ve adapted, learned, and kept going. That resilience is the backbone of this country.
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🇺🇸 **Why Small Businesses Matter (Quick Facts)**
According to SBA.gov and national economic reports:
- **99.9%** of U.S. businesses are small businesses
- **46%** of Americans work for a small business
- **44%** of the U.S. GDP is generated by small businesses
- Today, many small businesses face economic pressure — with **18% reporting layoffs** and only **28%** saying the economy feels “good”
And yet… we keep fighting.
We keep showing up.
We keep building for our families and our children.
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💙 **A Message From Andrade Accounting**
Small business owners are the heartbeat of America, and Andrade Accounting is here to **guide you, support you, and look out for you** every step of the way.
**Small but mighty — that’s who we are.**
And I’m honored to be part of your story.