YAME Consulting

06/01/2026

Growth requires change.

06/01/2026

Today is June 1st.

Which means if you live in Arizona, you've probably been baking for the last two months. ☀️

As business owners, it's easy to get caught up in deadlines, emails, payroll, invoices, and everything else demanding our attention.

But one of the reasons we build businesses in the first place is to create the freedom to enjoy moments outside of work too.

For me, that means finding time to get out on the water, enjoy Arizona's beautiful scenery, and recharge.

The funny thing is that good bookkeeping helps make that possible.

When your numbers are organized, your cash flow is predictable, and your financials are up to date, you're spending less time worrying about your business and more time enjoying the life you're building.

That's a win in my book.

Happy first day of summer!

05/31/2026

But let’s be real—sometimes running a business can feel exactly like this.

Tight margins.
Cash flow pressure.
Books that don’t quite make sense.

And you’re stuck trying to make the best decision with numbers you don’t fully trust.

The good news? You don’t have to stay stuck.

When your financials are clear and organized, decisions get easier—and that “tight space” starts to open up.

If your books have been giving you this kind of energy lately… we can help.

05/30/2026

May is not just post-tax season recovery time. There are real business deadlines this month that matter.

Here is what to know:
PAYROLL TAX DEPOSITS -- ONGOING

If you have employees, federal payroll tax deposits follow a schedule based on your deposit frequency -- monthly or semi-weekly. Know your schedule. Missing payroll tax deposits is one of the fastest ways to get IRS attention.

Unlike income tax, payroll taxes are held in trust for your employees. The IRS treats delinquent payroll taxes very seriously. Penalties start at 2% and can reach 15%.

QUARTERLY ESTIMATED TAXES -- CHECK YOUR STATE

Depending on your fiscal year, business structure, and state, you may have estimated tax obligations mid-month. Know your state's specific rules and deadlines.

1099 CORRECTIONS -- IF NEEDED

If you filed 1099s in January and discovered errors, corrections should be filed promptly. The longer they sit, the more complicated they become.

SALES TAX -- IF APPLICABLE

If your business collects sales tax, monthly or quarterly filings may be due. This varies significantly by state and industry.

WHY A LIST IS NOT ENOUGH:

The dates themselves are not the hard part. The hard part is knowing which deadlines apply to your specific business -- your structure, your state, your payroll schedule, your sales tax obligations.

Your bookkeeper should have a calendar of your specific obligations. If you do not know your deposit schedule or your state filing requirements -- that conversation needs to happen today.

Full May 2026 business due dates on the blog. Link in bio.

05/29/2026

I am going to ask you something and I want you to actually think about it.

When did you last look at your business finances? Not your bank balance. Your actual financial picture.

Profit and Loss, cash flow, outstanding invoices, expenses by category.

Last week? Great.
Last month? Okay, not bad.
Last quarter? We need to talk.
"I don't actually do that"? You are not alone, and also -- we really need to talk.

The reason I ask is not to make anyone feel bad. It is because how often you look at your numbers directly correlates with how much control you have over your business outcomes.

Businesses that review their financials regularly make better pricing decisions. They catch problems before they become crises. They know when they can hire and when they need to hold. They do not get surprised by tax bills.

Looking at your numbers is not just an accounting exercise. It is a leadership habit.

If you are not looking at them regularly -- I want to know what is stopping you. Is it that the reports are confusing?

That you do not have them?

That you are afraid of what you will see?

All of those are real answers. And all of them have solutions.

Drop your honest answer below.

No judgment here.

05/29/2026

Challenges create momentum—and new clients.

05/28/2026

Starting a new business can be expensive, but the tax rules offer relief: certain start up and organizational expenses like market research, advertising, training, professional fees and filing costs to form a company may be deductible.

Learn which start-up and organizational costs may be deductible, how much can be written off immediately, and what records to keep.

05/28/2026

Accounts receivable is one of the biggest cash flow problems in the trades and construction industry -- and most business owners underestimate how bad it can get.

Here is the reality:

You complete a job. You invoice the client. They do not pay. You follow up. They say they will get to it. Two months go by.

Now you have $40,000 in work sitting in unpaid invoices while you are taking on new jobs to cover payroll.

That is not a revenue problem.

That is a collections problem.

Here is what clean accounts receivable management looks like:

SEND INVOICES IMMEDIATELY

Not when you get around to it. The day the work is complete or the milestone is hit. Every day you wait is a day added to the payment timeline.

SET CLEAR PAYMENT TERMS UPFRONT

Net 15 or Net 30 should be on every invoice, in your contracts, and discussed before the job starts.

FOLLOW UP ON A SCHEDULE

A payment that is 7 days late gets a friendly reminder. 14 days gets a direct follow-up. 30 days gets a phone call. The longer you wait, the harder it becomes to collect.

TRACK AGING RECEIVABLES

This means knowing at any moment who owes you what and for how long. Your bookkeeper should be running an Accounts Receivable Aging Report monthly.

HAVE A POLICY FOR LATE PAYMENT

Some businesses charge a late fee. Some require deposits.

Some stop work until current invoices are paid. Whatever your policy -- it needs to be written, communicated, and enforced.

Do you know what your total outstanding receivables are right now?

05/27/2026

Here are the June 2026 Business Due Dates

05/27/2026

Portland plans to raise its arts tax while exempting thousands. Here’s what the proposal means for taxpayers.