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When an Expense Is Both Business and Personal What You Can Deduct

When an Expense Is Both Business and Personal What You Can Deduct As a business owner, it’s common to have expenses that overlap between business and personal use. The tricky part is figuring out what portion is deductible. Done correctly, this can save you money at tax time. Done incorrectly,...
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Building Your Business Emergency Fund: A Must-Have Safety Net!

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5 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund

If you’re one of the many that receive a tax refund, here are simple ways you can spend...
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Focus on what you do best, and delegate the rest: Why now is the time to outsource!

If you found yourself avoiding your books in 2023, and your books fell behind, and you were unclear...
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Are you prepared to manage your cash flow this year?

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Smooth Transitions: A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Change the Primary Admin in QuickBooks Online

As businesses evolve and team dynamics shift, it’s not uncommon to need changes in administrative roles within your...
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HI, I’M ASHLEY, AFC®️

Accredited Financial Counselor®, Profit Strategist, Quickbooks Elite ProAdvisor, Business Enthusiast, Pollyanna Theorist and Burrito Aficionado. I am dedicated to helping moms start a business, take control of their lives and create a life by design. Accounting is the language of business and at AIRE we speak accounting.

I am eager to share with you what I have learned over my 25 years as an entrepreneur. Learn from my wins and losses.

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