When you’re self-employed, the line between “busy” and “burnout” gets thin fast—especially when your bookkeeping falls behind. That’s exactly where  Amber , a freelance graphic designer from Clermont, Florida, found herself earlier this year. She had steady clients, steady work, and a very unsteady bookkeeping system. By the time she reached out to me, she was three months behind, juggling invoices, and terrified of what tax time might bring. This is how we cleaned it all up—

If you’ve ever opened the mail and seen the words  “Department of the Treasury — Internal Revenue Service,”  you know the feeling.Your stomach drops. Your mind races. For most small business owners, that letter means panic.But for  Maya , a freelance designer running her business from her living room, it turned into proof that clean books really do pay off. The Letter That Started It Maya’s letter wasn’t dramatic. It wasn’t even labeled “audit.”It was a  CP2000 notice  — the

Side hustlers are everywhere. Maybe you make candles at night, sell digital designs online, or run a weekend landscaping gig. The sales roll in, deposits hit your bank, and it feels like your business is thriving. But here’s the trap:  deposits don’t equal profit. This is the story of Anna (name changed), a side hustler who thought she was doing great—until bookkeeping cleanup showed her she was barely breaking even. Anna’s Assumption: “I’m Making Extra Cash Each Month” Anna

Solopreneurs already juggle marketing, sales, client work, and admin. Add bookkeeping to the list, and it’s no wonder most shove it to the bottom of the pile. The problem?  When you wait too long, bookkeeping goes from a small task to an overwhelming mess. The fix is simple: build a  weekly routine. In less than 30 minutes a week, you can keep your books clean, your profit clear, and the IRS out of your hair. This post will show you how. Why Weekly Beats Monthly (or Yearly) M