The (Not Boring) Boring Small Business Bookkeeping and Accounting Podcast
Getting bookkeeping and accounting knowledge to the younger generation.
Episodes
41 episodes since 2023
Turning Complaints into Customer Loyalty
Vacation is supposed to be relaxing, but what if your stay doesn’t live up to your expectations? That’s what happened to our resident Bookkeeper Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, during his recent South Carolina getaway. While most of the trip was great,...
September 05, 2024
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Episode 41
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14:32
Treat Your Customers Well Instead of Bean Counting
Why should you, a small business owner, prioritize treating customers well instead of focusing solely on your bottom line? That’s what our favorite bookkeeping mensch, Paul Rosenblum, has been doing for over 2 decades. So on the...
August 22, 2024
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Episode 40
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13:18
Bookkeeping mishaps to avoid
Accounting can be as unpredictable as a day at the beach with no sunscreen, as our favorite bookkeeping mensch, Paul Rosenblum, learned while untangling the mess of a green energy business. His stories highlight just how important it is to work...
August 08, 2024
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Episode 39
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16:30
Building Your Business Bookkeeping Team
Which do you like doing more: working IN or ON your business? Most small business owners say that working ON the business is their biggest pain point. And that's exactly why our resident bookkeeping mensch, Paul Rosenblum, is prov...
July 25, 2024
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Episode 38
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24:17
Kickstarting Your Bookkeeping Business-Tips and Tricks
Are you looking to start your own bookkeeping business? Our resident bookkeeping mensch,Paul Rosenblum, is here to share his wealth of knowledge on how to get your bookkeeping business set up. These tips are NOT what you’re expecting. Ye...
July 11, 2024
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Episode 37
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18:21
Bookkeeping Questions and Answers, #1
In this special episode, our resident Bookkeeper Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, answers YOUR questions. (Thanks for sending these in!) Much to our delight, each question explores a different aspect of financial decision-making, ranging from reti...
June 20, 2024
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Episode 36
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14:19
Chart of Accounts, The Sequel, Part 2 of 2
Ever wondered why bookkeepers are the real superheroes of the business world? It's because they master the intricacies of the chart of accounts, ensuring every income, cost of goods, and expense is perfectly categorized in the profit and loss (...
June 06, 2024
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Episode 35
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14:42
Chart of Accounts, The Sequel, Part 1 of 2
Why did the accountant break up with their calculator? It just wasn't adding up! (Did we mention that Paul is still recovering from tax season?) No, seriously, we need to have a talk about your business adding up so our resident bookkeeping men...
May 16, 2024
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Episode 34
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16:56
The Bookkeepers Tool Kit (and Utility Belt)
If you’re a bookkeeper with Batman tendencies, then our resident bookkeeping mensch, Paul Rosenblum, has some advice for you in this post-tax season episode. He’ll help you reevaluate your bookkeeping-life balance including an audit of your cli...
May 02, 2024
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Episode 33
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11:32
Boosting Your Bookkeeping Bond
As tax season winds down, our resident bookkeeping mensch, Paul Rosenblum, has some words of wisdom for small business owners in this special (and not ranty) client’s toolkit episode. Toolkit for what? Being good to YOUR bookkeeper (even if the...
April 18, 2024
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Episode 32
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13:39
Bookkeeping Software, Part 2: Alternatives to QuickBooks
Curious about the differences between online bookkeeping software options? Our resident Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, has got you covered! He shares crucial insights about the options available including the free, the simple and the ala c...
April 04, 2024
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Episode 31
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14:13
Bookkeeping Software, Part 1: The Pros and Cons
Alright, folks, listen up! This episode is a must for all you business owners and bookkeepers out there, because we're diving deep into the realm of online accounting……software! It's a game-changer, sure, but before you jump on the bandwagon, l...
March 21, 2024
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Episode 30
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16:03
Audit-Free Bookkeeping Tweaks
In the midst of tax season, our resident bookkeeping mensch, Paul Rosenblum, delves into three crucial small business bookkeeping adjustments to make sure you avoid IRS scrutiny. Through three case studies, he addresses careful business shifts ...
March 07, 2024
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Episode 29
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12:17
Partnership Payout Puzzle
Ever wondered why partnership distributions sometimes leave partners scratching their heads, wondering where all the money went? Our resident bookkeeping mensch, Paul Rosenblum, delves into the intricacies of managing finances for a landscap...
February 22, 2024
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Episode 28
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11:57
Preparing for the tax season marathon
Strap on your running shoes so you can train with our resident Bookkeeper Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, for his tax marathon preparation. Discover his methodical process for evaluating and streamlining clients' financial records, akin to pacing for a...
February 08, 2024
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Episode 27
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19:39
QuickBooks no more?
Why is July 31, 2024 a date to remember and possibly cry over? In this episode, our loveable bookkeeping mensch, Paul Rosenblum, takes us on a rollercoaster of emotions as he grapples with the impending retirement of certain QuickBooks Desktop ...
January 18, 2024
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Episode 26
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13:20
More 1099 Updates
As promised, it’s time for our resident bookkeeping mensch, Paul Rosenblum, to update us on the 1099 situation. He specifically addresses the introduction of 1099K forms by third-party payment apps like Venmo and PayPal for transactions over $5...
January 04, 2024
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Episode 25
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8:34
Organizing Your Tax Records
It’s organizational time with our overworked Bookkeeper Mensch, Paul Rosenblum. He’s not taking breaks these days but he did make time to share the importance of archiving documents with you in this episode. Remember, the IRS requirement is to ...
December 21, 2023
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Episode 24
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16:47
Small Business-Life Balance
Each small business decision is like a snowflake gently falling into place and so in this podcast episode, our resident bookkeeping mensch, Paul Rosenblum, invites listeners into the winter landscape of his 30-year entrepreneurial journey. ...
December 07, 2023
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Episode 23
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9:24
Common Small Business Bookkeeping Mistakes
Our resident bookkeeping mensch, Paul Rosenblum, serves up a Thanksgiving feast of small business bookkeeping insights emphasizing a blend of careful planning, thoughtful choices, and a dash of seasoned expertise.Just as a Thanksgiving t...
November 16, 2023
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Episode 22
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15:57
1099 Reporting Changes
The IRS's plan on tracking digital payments from Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal has been as unpredictable as winter weather. In 2022, they announced a change of automatic 1099’s for $600 or more but then postponed implementation. Our resident book...
November 02, 2023
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Episode 21
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11:43
Becoming a bookkeeper
In this podcast episode, our resident bookkeeping mensch, Paul Rosenblum, is like a jazz musician setting the stage by opening up about the reasons behind why he's sharing this content for free. He discusses his late start in bookkeeping ...
October 19, 2023
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Episode 20
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10:21
Accounts Receivable's Messiness
Managing Accounts Receivable in a business is like being an owl in the nighttime forest. Just as an owl keeps a watchful eye on its surroundings to catch prey, a business owner or bookkeeper must vigilantly track their Accounts Receivable to en...
October 05, 2023
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Episode 19
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14:38
Navigating small business debt
Starting a new business often means dealing with debt, but fear not, our trusty bookkeeper mensch, Paul Rosenblum, is here to guide you through the labyrinth of Accounts Payable. It may not sound thrilling at first, but when you step into Pa...
September 21, 2023
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Episode 18
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16:54