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Behind the Books: The Hidden Cost of Doing It Yourself
Insights & Mindset Scott Phillips 1/6/26 Insights & Mindset Scott Phillips 1/6/26

Behind the Books: The Hidden Cost of Doing It Yourself

You didn’t start your business to be a bookkeeper — but DIY bookkeeping might be costing you more than you think. See how one business owner’s “simple system” turned into thousands in penalties, and what you can do today to fix it.

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A New Year’s Message to Small Business Owners: You Made It
Insights & Mindset Scott Phillips 1/1/26 Insights & Mindset Scott Phillips 1/1/26

A New Year’s Message to Small Business Owners: You Made It

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The Power of Reflection: What Your 2025 Books Can Teach You About 2026
Behind the Books Scott Phillips 12/30/25 Behind the Books Scott Phillips 12/30/25

The Power of Reflection: What Your 2025 Books Can Teach You About 2026

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AI in 2026: What’s Next for Small Business Bookkeeping (and What to Ignore)
QuickBooks & Technology Scott Phillips 12/24/25 QuickBooks & Technology Scott Phillips 12/24/25

AI in 2026: What’s Next for Small Business Bookkeeping (and What to Ignore)

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A Christmas Thank You to the Unsung Heroes of Small Business
Behind the Books Scott Phillips 12/23/25 Behind the Books Scott Phillips 12/23/25

A Christmas Thank You to the Unsung Heroes of Small Business

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How to Use ChatGPT (GPT-5) with QuickBooks Online: A Step-by-Step Guide for Small Business Owners
QuickBooks & Technology Scott Phillips 12/17/25 QuickBooks & Technology Scott Phillips 12/17/25

How to Use ChatGPT (GPT-5) with QuickBooks Online: A Step-by-Step Guide for Small Business Owners

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The 12 Days of Bookkeeping: Small Habits That Make a Big Difference
Business Finance Tips Scott Phillips 12/16/25 Business Finance Tips Scott Phillips 12/16/25

The 12 Days of Bookkeeping: Small Habits That Make a Big Difference

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The Bookkeeper’s Guide to ChatGPT (GPT-5): 10 Prompts That Save You Hours Every Month
QuickBooks & Technology Scott Phillips 12/10/25 QuickBooks & Technology Scott Phillips 12/10/25

The Bookkeeper’s Guide to ChatGPT (GPT-5): 10 Prompts That Save You Hours Every Month

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Year-End Bookkeeping Checklist (2025): A Simple Guide for a Smooth Tax Season
Business Finance Tips Scott Phillips 12/9/25 Business Finance Tips Scott Phillips 12/9/25

Year-End Bookkeeping Checklist (2025): A Simple Guide for a Smooth Tax Season

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🎄 Year-End Financial Checklist for MSPs: 7 Things to Do Before You Close the Books on 2025
Bookkeeping for MSPs Scott Phillips 12/7/25 Bookkeeping for MSPs Scott Phillips 12/7/25

🎄 Year-End Financial Checklist for MSPs: 7 Things to Do Before You Close the Books on 2025

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Avoid the December Cash Crunch: Smart Year-End Bookkeeping Moves
Business Finance Tips Scott Phillips 12/4/25 Business Finance Tips Scott Phillips 12/4/25

Avoid the December Cash Crunch: Smart Year-End Bookkeeping Moves

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The AI-Ready Business: How to Prepare Your Books for Automation in 2026
QuickBooks & Technology Scott Phillips 12/3/25 QuickBooks & Technology Scott Phillips 12/3/25

The AI-Ready Business: How to Prepare Your Books for Automation in 2026

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MSP Cash Flow Mastery: How to Smooth Out the Peaks and Valleys of Project Work
Bookkeeping for MSPs Scott Phillips 11/30/25 Bookkeeping for MSPs Scott Phillips 11/30/25

MSP Cash Flow Mastery: How to Smooth Out the Peaks and Valleys of Project Work

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The Top 5 AI Mistakes Small Business Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)
QuickBooks & Technology Scott Phillips 11/26/25 QuickBooks & Technology Scott Phillips 11/26/25

The Top 5 AI Mistakes Small Business Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)

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From a Bookkeeper’s Desk: What We’re Thankful For This Year
Behind the Books Scott Phillips 11/25/25 Behind the Books Scott Phillips 11/25/25

From a Bookkeeper’s Desk: What We’re Thankful For This Year

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How to Know If It’s Time to Outsource Your MSP’s Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping for MSPs Scott Phillips 11/23/25 Bookkeeping for MSPs Scott Phillips 11/23/25

How to Know If It’s Time to Outsource Your MSP’s Bookkeeping

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AI for Bookkeeping: How to Use ChatGPT, Copilot & Other Tools Without Losing Control
QuickBooks & Technology Scott Phillips 11/19/25 QuickBooks & Technology Scott Phillips 11/19/25

AI for Bookkeeping: How to Use ChatGPT, Copilot & Other Tools Without Losing Control

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Holiday Season Cash Flow: Smart Bookkeeping Tips to Keep Your Business Merry and Stress-Free
Business Finance Tips Scott Phillips 11/18/25 Business Finance Tips Scott Phillips 11/18/25

Holiday Season Cash Flow: Smart Bookkeeping Tips to Keep Your Business Merry and Stress-Free

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The 7 KPIs Every MSP Owner Should Be Tracking (But Probably Isn’t)
Bookkeeping for MSPs Scott Phillips 11/16/25 Bookkeeping for MSPs Scott Phillips 11/16/25

The 7 KPIs Every MSP Owner Should Be Tracking (But Probably Isn’t)

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Cybersecurity and Your Books: How to Protect Your Financial Data in 2025
QuickBooks & Technology Scott Phillips 11/13/25 QuickBooks & Technology Scott Phillips 11/13/25

Cybersecurity and Your Books: How to Protect Your Financial Data in 2025

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