Author name: Candy Messer

Candy Messer is a profitability advisor working with entrepreneurs to help them have successful businesses. Experienced in bookkeeping since 1998, Candy understands the stresses business owners face and offers customized services to meet their varying needs. Her company energizes entrepreneurs by removing the burden of compliance tasks as well identifying issues preventing higher profitability. She also teaches business owners how to take a 4-week vacation and have the company run effectively without them. As a result of using her services, clients have peace of mind and the freedom to do what they love. Candy is co-author of Business Success With Ease, Navigating Entrepreneurship, Maintain a Solid Mental Health, and Yes, God and is the host of the “Biz Help For You” podcast which can be found on YouTube, as well as multiple podcast channels. Candy has been married since 1992 to her husband Garth and they have a son, daughter, son-in-law, and three grandsons. When not running her company, Candy enjoys reading, crocheting, logic puzzles, baking sourdough, and spending time with friends and family.

Understanding your balance sheet

Understanding Your Balance Sheet: What Every Small Business Owner Should Know

When was the last time you looked at your balance sheet? If you’re like many business owners, you probably spend more time looking at your bank balance than your financial statements. Or maybe you’ve opened your balance sheet, glanced at all the numbers, and quickly closed it because you weren’t sure what you were looking […]

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Why reviewing your financial reports can make you a better business owner

Why Reviewing Your Financial Reports Can Make You a Better Business Owner

How often do you look at your financial reports? If your answer is “only when my accountant asks for them,” you’re not alone. Many business owners spend countless hours serving customers, managing employees, and growing their businesses, but rarely stop to review the financial information that could help them make better decisions. Your financial reports

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Balance Sheet

Understanding Liabilities and Equity: What the Rest of Your Balance Sheet Is Telling You

I have explained how assets represent what your business owns. But that’s only one part of the story your Balance Sheet tells. To truly understand your company’s financial health, you also need to understand what your business owes and what belongs to you as the owner. That’s where liabilities and equity come in. These two

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MidYear Review

Mid-Year Review: Why July Is the Perfect Time to Adjust Your Strategy

Six months of the year are behind you, which makes July the perfect time to stop, review your numbers, and make any adjustments needed to finish the year strong. Many business owners wait until tax season to find out how their business performed. By then, the opportunity to make meaningful changes has already passed. A

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How to Turn Employee Performance Reviews Into Meaningful Leadership Conversations

How to Turn Employee Performance Reviews Into Meaningful Leadership Conversations

Do your employee performance reviews help your team improve, or do they feel like another administrative task that gets pushed through and forgotten? Performance reviews are one of the most valuable leadership tools you have. When they are done with intention, they can strengthen accountability, improve communication, support fair pay decisions, and reduce potential HR

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Essential Employee Onboarding Steps for a Smooth Hiring Process

Essential Employee Onboarding Steps for a Smooth Hiring Process

Hiring a new employee is an exciting step for your business, but onboarding involves more than just introductions and training. The way you handle paperwork and compliance from the beginning can affect payroll accuracy, legal compliance, and your overall professionalism as an employer. When important onboarding documents are missed or handled incorrectly, it can create

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Essential Accounting Steps Every New Business Owner Should Take

5 Essential Accounting Steps Every New Business Owner Should Take

Starting a new business comes with plenty of excitement and opportunity. However, without a solid financial system in place, that excitement can quickly become overwhelming. No matter what type of business you run, having organized bookkeeping practices from the beginning can help you avoid costly mistakes, reduce stress, and make smarter business decisions as you

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Why You Should Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Small Business

Running a small business comes with many operational costs. Some of these expenses, such as renting retail space and paying employees, are fairly obvious. While these things are certainly essential to the day-to-day operation of your company, there are also important long-term investments that you should be making in your business. One such expense is

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