Entrepreneurs at Home: The Bookkeeping Struggle is Real

Bookkeeping Influencer: Heather Russell

Running a small business from home? You wear a lot of hats—sales, marketing, customer service, and, like it or not, bookkeeping.

And the March tax deadline for businesses is almost here.

Just how much time are business owners spending on tax prep? A Small Business Administration study found:

● 40% spend 80+ hours a year

● 18% spend 41-80 hours a year

● 15% spend 21-40 hours a year

● 28% spend less than 21 hours a year

Those are weeks of your life—just on tax prep. And what do small business owners say about it?

● 47% hate the cost

● 13% hate the admin headaches

● 13% hate the complexity of compliance

● 10% hate the constant regulation changes

● 8% hate the paperwork

● 8% hate how unfair the tax code feels

In short? Most business owners would rather do just about anything else.

Some folks have a knack for organizing information and keeping records in shape so accountants and auditors can do their jobs. But accounting software isn’t a substitute for expertise—it won’t flag missed tax deductions or ensure your books are always up to date.

You need a good bookkeeper. A good one won’t just track your numbers; they’ll set up processes to keep your records straight and help you make sense of your finances.

You’ll always understand your money better than anyone—but that doesn’t mean you understand it well.

You might not know every detail with a pro, but you’ll know enough to make smarter decisions.

If bookkeeping is the last thing on your mind, it’s time to find someone who can make it their top priority.