Carla Ruble

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What Your January Numbers Are Trying to Tell You

January is more than just the first month of the year. It’s the first real data point. And whether your year is off to a strong start or already feels stressful, your January numbers are giving you useful information if you know how to listen.

This isn’t about judgment. It’s ...

02-23-2026 10:22 AM - Comment(s)

How to Start a Simple January Budget (Using Profit First Principles)

By Carla Ruble

January always feels like a great reset. New year, new goals, and a new opportunity to tell your money what to do instead of wondering where it went. If you’ve thought about budgeting before but never found a system you could stick with, Profit First is a great place to start.

It’s not a trad...

01-12-2026 11:32 AM - Comment(s)

Your Year-End Financial Checklist: A Simple Guide for Small Business Owners

By Carla Ruble

The end of the year isn’t only about holiday parties and peppermint mochas. It’s also that moment when most of us pause and say, “Alright, how did things go this year?” If you want to walk into 2026 feeling motivated and confident, here are a few things worth checking off your list.

1. Reconcile ever...

12-05-2025 12:55 PM - Comment(s)

What Your Bookkeeper Wishes You’d Do Before December 31

By Carla Ruble

1. Stop the “shoebox” system.

You know the one - the pile of receipts in your glove box, purse, or inbox.

Start uploading receipts as you go, or use an app like Hubdoc or Zoho Expense to save them right away.

It saves hours of detective work later (and might even save you from missing deductible expens...

11-07-2025 02:41 PM - Comment(s)

Introducing PULSE: A Community for Small Business Owners to Thrive

By Carla Ruble

Running a business can feel lonely. When you’re wearing every hat - from sales and marketing to bookkeeping and customer service - it’s easy to get stuck in the weeds and wonder if you’re doing it right. That’s exactly why we created

PULSE (Promoting Understanding, Leadership, Support & Empowerme...

10-12-2025 11:47 AM - Comment(s)