Welcome to Tea on the Ledger - your go-to blog for modern business finance advice with a side of sarcasm and spreadsheets.
Run by a former Big4 accountant (yes, I survived!), this blog is here to make business way less boring and way more doable. Whether you’re freelancing, consulting, side hustling, or running a full-blown small business - this space is packed with practical tips, bookkeeping hacks, tax talk, and cash flow tricks to help you DIY your business finances like a pro.
I’m all about modernizing money management so ditch the dusty old accounting rules and get the inside scoop on how to actually run your business finances smarter, not harder. From decoding your P&L to avoiding tax-time panic, I’m spilling all the tea (with spreadsheets, not judgement).
Because your business deserves financial clarity……and you deserve content that doesn’t put you to sleep.
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Business Budgeting 101: How to Build a Budget That Works
If the word “budget” makes you want to hide under your desk, you’re not alone.
But here’s the truth: Your budget is your business’s blueprint. It’s not about restriction: it’s about direction.
Whether you’re running a freelance side hustle or managing a growing team, knowing how to create a business budget can be the difference between coasting and scaling, surviving and thriving.
Let’s walk through a simple, no-fluff guide to creating a budget that actually works for you…not just on paper, but in the real world.