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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Do You Need a Financial Advisor for Your Business?
Ah, the age-old question for small business owners: Should small business hire financial advisor? Or is that just another fancy title for someone who charges you a fortune to tell you what you already know—like “spend less than you make”?
Let’s break it down, with a side of laughs and a solid plan for your business….
How to Automate Your Business Finances in 1 Weekend
Let’s be real- running a small business is hard enough without chasing invoices, tracking expenses, or remembering to pay yourself.
The solution? Automating small business finances.
It sounds fancy, but it’s totally doable. And here’s the best part: you can set it up in just one weekend - even if you’re not a tech wizard or finance pro.
Ready to simplify your money life, save hours every month, and avoid financial stress? Let’s dive in!
What Investors Really Want to See in Your Finances
So you're ready to pitch your business to investors? Great. But before you talk valuations and big visions, there’s one thing investors will ask to see first: your numbers.
That’s where business finance preparation for investors comes in. Your ability to present clear, accurate, and compelling financials can be the difference between a quick “yes” and a polite “pass.”
Here’s what investors are really looking for - and how you can prepare your finances to impress them.
Top Financial Tools Entrepreneurs Swear By in 2025
Running a small business in 2025 means wearing a lot of hats, and if you’re like most entrepreneurs, the finance hat often feels the heaviest.
From tracking expenses to getting paid faster to staying tax-ready year-round, the right tools can save you hours of stress and thousands of dollars. But with so many apps and platforms out there, how do you know which ones are actually worth your time?
We’ve done the digging for you. Here are the best financial software tools for small businesses in 2025 the ones real entrepreneurs (and bookkeepers like us) swear by to keep their money under control and their sanity intact.
The #1 Tool Every Small Business Needs to Control Cash Flow
Let’s talk about the thing that can make or break your business - cash flow.
You might be making great sales. Clients might love you. But if the money coming in doesn’t match the timing of the money going out? That’s when even the best businesses can hit a wall.
Cash flow problems are one of the biggest reasons small businesses struggle, especially in the first few years. But what if managing your cash flow didn’t have to be stressful or complicated?
The secret? Using the right tool.
And we’re not talking about a spreadsheet that collects digital dust.
So, what’s the number one tool we recommend at Breakspears Bookkeeping Services, LLC for managing cash flow?
Let’s break it down….