Tea on the Ledger

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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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.

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Bookkeepers vs CPAs: Who Should Handle Your Business Finances?

If you run a business, you’ve probably asked yourself this question:
“Who handles business finances? Should I hire a bookkeeper or a CPA?”

It’s a smart question - and one that trips up a lot of freelancers, side hustlers, and small business owners.

You’re not alone if you’re wondering:

  • “Aren’t they basically the same thing?”

  • “Do I need both?”

  • “Which one will actually help me save time and money?”

Let’s break it down simply: no accounting jargon, just straight answers - so you know who to call, when to call them, and why it matters.

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