Today on the show I have guest Candy Messer and we’re discussing common bookkeeping mistakes and strategies to avoid them. Bookkeeping and taxes can be tricky for small businesses, but Candy is here to help.
Here are some highlights from our chat:
- Discuss how failure to file paperwork on time and miscalculating amounts due (estimated taxes, payroll taxes/returns, sales tax returns, business licenses)
- Talk about 1099 forms and the importance of filing them correctly
- Touch on curse of poor Cash Flow and not pricing items correctly
- Discuss a bit about what Candy does and how she helps save her clients money and time
About Candy Messer
Candy Messer is a bookkeeping and payroll expert who works with entrepreneurs in service-based industries such as fast food services, medical offices, landscaping and interior design. She energizes business owners by removing the burden of the bookkeeping and payroll processing. As a result of using her services, her clients have peace of mind and the freedom to do what they love. With more than 15 years of experience, Candy understands the stresses business owners face and offers customized services to meet their varying needs, including bookkeeping, payroll, QuickbooksTM consulting and bill pay services. Candy speaks on topics such as what to know before hiring an employee, the benefits of outsourcing services, and how to become financially savvy. Candy was named Woman of the Year for 2009-2010 by the Peninsula Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association. She was named the 2011 Entrepreneur Mom of the Year by Today’s Innovative Woman magazine. In 2012, the El Camino College Foundation honored her as a Distinguished Alumni of the Year. She is also a member of the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers.