Bookkeeping essentials for small business with Jodi Arrant, including best practices, and the biggest mistakes to avoid in small-business bookkeeping. Show Notes Page: <a href= "https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/588-jody-arrant-bookkeeping-essentials/"> https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/588-jody-arrant-bookkeeping-essentials/</a> This episode brings a practical deep dive into small-business bookkeeping with financial professional Jodi Arrant, who shares her journey, best practices, and the most common bookkeeping mistakes business owners make. Henry and Jodi talk through essential topics like proper transaction categorization, the differences between Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet statements, and why regular bank reconciliation protects business owners from costly errors. They also discuss key year-end tasks, including cleaning up uncategorized expenses, preparing for 1099s, and reviewing financial reports before tax time. "Accurate coding and regular reconciliation are everything - your books simply can't be trusted without them," Jodi explains, offering practical advice for business owners who want cleaner books and clearer financial insights. Jodi Arrant is the founder of J. Arrant Consulting, a bookkeeping and financial operations firm based in Eugene, Oregon. With over 17 years of experience in bookkeeping, payroll, and QuickBooks consulting, she helps small business owners gain clarity, confidence, and organization in their financial systems. Jodi specializes in simplifying bookkeeping for entrepreneurs so they can focus on growing their small businesses. This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run, grow and exit your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEJyUnNuemVTYTRuMFJBbENMS3BuLUNUOHBld3xBQ3Jtc0ttRDdSbWxISVBPT0J5VE1hdnJiVmo3VVFUNFRqNG1ya0x2YXRKcU40cHZUdnRnLU9PWUVRWmduc1RfVS1CSExtWUhTUHVmR29vb3M4RDBGYmtKQndXX2Jtc1R4SGNnNjJLNGFxaHBHV3FtbnhVSDBJdw&q=https%3A%2F%2FTheHowOfBusiness.com%2F&v=_DUqmLHDHQM" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> https://TheHowOfBusiness.com</a>

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