Brown Dog Bookkeeping

Brown Dog Bookkeeping Full Service Bookkeeping Firm Providing Accurate & Timely Financial Information for Small Businesses

Humbly announcing Brown Dog Bookkeeping as the official home of the most financially clear-headed small business owners ...
06/12/2026

Humbly announcing Brown Dog Bookkeeping as the official home of the most financially clear-headed small business owners on the internet.

Because here's what nobody warns you about when you start a business: "making money" and "knowing how much money you actually have to spend" are two very different things. One of them requires clean books. The other is just vibes and hope.

We don't do vibes and hope here.

If you're ready to actually understand your numbers — what's coming in, what's going out, and what's left for you — fill out my contact form.

You started this business for a reason. Let's make sure the money reflects it 🐾

When I need to lock in for a busy day, I'll treat myself to an "out of the house" coffee. The smell of the coffee shop p...
06/08/2026

When I need to lock in for a busy day, I'll treat myself to an "out of the house" coffee. The smell of the coffee shop puts that extra pep in my step for the day!

If it's not a treat myself day, you can find me enjoying iced coffee for my first cup and a hot cup in the afternoon.

What is your go to coffee order? ☕️

Tax season is over and I am just now remembering I'm a person...If your business took a backseat while you were in full ...
06/03/2026

Tax season is over and I am just now remembering I'm a person...
If your business took a backseat while you were in full survival mode — same. No notes. Completely understandable.

But now that we've surfaced? It's time to do a little post-tax-season wellness check on your books.

I'm sharing 3 places every small business owner should look at right now to make sure things are still running the way they should be. Swipe through — and be honest with yourself when you do.

If you get to the end and realize your bookkeeping is more "back burner" than "under control," the link in my bio is a great next step. Let's get you caught up!

Hot take: making a tax deadline fall on a Monday should be a federal offense. The audacity. But since we're apparently j...
06/03/2026

Hot take: making a tax deadline fall on a Monday should be a federal offense. The audacity.

But since we're apparently just accepting this as a society, let's talk about why your Q2 estimated taxes are due in June when you just paid in April — because yes, that's as unfair as it sounds.

Back when Congress set the estimated tax schedule, Tax Day was March 15th. Count three months out, and June 15th makes perfect sense.

Then Tax Day moved to April 15th.

June 15th did not move.

Nobody fixed it. Nobody apologized. And now you're out here paying two quarters' worth of estimated taxes within about 60 days of each other like that's totally normal.

It's not normal. It's just the rules.

I didn't write them — I just make sure you're not blindsided by them. If tax deadlines are not your thing (relatable), follow along. I post this stuff so you don't have to memorize it 🤎

Your books aren't going to fix themselves. (Trust me, I've waited — they don't.)The contact form in my bio takes just a ...
05/25/2026

Your books aren't going to fix themselves. (Trust me, I've waited — they don't.)

The contact form in my bio takes just a few minutes to fill out. Your future self — the one who actually knows their numbers — will thank you!

Brace yourself for a hot take 🌶️The number one reason small business owners hire me isn't because they can't figure out ...
05/19/2026

Brace yourself for a hot take 🌶️
The number one reason small business owners hire me isn't because they can't figure out bookkeeping. Most of them could figure it out — it's not rocket science.

The real reason? I hear it constantly:
"My time is better spent actually running my business."

Or the equally valid:
"I am not spending my one free Saturday doing this."

And honestly? Both are correct answers.

Bookkeeping being below your pay grade doesn't mean it's not critical to your business. It just means you shouldn't be the one doing it.

That's where I come in. You stay in your zone of genius, I keep your books clean and your numbers trustworthy — and nobody spends their weekend in QuickBooks.

Sounds like a win. Let's chat!

You might be asking a little too much of Google Sheets 😬It's time to tag QuickBooks in if you actually want:→ Bank accou...
05/19/2026

You might be asking a little too much of Google Sheets 😬

It's time to tag QuickBooks in if you actually want:
→ Bank accounts that sync your transactions automatically
→ Customizable reports you can compare to prior periods
→ Contractor payments and 1099 filings in one place
→ Branded invoices, time tracking, inventory — the works

Your spreadsheet is exhausted. It tried its best.

I'll get your business set up in QuickBooks and everything transferred over so the transition is actually painless.

Traveled for work this spring? Your receipts are trying to save you money — don't throw them away ↓✔️ Flights, trains, r...
05/19/2026

Traveled for work this spring? Your receipts are trying to save you money — don't throw them away ↓
✔️ Flights, trains, rideshares, rental cars
✔️ Hotels, Airbnbs, Vrbos
✔️ Parking + tolls
✔️ Meals on the road
✔️ Conference fees + tickets
✔️ Even the $8 WiFi on the plane

The rule is simple: when in doubt, save it. Sorting out what actually counts toward lowering your tax bill? That's my job.

Drop everything in a folder and let's figure out what's worth keeping!

Sliding into my DMs with questions? Love it. Let's clear a few things up ↓Do I do taxes? Hard no.Do I have a rolodex of ...
05/14/2026

Sliding into my DMs with questions? Love it. Let's clear a few things up ↓

Do I do taxes? Hard no.

Do I have a rolodex of accountants I trust with my actual clients and would recommend without hesitation? Absolutely!

Now, 1099s? That I can help with!

On top of keeping your books clean and current all year long, I handle 1099 filings for most of my clients every January — because why make your life harder than it needs to be?

Clean books and 1099s handled. You're welcome 🤎

I'm kind of a small business owner whisperer. Your books talk — and I listen. Sometimes they tell a great story. Sometim...
05/14/2026

I'm kind of a small business owner whisperer. Your books talk — and I listen.

Sometimes they tell a great story. Sometimes they rat you out on that thing you've been "meaning to get to" since November.

I've seen it all. The uncategorized transactions stacking up. The account that hasn't been reconciled since the last administration. The receipts living in a shoebox with hopes and dreams.

No judgment. Ever.

But here's what I will tell you: bookkeeping problems don't age well. The longer they sit, the messier and more expensive they get to fix — and I genuinely don't want that for you.

If your books have been trying to tell you something, maybe it's time to listen. Link in bio 👀

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