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In continuing with our Ask a Houston Bookkeeper series, we have become aware of a few Hurricane Harvey scams that are alarming. With over 195,000 people affected by the hurricane, they can be easy prey. Please be aware of these scams if you have been affected by the hurricane.

We at B&J Bookkeeping are looking forward to bringing you real answers to real questions. Our Ask a Houston Bookkeeper series is intended for those who live in the Houston or surrounding areas but others are welcome to read. In the aftermath of one of the worst hurricanes in Houston’s history, we will answer the […]

We at B&J Bookkeeping love free stuff. If you feel the same, you probably already know a few tricks yourself. Who doesn’t enjoy taking a free sample at the grocery store, especially sushi? After the bite, the makers of the product want you to buy what they’re selling in the end. Yes, you enjoyed the […]

As we’ve previously stated, just because you aren’t an expert bookkeeper doesn’t mean you should be in the dark when it comes to your finances. Even those who know nothing about bookkeeping, finances, or investing can learn the basics. Sadly, too many clients are too busy to learn even tthat. Now they can learn or […]

No one wants to lose a new or reoccurring client. Sometimes it is easier than you might think. One of the worst parts is you may not even know if or how you are doing it. Your greatest assets are your clients. Clients give you regular business and can recommend you to others. Many of the […]

Did you know that in 2016 over half of American households had cellphones as there only phone service? This was the first year cellphones overtook landlines. So you have the new iPhone, Samsung, or whatever new device works best for you. Whether on occasion or on a regular basis, you may have used it to […]

We have recently discussed a bookkeeping tip on an interesting money study. However, the study only looked at individuals. We see small to mid-sized business all the time for their bookkeeping. A common problem they seem to have is ready availability of cash. Said cash can be used for payroll, materials, and other common expenses. […]

We at B&J are all about sharing bookkeeping and tax tips, both of which boil down to money. But did you know there may be a science to the need and want for money versus the actual outcome? We did a little digging and found an interesting study conducted April 2017 from the University of […]

We at B&J in Houston love to discuss expert bookkeeping tips. In addition to these expert tips, we also like to get back to bookkeeping basics. Today’s entry discusses expenses that are draining your wallet along with strategies to find and eliminate them. This includes costs that are no longer needed and are without a purpose. If […]