Hi there, Reader!

One of my "core values" at Paper + Spark is that this remains a judgement-free zone. A safe space for you to ask questions & get business support without feeling judged or guilted for what you did (or didn't do) or didn't know.

There are no stupid questions. For real.

Accountants and tax pros tend to have a reputation that is less than positive. I myself have experienced my fair share of condescending, grumpy, judgmental accountants. And if you have too, then I apologize on behalf of all of us!

Nobody wants jargon-filled nonsense responses when asking questions about their biz taxes.

Nobody wants to be scolded by their tax preparer.

Nobody wants to feel ill when looking at their finances...and afraid to ask the very person you're paying $$$ to questions about what something means.

But if you've ever experienced this, please know you're not alone.

And know that it doesn't have to be that way!

I've created plenty of resources, both free and paid, to help you empower yourself and get confident on either DIYing your books & taxes, or communicating effectively with your (hopefully nice) accountant.

a few resources to help you feel good about your 💰💰💰

I know that procrastination is a real & true thing and something a LOT of us struggle with. Through P+S, I have set up systems to help you deal with this...with as little anxiety & overwhelm as possible. In order to succeed at a task you likely don't look forward to, these things can REALLY HELP...

👩🏻‍🏫 A teacher, one knowledgable in the task at hand who can actually explain what you're doing in plain English (withOUT the condescending tone y'all!)

💪 A support system, to boost your confidence and hold you accountable

📖 A guide, who can break down the steps bit-by-bit so you don't have to spend hours Googling how to do every little thing

🗓 A timeline and step-by-step checklist, to keep you motivated all the way to the finish line

I've got all of these things bundled together inside this year's Bite-Sized Bookkeeping Bootcamp, which closes for enrollment at the end of this month (less than 2 weeks away).

THE BITE-SIZED BOOKKEEPING BOOTCAMP A self-paced program to help Etsy & Shopify sellers get their blank 2023 books done in time for the tax deadline, in baby steps, with my support. Learn more here

On that note, if you just need a little quick refresher on a particular tax topic, the Coffee Break series replays are all available to you until the end of this month as well.

The free coffee break series replays Five presentations on bite-sized tax topics, from 1099Ks to year end inventory to your shop's tax deductions. Watch them here

If getting last year figured out is not your concern, and you're ready to DO IT RIGHT going into 2024, I've got the best bookkeeping system to support you right here ⬇️

Paper + Spark spreadsheets Step-by-step video & written instructions, lifetime access, monthly checklists & reminders, live office hours and all the support you need INCLUDED with your purchase. Shop here

Here's to making your finances a positive thing,

Janet

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