The MATAX Blog: Ops and Accounting Insights for Founders
Actionable advice, operational playbooks, and strategic deep dives to help you scale your business without the chaos.
5 Most Common Accounting Mistakes That Could Hurt Your Business
Many small business owners tend to handle their own accounting and bookkeeping, especially when they’ve just started out. However, keeping track of the finance-side of the business– everything from income to expenses to tax compliance– can be overwhelming.
Top Business Apps 2021: Streamline & Save Time
Discover the top business apps for January 2021 handpicked by MATAX experts. Streamline operations, save time, and boost efficiency with the best app solutions.
Update your business plan for a new year
Get ready for a successful new year with expert tips on updating your business plan for growth and financial planning. Stay competitive and achieve your goals.
Top Business Apps to Boost Efficiency in December
Discover the top business apps to boost efficiency in December 2020. From accounting integrations to video conferencing tools, find the ideal solutions.
How Your Business Can Thrive Even in a Recession
The pains caused by a recession can be excruciating, which is why most of us dread the thought of it. A recession can mean massive layoffs, jobs becoming harder to find, and wages frozen, which means consumers hunker down and spend less– often worsening the economic slowdown unknowingly.
Efficient business systems really pay off
Transform your business with efficient systems for success. Learn how good record-keeping, planning, and cash flow forecasting can help your business thrive.
Changing your business model
Your current business model is the way your business earns money. A change in your business model can bring substantially more income – sometimes for less work and lower overhead costs.
How cash flow forecasts can help you
Managing cash flow is a vital part of running a successful business. Some business owners think managing cash flow simply means keeping track of how much money enters and leaves their business, but there’s actually more that goes into it.
How to build a cash war chest when money is tight
Your “war chest” is the financial reserve your business has built up so you can take advantage of an opportunity or cover unexpected costs or emergencies.
Opening the books - should you share your business' financial performance with employees?
There are two schools of thought when it comes to “open book management” – the decision to increase transparency by sharing your company’s financials with your employees.
Why hiring a bookkeeper is a great investment
Discover why hiring a bookkeeper is a smart investment for small businesses. Save time, prevent errors, get expert financial advice, and ensure you get paid.