The Silent Killer: How “Good Enough” Bookkeeping Undermines Your Business — Messy Books Problems.
“Good enough” bookkeeping hides cash leaks, audit risk, and lost growth. Learn how to fix it — and how Giesler-Tran Bookkeeping makes your books decision-ready. The Silent Killer: How “Good Enough” Bookkeeping Undermines Your Business 🎧 On the go? Listen on The Deep Dive — where we dig deeper into this topic: ‘The Expensive False […]
Your CPA Looks Backward — We Look Forward: How Blind Loyalty Could Be Costing You Thousands.
Your CPA looks backward. We look forward. Discover how blind loyalty to your CPA could be costing your business thousands — and how the GTB Advantage fixes it. Your CPA Looks Backward — We Look Forward: How Blind Loyalty Could Be Costing You Thousands 🎧Listen on the go: You can now listen from anywhere — […]
Stipend Tax Treatment: Do Stipends Bypass the 50% Meal Rule?
Does a “stipend” avoid the 50% meal limit? Clear, practical guidance on stipends, accountable plans, and payroll risk from Giesler-Tran Bookkeeping. Stipends & Taxes — Why the Name Doesn’t Change the Rules Question submitted by Larry Grenevitch (Dynamic Marketing Collaboration). Answered by Giesler-Tran Bookkeeping — audit-ready, tax-smart bookkeeping for growing businesses. On the go? Listen on […]
Contractor vs Employee: Bookkeeping, Payroll & 1099s
How to Record Contractor vs Employee Payments On the go? Listen on The Deep Dive — where we dig deeper into this topic: ‘On the go? Listen on The Deep Dive — where we dig deeper into this topic: ‘Contractor vs. Employee_ The Deep Dive on IRS Risk, Bookkeeping Workflows, and Avoiding Massive Payroll Tax […]
Bookkeeping for Content Creators: Track Income, Expenses, and Taxes Without Losing Your Creativity
Track multiple income streams (ads, sponsorships, affiliate, direct sales), platform fees, equipment & software expenses, contractor payments, and estimated taxes. Use a simple income tracker, tag expenses by project/channel, reconcile platform payouts monthly, keep receipts, and run quarterly tax checks to avoid surprises. On the go? Listen on The Deep Dive — where we dig deeper […]
Sales Tax for Small Businesses: Collection, Filing & Recordkeeping
Determine nexus (where you must collect), register with each state, collect the correct rate at the point of sale, accept and store resale/exemption certificates, and file timely returns. Keep detailed sales tax records and reconcile collected tax to deposits to avoid penalties. On the go? Listen on The Deep Dive — where we dig deeper into […]
Will AI Replace Bookkeepers? The Truth About Automation
AI is changing bookkeeping fast — but it’s not replacing bookkeepers. Automation handles repetitive data tasks, while human professionals provide the insight, strategy, and compliance oversight AI can’t. Relying entirely on AI risks errors, misclassifications, and missed tax opportunities. The future of bookkeeping isn’t about choosing between humans or machines — it’s about combining technology […]
How to Choose Bookkeeping Software for Your Small Business
Choose software that matches your business model and volume (QuickBooks Online for US service/retail businesses, Xero for strong bank integrations and international needs, and specialized tools like Shopware/POS integrations for high-volume merchants). Prioritize bank/processor feeds, ease of use, reporting, payroll integration, and cost. On the go? Listen on The Deep Dive — where we dig deeper […]
How to Reconcile Chiropractic Insurance Reimbursements
Learn how to reconcile chiropractic insurance reimbursements like a pro. Step-by-step EOB workflows to protect cash flow, accuracy, and compliance. How to Reconcile Chiropractic Insurance Reimbursements Like a Pro Listen on the go: You can now listen from anywhere — The Deep Dive, where we dig deeper into this topic, ‘Stop Losing Thousands – The Chiropractic […]
Why you should treat ScamAdviser with extreme caution — and how to verify a site the right way
ScamAdviser warning: Don’t rely on a single automated score. Learn how to verify websites, protect your reputation, and dispute false listings. Why you should treat ScamAdviser with extreme caution By Giesler-Tran Bookkeeping (Mr. Brian) | October 19, 2025 Short version: ScamAdviser markets itself as a quick way to check whether a website is “safe.” However, […]