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Tax strategy and accounting, minus the jargon.

Practical insights for small business owners. Written by a CPA & CMA who also contributes to Forbes and Entrepreneur.

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Tax Strategy

S-corps, Augusta Rule, home office, hiring kids, retirement savings, cost segregation. 18+ posts.

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Bookkeeping

Chart of accounts, monthly close, financial reports, rental properties, AI-assisted accounting. 12+ posts.

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Business Strategy

Pricing, investments, lifestyle creep, budgeting, life changes to discuss with your accountant. 13+ posts.

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People & Hiring

Outsourcing, first-employee tips, leveraging coaches, client deliverables. 4 posts.

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Founder Mindset

How Vlad went virtual, changed his trajectory, and built Centaur. 4 posts.

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Forbes & Entrepreneur

Selected bylines by Vlad in Forbes (Finance Council) and Entrepreneur magazine.

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Tax Strategy

The Augusta Rule tax strategy for business owners

Rent your home to your business for up to 14 days a year, tax-free. Here's how it works.

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Tax Strategy

Hire your children and save money on taxes

A legitimate way to shift income to a lower (or zero) tax bracket, done right.

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Bookkeeping

Make AI work for your small business accounting

Where AI actually helps, and where it still needs a human eye.

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Business Strategy

Five steps to stop living paycheck to paycheck

For business owners whose income is up and down, a framework that actually works.

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Tax Strategy

Home office deduction for home-based businesses

The deduction most home-based owners leave on the table, and how to claim it safely.

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Business Strategy

Pricing strategies for small service-based businesses

How to price so you're paid for strategy, not just hours.

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