Your business card doesn’t make a purchase automatically deductible. (That would be cool though) People say it all the time, “If it’s for the business, it’s a write-off!” I wish that were true. But that’s bad advice. Together we’re going to break down the difference between a business expense and a tax deduction (spoiler, they […]

Bookkeeping, Taxes

September 9, 2026

Business vs. Personal Expenses: A Bookkeeper’s Guide

Jen Fischer, owner of Numbers By Jen. A bookkeeping agency offering monthly bookeeping support for small business owners in Ohio and across the US.

You can DIY your books. But can you read them? 🤓 Most business owners can type numbers into a spreadsheet. The harder part is knowing what those numbers are actually trying to tell you. “I mean… it’s just numbers in a spreadsheet, right? Surely I can do that myself.” I’ve heard that from a lot […]

Bookkeeping

August 12, 2026

Am I Doing My Bookkeeping Right? 15 Questions to Find Out

Jen Fischer owner of Numbers by Jen Bookkeeping for small business owners