The Profitjets Blog
Finance Writing for People Running the Business
Practical articles on bookkeeping, accounting, tax, payroll and financial strategy, written for founders and operators rather than for other accountants.
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What is Bookkeeping: A Step-by-Step Guide
What bookkeeping covers, how it differs from accounting, and the five-step process behind a clean set of books.
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EOR vs Subsidiary in India: Which One Should You Choose
What each route commits you to, and the point where the answer changes
How to Choose an EOR Provider in India
Nine questions worth asking before you sign, and what a good answer sounds like
How to Hire Employees in India Without Setting Up a Company
Four routes, what each one really risks, and how to choose between them
India's Four Labour Codes and What They Mean If You Employ There
Twenty nine laws became four, and the rules underneath are still landing
PEO vs EOR in India: Which One Can You Actually Use
One of them needs an Indian entity you may not have, and that settles most cases
Permanent Establishment Risk When You Hire in India
What creates a taxable presence, and what an employer of record does and does not solve
What an Employer of Record in India Really Costs
The three layers of the bill, and which one is worth negotiating
10 Best Recession-Proof Business Ideas to Start in 2026
The ideas, what resilience actually requires, and testing before you commit.
10 Common Small Business Budget Categories (And How to Track Them)
1. Payroll and Contractor Costs, 2. Rent, Office, and Utilities, and 3. Software Subscriptions.
10 Easy Examples of Bookkeeping for Small Businesses
Ten everyday bookkeeping entries, from accounts payable to owner's equity, explained the way they appear in real books.
10 Essential QuickBooks Procedures Every Business Owner Should Know
1. Connecting Bank Feeds, 2. Invoicing and Receiving Payments, and 3. Bill Entry and Payment.
10 Legal Tax Loopholes for Small Businesses in 2026
What Is a Tax Loophole, and Is Using One Legal and Loophole 1: S-Corp Reasonable Compensation Split.
10 Money Mistakes Self-Employed People Make (And How to Avoid Them)
1. Not Separating Personal and Business Money, 2. Not Paying Quarterly Estimated Taxes, and 3. Underestimating.
10 Steps to Build a Productive Relationship with Your Accountant
1. Provide Documents Promptly, 2. Organize Records Before Meetings, and 3. Ask Questions When You Don't Understand.
10 Taxes You Can Write Off When You Work From Home
What the home office deduction covers, and what disqualifies a claim.
10 Things You Must Know About Form 1099 (2026 Update)
1. There Are Many Types of 1099 Forms, Not Just One and 2. The $600 Threshold Is Changing, Know Which Year Applies.
1099 vs W-2: The Complete Guide for Employers and Workers
The Core Difference at a Glance, IRS Worker Classification: The Three-Factor Test, and Misclassification Risk: What.
1099-NEC vs 1099-MISC: Key Differences and When to Use Each (2026 Update)
Quick Reference: 1099-NEC vs 1099-MISC, What Is Form 1099-NEC, and What Is Form 1099-MISC.
12 Questions to Ask Your Accountant When You Want to Grow Your Business
Why the Right Questions Change Everything, The 12 Questions, and How to Get the Most From Your Accountant.
4 Common Bookkeeping Mistakes Made by Small Businesses
The four errors that show up again and again in small business books, and the fix for each one.
4 Steps To Set Up ACH Payments for Your Business in 2026
Setting it up, reconciling it, and controlling the risk.
5 Benefits of Filing Your Taxes Early
Why You Should File Before the April Deadline, Benefit 1: Get Your Refund Faster, and Benefit 2: Protect Yourself.
5 Benefits of Using Virtual Bookkeeping Services
Five things entrepreneurs actually gain from virtual bookkeeping, beyond the cost saving everyone leads with.
5 Essential Finance Tips for Small Business Owners
Five habits, the numbers to know, and who should challenge you.
What we write about
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Bookkeeping
Clean books, reconciliations, chart of accounts and month-end close.
Accounting
Close process, financial statements, cash against accrual, and reporting that gets used.
Tax
Preparation, planning, entity choice, deductions, quarterly estimates and the IRS forms behind them.
CFO
Forecasting, cash flow, fundraising readiness and the executive roles founders confuse.
Payroll
Withholding, payroll taxes, W-2s and 1099s, and multi-state teams.
Metrics
The ratios and statements that tell you what is actually happening in the business.
Software
QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite and the tools that feed them.
Business Finance
Entity formation, banking, budgeting, funding and getting the finances in order.
Would You Rather We Just Did It?
Reading about reconciliation is useful. Not having to do it is better.