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Phil KirkendallDec 29, 2025 4:00:00 AM1 min read

What Design Firms Miss With 1099 Compliance in Studio Designer

It’s one of the most common—and costly—oversights we see in creative businesses: missing ...
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Paul KirkendallDec 8, 2025 7:15:00 AM2 min read

Studio Designer Reports: Accuracy, Setup & Profitability

Studio Designer’s built‑in reports are excellent at summarizing what happened—revenue, ...
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Phil KirkendallNov 26, 2025 9:30:00 AM4 min read

Freelancers, Vendors & Subcontractors: Who Gets a 1099?

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Paul KirkendallNov 21, 2025 9:00:02 AM1 min read

Are You Guessing or Growing? A Q4 Readiness Checklist for Interior Design Firms

Q4 isn’t just the final sprint—it’s a launchpad for the year ahead. But too many design ...
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Paul KirkendallOct 14, 2025 12:42:35 PM1 min read

Planning vs. Budgeting: Why Most Design Firms Get It Backwards

Creative firms are full of ideas. But when it comes to numbers, most fall into a familiar ...
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Phil KirkendallAug 7, 2025 4:05:33 PM2 min read

Selling to Outside States: The Sales Tax Mistake That’s Costing You

For design and professional service firms expanding across state lines, sales tax ...
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Paul KirkendallJul 29, 2025 11:04:41 PM1 min read

The Financial Operations Schedule Most Creatives Don’t Know They Need

If you run a design, architecture, or engineering firm, you likely didn’t get into ...
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Paul KirkendallApr 7, 2025 6:16:13 PM3 min read

Outsourced vs. In-House Accounting: Which is Right for Your Business?

Choosing how to manage your company’s finances can shape everything from daily operations ...
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Paul KirkendallMar 21, 2025 1:00:00 PM3 min read

How Outsourced Accounting Services Enhance Financial Transparency

Financial transparency is the foundation of trust, informed decision-making, and ...
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Paul KirkendallMar 12, 2025 7:00:23 PM3 min read

Key Services Offered by Top Bookkeeping Firms

Strong bookkeeping keeps businesses running smoothly—but the best outsourced firms do ...
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