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Phil KirkendallNov 5, 2026, 8:45:01 AM2 min read

Accounting for Architecture Firms: How to Track Project Profitability

To understand whether a project is financially on track, you need to know what the firm ...
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Paul KirkendallNov 2, 2026, 11:15:03 AM2 min read

Ecommerce Bookkeeping: 4 Checks to Understand Your Store’s Profit

Before increasing ad spend, running another discount, or ordering more inventory, it ...
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Phil KirkendallOct 29, 2026, 10:00:08 AM2 min read

Bookkeeping for Interior Designers: 4 Ways to Keep Project Costs Under Control

Managing project costs is one of the biggest challenges interior design firms face. ...
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Phil KirkendallJul 7, 2026, 10:00:02 AM1 min read

Stay Ahead: Key Business Deadlines to Monitor in 2026

Running a business means keeping track of dozens of important deadlines throughout the ...
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Paul KirkendallFeb 27, 2026, 6:00:00 AM2 min read

13-Week Cash Forecast for Project-Based Firms

13-Week Cash Forecast for Project-Based Firms At a glance: A 13-week view shows when cash ...
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Paul KirkendallFeb 2, 2026, 7:30:00 AM4 min read

Year‑End Close Checklist for Small Firms (Owner’s Edition)

At a glance: A clean year‑end close comes down to three things: reconcile every account, ...
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Paul KirkendallJan 31, 2026, 7:00:00 AM3 min read

W-2s, W-3s & 1099s: What’s Due and Who Does What

If year-end tax forms make your eyes glaze over, you’re not alone. The good news? The ...
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Phil KirkendallJan 19, 2026, 5:45:00 AM3 min read

Why Time Tracking Is the Hidden Engine Behind Profitable Design Firms

Time tracking is one of the most overlooked — yet most powerful — tools inside Studio ...
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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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