<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Willow & Ledger Bookkeeping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bookkeeping support for small businesses—cleanups, catch-ups, and monthly services to keep your books clear, accurate, and on track.]]></description><link>https://willowledger.wixsite.com/home/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:03:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://willowledger.wixsite.com/home/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Should You Be Doing Your Own Bookkeeping?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you’re running a business, keeping up with the books can become one more job at the end of a long day. Getting bookkeeping support can give you reliable numbers and more time to focus on your business. When you first start a business, doing your own bookkeeping often makes sense. There may be only a handful of transactions each month, and keeping costs down is a priority. You send an invoice, pay a few bills, enter the numbers, and feel reasonably up to date. Then the business gets...]]></description><link>https://willowledger.wixsite.com/home/post/should-you-be-doing-your-own-bookkeeping</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abbf44e8540df4e45552038</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:35:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c01ce_b9588808de764ef5af834ee98804fd6d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cher Savage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Long Does Bookkeeping Actually Take?]]></title><description><![CDATA[“How long will my bookkeeping take each month?”

It is a fair question, especially when you are budgeting for help. If you can see 50 transactions on your bank statement, you might reasonably picture someone entering 50 numbers and finishing the job.]]></description><link>https://willowledger.wixsite.com/home/post/how-long-does-bookkeeping-actually-take</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abbef4c714e4cdf4f74665d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c01ce_0e6ba1c7abbe4f63b3d1237c8c1c92ea~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Willow &amp; Ledger Bookkeeping co</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-Commerce Bookkeeping: Do You Know What Your Products Actually Earn?]]></title><description><![CDATA[E-commerce gives business owners an impressive amount of sales data. You can see orders by product, channel, and date. You can watch revenue climb in a dashboard.



But sales are only one part of the picture. To know what an item earns, you need to understand what it costs to make or buy, sell, and deliver it. You also need bookkeeping records that connect the store’s activity to the money arriving in your accounts.]]></description><link>https://willowledger.wixsite.com/home/post/e-commerce-bookkeeping-do-you-know-what-your-products-actually-earn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab72fa30f6358bffa07d535</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c01ce_0e9cc486d23c43dba117963283e1dc27~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Willow &amp; Ledger Bookkeeping co</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Organized Books Matter as Your Business Grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accurate categories do not automatically tell you whether to hire or raise wages. They do give you a sounder basis for asking those questions.

]]></description><link>https://willowledger.wixsite.com/home/post/why-organized-books-matter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab72dcb0f6358bffa07d1c2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c01ce_cfdcf8ab24d44d07b856cfda7bee9f50~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Willow &amp; Ledger Bookkeeping co</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Prepare to Hire a Bookkeeper]]></title><description><![CDATA[A little preparation can make your first conversation with a bookkeeper clearer and more productive. You have decided it is time to get help with your bookkeeping. Perhaps you are tired of spending weekends sorting receipts, or you want financial reports you can rely on when making business decisions. Then a new worry appears: Do I need to clean up my books before I can hire someone? The short answer is no. You do not need to present a perfectly organized business to a bookkeeper. If...]]></description><link>https://willowledger.wixsite.com/home/post/how-to-prepare-to-hire-a-bookkeeper</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abc1993e432f576aac3e595</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:09:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c01ce_55ccfcafc063400b9c83142798ed04e0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cher Savage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Is It Time to Outsource Your Bookkeeping?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your bookkeeping keeps getting pushed to “later”

You plan to update your books on Friday, but a client needs something. You move it to Sunday, but by then you need a break. Before you know it, you are several months behind.

This happens to many business owners. The work directly in front of you feels more urgent than recording transactions from last month. The problem is that bookkeeping gets harder the longer you leave it. Receipts go missing, unfamiliar charges become harder to identify, and]]></description><link>https://willowledger.wixsite.com/home/post/when-is-it-time-to-outsource-your-bookkeeping</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abc14a894de20867afd84c4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c01ce_217dee2473de4f2997522200388ed5ff~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cher Savage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[✨ Finding Your Flow: How to Regain (and Maintain) Business Momentum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Because feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re done—it just means it’s time for a reset. Let’s be real: running your own business isn’t always...]]></description><link>https://willowledger.wixsite.com/home/post/finding-your-flow-how-to-regain-and-maintain-business-momentum</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699224b44259510b2bf8f748</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 21:08:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c01ce_731d894c583643468c7c8bff315e9245~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cher Savage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Creating a Feng Shui-Inspired Office That Supports Your Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're anything like the clients I work with—juggling all the things while building a business that actually works for you—you know...]]></description><link>https://willowledger.wixsite.com/home/post/creating-a-feng-shui-inspired-office-that-supports-your-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699224b44259510b2bf8f746</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:05:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c01ce_fe930b48e15044d2927915baf141b3c9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cher Savage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Lessons Learned: Common Business Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s be honest—running a small business is a constant cycle of learning, adjusting, and trying again. Mistakes? Oh, they happen. They’re...]]></description><link>https://willowledger.wixsite.com/home/post/lessons-learned-common-business-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699224b44259510b2bf8f747</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 22:32:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c01ce_eabea0282490456bb6ee3bd3205f756b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cher Savage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Effective Strategies for Promoting Your Business on a Limited Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you're just starting out or looking to attract more customers, there are countless ways to market your business without...]]></description><link>https://willowledger.wixsite.com/home/post/effective-strategies-for-promoting-your-business-on-a-limited-budget</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699224b44259510b2bf8f745</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:12:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_fc605277a68349e6a319508b7fe3ba55~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cher Savage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Cloud Accounting, and Why is It Essential for Bookkeeping?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With cloud accounting, your financial data is securely stored online, allowing you to access it from anywhere with an internet connection.]]></description><link>https://willowledger.wixsite.com/home/post/what-is-cloud-accounting-and-why-is-it-essential-for-bookkeeping</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699224b44259510b2bf8f744</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:41:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_c97bba0b77084907af67f03b777b664a~mv2_d_2000_1333_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cher Savage</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>