12/05/2026
🚨 3 bookkeeping mistakes I see small businesses make ALL the time
As an ICB bookkeeper, I see the same slip ups over and over again.
1. Mixing personal & business finances 💳 Your morning coffee run and your client invoice do NOT belong in the same account. Mixing the two is a one way ticket to messy books, missed deductions.
2. Not reconciling your accounts 📊 “I’ll check it later” said every business owner before a very unpleasant surprise. Reconciling regularly means you catch errors, spot fraud, and actually know where your money is.
3. Leaving EVERYTHING until tax season 😬Twelve months of receipts in a carrier bag is not a filing system. Staying on top of your books throughout the year saves you time, money, and a whole lot of panic come January.
Sound familiar? Let’s get that sorted.
Drop a 🙋 in the comments if you’ve been guilty of any of these! And if your books need some love, my DMs are open. 📩
Sarah 🤍