Ciera Jones-Tax Strategist

Ciera Jones-Tax Strategist Dedicated to helping Home Care Business Owners & Entrepreneurs uncover hidden profit and stop overpaying the IRS, strategically.

It's September .And whether you realize it or not, we're closer to the end of the year than we are to the beginning.For ...
09/01/2026

It's September .

And whether you realize it or not, we're closer to the end of the year than we are to the beginning.

For many business owners, the first half of the year was spent focused on growth, hiring, operations, and serving clients. Financial planning often gets pushed to the bottom of the list.

I get it.

But here's the reality:

The decisions you're making right now will impact what your tax situation looks like at the end of the year.

The business owners who are in the best position by December aren't necessarily the ones making the most money.

They're the ones who have a plan.
They know their numbers.
They understand their cash flow.

And they're making adjustments before small problems become big ones.

If you haven't taken a close look at your finances this year, now is the time.

Because waiting until tax season limits your options.

DM me "REVIEW" or click the link in my bio to schedule your Free Profit & Tax Review.

One of the most expensive mistakes a business owner can make is assuming everything is fine because money is coming in.R...
08/26/2026

One of the most expensive mistakes a business owner can make is assuming everything is fine because money is coming in.

Revenue tells part of the story.

Your numbers tell the whole story.

I've seen business owners discover:
• They weren't setting aside enough for taxes.
• Their expenses were eating away at their profit.
• Their pricing wasn't supporting their goals.
• Their cash flow wasn't as strong as they thought.

None of these issues happened overnight.

They developed over time because no one stopped to review the numbers.

The good news is that there is still time to make adjustments before the end of the year.

The sooner you understand where your business stands, the more options you have.

Don't wait until tax season to find out what you could have addressed months earlier.

DM me "REVIEW" or click the link in my bio to schedule your Free Profit & Tax Review

There are only four months left in the year.Read that again.Four.For some business owners, that's exciting because they'...
08/19/2026

There are only four months left in the year.

Read that again.

Four.

For some business owners, that's exciting because they're on track to hit their goals.

For others, it may feel stressful because they know they haven't paid much attention to the financial side of their business this year.

Either way, now is not the time to avoid the numbers.

Now is the time to face them.

The purpose of reviewing your finances isn't to judge where you are.

It's to give yourself the information you need to make better decisions moving forward.

There is still time to:
✔ Improve cash flow
✔ Reduce financial waste
✔ Prepare for taxes
✔ Finish the year stronger than you started

But it starts with knowing where you stand today.

DM me "REVIEW" or click the link in my bio to schedule your Free Profit & Tax Review.

I was speaking with a business owner who was convinced that she needed to get more clients to increase her revenue.But a...
08/12/2026

I was speaking with a business owner who was convinced that she needed to get more clients to increase her revenue.

But after reviewing the numbers, we discovered the problem wasn't revenue at all.

The problem was that money was leaving the business faster than she realized.

There were unnecessary expenses.
Pricing issues.
Missed opportunities.
And no clear system for tracking profitability.

The solution wasn't more clients.

The solution was visibility.

This is why I always say:
More revenue isn't always the answer.

Sometimes the answer is understanding what's happening behind the scenes in your business.

Before you spend more money on marketing, advertising, or lead generation, make sure you understand where your current dollars are going.

Because what you don't track can quietly impact your profitability.

DM me "REVIEW" or click the link in my bio to schedule your Free Profit &
Tax Review

If I asked you today:How much profit has your business made this year?Would you know the answer?What about:• How much yo...
08/05/2026

If I asked you today:

How much profit has your business made this year?

Would you know the answer?

What about:
• How much you've paid yourself?
• How much you've spent on expenses?
• What your estimated tax liability might be?
• Whether you're actually more profitable than last year?

Most business owners can tell me how busy they've been.

But far fewer can tell me how profitable they've been.

And that's not a criticism.

It's a reminder.

Being busy and being profitable are not the same thing.

The numbers tell a story.

The question is: are you paying attention to it?

Before we get any closer to year-end, take some time to review where your business actually stands.

You may be doing better than you think.

Or you may discover opportunities to improve before the year is over.

DM me "REVIEW" or click the link in my bio to schedule your Free Profit & Tax Review

It's August.And whether you realize it or not, we're closer to the end of the year than we are to the beginning.For many...
08/01/2026

It's August.

And whether you realize it or not, we're closer to the end of the year than we are to the beginning.

For many business owners, the first half of the year was spent focused on growth, hiring, operations, and serving clients. Financial planning often gets pushed to the bottom of the list.

I get it.

But here's the reality:

The decisions you're making right now will impact what your tax situation looks like at the end of the year.

The business owners who are in the best position by December aren't necessarily the ones making the most money.

They're the ones who have a plan.
They know their numbers.
They understand their cash flow.

And they're making adjustments before small problems become big ones.

If you haven't taken a close look at your finances this year, now is the time.

Because waiting until tax season limits your options.

DM me "REVIEW" or click the link in my bio to schedule your Free Profit & Tax Review.

Many business owners are working hard, bringing in revenue, serving clients, and keeping operations moving. But when I a...
07/29/2026

Many business owners are working hard, bringing in revenue, serving clients, and keeping operations moving. But when I ask questions like:

• How much profit have you made so far this year?
• What does your tax liability look like?
• Are you on track to meet your financial goals?

The answer is often, "I'm not sure."

And that's exactly why mid-year is such an important time to review your
numbers.

Waiting until tax season to figure everything out can leave you with fewer
options and more stress.

But right now, there's still time to make adjustments that can positively impact the rest of your year.

A Mid-Year Profit & Tax Review gives you the opportunity to see what's working, identify what's not, and create a plan moving forward.

Because the goal isn't just to make money.

The goal is to keep more of it.

DM me "MIDYEAR" or click the link in my bio to schedule your Free Profit &
Tax Review.

Every year, I talk to business owners who wish they had started taxplanning sooner.Not in December.Not in January.Sooner...
07/22/2026

Every year, I talk to business owners who wish they had started tax
planning sooner.

Not in December.

Not in January.

Sooner.

The reality is that many tax-saving opportunities require time and planning.

The earlier you understand your financial position, the more options you
typically have available.

That's why I encourage business owners to do a mid-year review.

It's a chance to evaluate what's happened during the first half of the year
and determine what adjustments need to be made before year-end.

Think of it as a financial wellness check for your business.

No judgment.

No complicated spreadsheets.

Just a conversation about where you are, where you're headed, and what
steps you can take to finish the year strong.

The business owners who stay proactive are usually the ones who
experience fewer surprises.

And that's the goal.

DM me "MIDYEAR" or click the link in my bio to schedule your Free Profit &
Tax Review.

Let's talk about something that doesn't get discussed enough.Your business can make money and still have a cash flow pro...
07/15/2026

Let's talk about something that doesn't get discussed enough.

Your business can make money and still have a cash flow problem.

Just because revenue is coming in doesn't mean cash is staying in your
business.

I've worked with business owners who were bringing in consistent revenue
but still felt stressed every month because they weren't sure where the
money was going.

In many cases, it came down to things like:
• Poor expense tracking
• Unplanned tax obligations
• Underpricing
• Subscription creep
• Lack of financial reporting

The issue wasn't that they weren't making money.

The issue was that they didn't have visibility.

When you know your numbers, you can make informed decisions. When
you don't, you're left guessing.

And guessing can be expensive.

If you've ever looked at your bank account and wondered, "Where did all
the money go?" it may be time for a financial check-in.

DM me "MIDYEAR" or click the link in my bio to schedule your Free Profit &
Tax Review.

One of the biggest misconceptions in business is that more revenue willsolve every problem.It won't.I've seen businesses...
07/08/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions in business is that more revenue will
solve every problem.

It won't.

I've seen businesses generate six figures in revenue and still struggle with
cash flow.

Why?

Because revenue and profit are not the same thing.

If expenses are increasing, pricing isn't aligned, taxes aren't being planned
for, or money is leaking out in places you're not tracking, more revenue can
actually create more pressure.

Before you focus on making more money, make sure you understand
where the money you already have is going.

That's why I encourage business owners to review their numbers
throughout the year instead of waiting until tax season.

Sometimes the solution isn't another client.

Sometimes it's better systems, better planning, and better financial visibility.

If you've been working hard but still feel like your business isn't producing
the results it should, let's take a look.

DM me "MIDYEAR" or click the link in my bio to schedule your Free Profit &
Tax Review.

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