🏞️ 5 Biggest Bookkeeping Mistakes NWA Small Business Owners Make in Year One

Feb 18

Starting a service-based business in Northwest Arkansas is exciting—but poor bookkeeping in year one can cost you big.

Here are the top 5 mistakes to avoid:

1. Mixing Personal and Business Finances

Grabbing lunch with a business card, paying vendors from a personal account?
✅ Open a business checking account ASAP to protect your finances and simplify taxes.

2. Not Saving for Taxes

Many new owners forget taxes aren’t automatically withheld.
✅ Set aside 25–30% of your income to avoid nasty surprises in April.

3. Skipping Expense Tracking

From tools and gas to advertising and software—track every dollar.
✅ Use QuickBooks to log receipts and categorize expenses automatically.

4. Letting Invoicing Slide

Late or missed invoices = cash flow issues.
✅ Set clear payment terms and automate reminders to get paid faster.

5. Doing Everything Yourself

Trying to juggle everything without help leads to burnout and mistakes.
✅ You don’t have to DIY forever—get bookkeeping support early.

💡 That’s Where the DBR Bookkeeping Skool Community Comes In

Built for small business owners in NWA and beyond, we offer:

QuickBooks cleanups & setup
Monthly bookkeeping support
Training for you or your staff
Mentorship on pricing, cash flow, and financial systems
A private community that actually understands small business struggles

📍 Based in Northwest Arkansas, DBR is here to help our community thrive.

📞 Book a free call with Dr. Bryan Raya, QuickBooks ProAdvisor:
👉 https://calendly.com/dbr_bookkeeping/book-a-free-call-with-dbr

Let’s start Doing Business Right.

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Bryan Raya