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Confession: My First Video Practice Was a Disaster 😅

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:51:33 GMT

The Reality of Starting Something New

Today I sat down to practice recording videos for BetterMint.

It was... rough. ��

I stumbled over my words, restarted more times than I can count, and questioned whether I should just stick to spreadsheets.

But then I remembered something I tell business owners all the time: you don't get better by waiting until you're perfect.

So I'm going to keep showing up.

My goal is to start sharing practical bookkeeping and CFO tips that actually help business owners make better financial decisions. The videos won't be perfect at first, but they'll be honest, useful, and they'll get better every week.

Thanks in advance for cheering me on. If there's a bookkeeping, QuickBooks, or business finance question you'd like me to cover, leave it in the comments.

5 Signs Your Business Has Outgrown DIY Bookkeeping

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:16:56 GMT

The warning signs that it's time to stop doing everything yourself and start building a stronger financial foundation

5 Signs Your Business Has Outgrown DIY Bookkeeping

When you're starting a business, wearing multiple hats is part of the job. You're the owner, salesperson, customer service representative, marketer, and often the bookkeeper too.

At first, handling your own books may seem like a smart way to save money. But as your business grows, DIY bookkeeping can quietly become one of the biggest obstacles to growth.

Here are five signs it may be time to bring in professional accounting support.

1. You Don't Know Your Numbers

If someone asked you today:

How much profit did you make last month?
How much cash is available to spend?
Which service or product is most profitable?

Could you answer confidently?

Many business owners check their bank balance and assume they know how their business is performing. Unfortunately, a bank balance doesn't tell the whole story. Accurate financial reporting provides the information needed to make informed business decisions.

2. You're Always Behind

Bookkeeping is one of those tasks that's easy to push to tomorrow.

Before you know it, you're three months behind on reconciliations, invoices are piling up, and tax deadlines are approaching.

Falling behind creates stress and increases the likelihood of costly mistakes. The longer bookkeeping is delayed, the more difficult it becomes to catch up.

3. Tax Season Feels Like a Fire Drill

Do you spend every tax season scrambling to find receipts, categorize transactions, and answer questions from your tax preparer?

Clean books throughout the year make tax preparation faster, less expensive, and significantly less stressful.

A good accounting process means tax season becomes a routine event—not an emergency.

4. You're Spending Time on Books Instead of Growing Your Business

Every hour spent categorizing transactions is an hour you're not spending on sales, customer relationships, operations, or strategy.

As a business owner, your time is often most valuable when focused on growing the business rather than maintaining the accounting records.

Delegating bookkeeping allows you to focus on the work that generates revenue.

5. You're Making Decisions Based on Guesswork

Growth requires good information.

Whether you're hiring employees, investing in equipment, increasing marketing spend, or setting prices, financial decisions should be based on reliable data—not assumptions.

Accurate bookkeeping provides the foundation for better decision-making and long-term success.

The Bottom Line

Bookkeeping isn't just about compliance or taxes. It's about understanding your business and making informed decisions with confidence.

If your books are falling behind, your reports don't make sense, or you're spending too much time managing your finances, it may be time for additional support.

At BetterMint Accounting Solutions, we help business owners gain clarity, stay organized, and spend more time focusing on what they do best—running their businesses.

Ready to get your books working for you instead of against you? Let's connect.

Why I Started BetterMint

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:06:58 GMT

Every business has a story. This is mine.

A couple of months ago, I found myself in a position I never expected: laid off and unsure of what came next.

Like many professionals, I had spent years building my career, helping companies understand their finances, improve processes, and make smarter business decisions. Then, suddenly, I was faced with a choice. I could spend my time searching for the next job, or I could build something of my own.

I chose to build.

That's how BetterMint began.

Starting a business from scratch is equal parts exciting and terrifying. There are no guarantees, no investors waiting in the wings, and no roadmap telling you exactly what to do next. What I did have was confidence in my experience and a genuine desire to help business owners succeed.

Over the years, I've seen firsthand how many growing businesses struggle with their finances. Not because they're bad at business, but because accounting often becomes an afterthought until it becomes a problem.

Books fall behind.

Financial reports become unreliable.

Cash flow gets harder to predict.

Important decisions are made without clear financial data.

The result is unnecessary stress for business owners who already have enough on their plates.

I started BetterMint to change that.

My goal isn't simply to provide accounting services. It's to help business owners gain confidence in their numbers so they can focus on growing their companies. Whether it's cleaning up financial records, improving reporting processes, or providing strategic financial guidance, I believe every business deserves accurate information and a trusted advisor.

As I launch this new chapter, I'm grateful for every client, referral, and supporter who has helped make BetterMint possible.

This blog will be a place where I share practical financial insights, accounting tips, business lessons, and honest experiences from building a company from the ground up.

If you're a business owner looking for a financial partner who understands both the numbers and the challenges of entrepreneurship, I'd love to connect.

Thank you for being part of the journey.

— Mary Anna Coles
Founder, BetterMint