Maria Inglesby

Let me start with this: I don’t hate my job.   In fact, I genuinely enjoy bookkeeping.  I like making sense of things that feel messy. I like systems, clean records, and knowing that the work I do helps keep a business steady and compliant. Bookkeeping gives me a quiet sense of accomplishment—especially when everything finally ties out.  But even work you enjoy can feel heavy in certain seasons.  And caring for a newborn while showing up consistently at work is one of those seasons.  Loving...

Tracking expenses correctly is a fundamental practice for any business, not to mention that it can be very beneficial for personal finances as well. Accurate, organized records provide a clear view of where money is being spent, making it easier to identify unnecessary costs and allocate resources effectively. Proper expense tracking also simplifies tax preparation by ensuring that all deductible purchases are documented, reducing the risk of missed savings or compliance issues. While it may...

This quality — determination — is widely celebrated, and rightly so. But there’s a close cousin to determination that’s not as helpful: stubbornness. Though they may look similar on the surface, determination and stubbornness come from very different places...