Is there something that is 'top of mind' for you? something that maybe keeping you awake? something that is stopping you progressing? If so, drop a comment and let's see if the community can help?

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It’s rarely about income. Most of the difference comes down to decisions made before filing season: How the business is structured How expenses are tracked and categorized When income and expenses are recognized How owners compensate themselves Where state tax exposure is triggered I see businesses with identical revenue end the year with very different tax outcomes simply because one planned throughout the year and the other didn’t. Question for the room: Which of these do you think impacts taxes the most in your business right now? No right or wrong answers, curious to hear different perspectives.

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Cashflow problems are not uncommon and the above is a common phrase I hear. A lot of the cashflow difficulties come down to growing too fast to sustain working capital, slow customer payments and higher than expected costs/expenses. If your cashflow is causing you issues and stress then my latest blog shares a few things for you to consider….. https://entrepreneursmentor.co.uk/2026/01/15/start-up-cashflow/