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Cultivating Community

Community is our secret sauce here at Breakaway. So though we are proud to be a 100% remote company, we are intentional about our approach to community. Among the most important things we do is our in-person Annual Meeting, held each September in Portland, Oregon. 

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Gratitude + Gains

A few times a year it’s worth asking: Are your financials telling the full story of your hard work? This is about more than hitting revenue goals. It’s about making sure your numbers reflect the value you’ve created, the resilience you've shown, and the direction you want to go next. Here’s how to turn reflection into action, with a financial lens that helps you finish strong.

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Family Office vs. Traditional Financial Advisor

A Family Office Advisor functions much like your personal CFO. Their role is to provide concierge level financial support that takes the day to day weight off your shoulders. This might include managing bill payments, tracking cash flow, overseeing records, and coordinating with your CPA, attorney, and estate planner.

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Profit Check: What’s Working in Your Business Right Now?

August is a natural time to review goals and make course corrections before the intensity of fall and year-end takes over. A small shift in pricing, time allocation, or expenses today can compound into major gains by December. But here's the key: profit alone doesn’t tell the whole story.

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This Is How We Do Blended Shore

If you want international team members to truly move your business forward—not just check boxes—you have to go deeper. Blended Shore is not a plug-and-play solution. Success requires strong documentation, clear communication, and intentional training.

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This Is How We Do AI (Hint: Don’t Panic)

At Breakaway, we’re committed to evaluating small business automations and AI the same way we’ve been doing since the beginning: by finding the intersection between technology and humanity. So when you’re trying to evaluate what’s true and helpful (and what isn’t), here are three steps you can use to sort the noise from the necessary.

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Busting Fractional Myths

Fractional isn’t a compromise. It’s a smart, flexible solution for growing businesses that want expert support without the full-time commitment. Here are the top three myths about choosing fractional accounting support, and the truth behind them.

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