Each Breakaway advisor has a handful of their own “I wish I had known…” about starting their own business, and after working with hundreds of SMB clients we’ve heard it all. However, there are some things we seem to hear again and again–lessons to make the path smoother and more joyful. 

We’ve built a team of experienced advisors and a suite of innovative fintech tools to customize accounting support so it’s whatever you need for your small business. Three words: We got you.

Well-communicated boundaries are key to establishing productive professional relationships, and will set off a waterfall of positive effects.

Whether you’re an overworked accountant or stressed out business owner, here are some of our best strategies for taking good care of yourself (and your people) while you also kick some booty.

Summer is the perfect time for…financial cleanups! Learn why now is the perfect time to hire an accounting professional to get your books in order mid-year.

A good accountant is a creative ally, the person you turn to and say, “I want to go HERE. Not sure how to get there. Lots of obstacles stand in my way. Any ideas?” And they reply, “challenge accepted.”

In many cases, this will mean finding an accountant who provides advisory services, in addition to traditional bookkeeping.

Accounting processes safeguard your business’ assets, as well as your employees. They give you peace of mind, and a clear path forward. And once you have clarity about your financial position, you can focus on the fun part: using it to develop creative strategies to meet your goals!

Using strategic accounting practices will not only improve the profitability of your dental practice but also position it for sustainable growth and success.

Your fractional partner should have a plan for providing updates about your finances in a way that you can understand, use, and get excited about.

For us, this comes in the form of the weekly report–also known at Breakaway as “The Game Board” because it features pieces we can move around as necessary to reach your goal.

More and more SMBs are making the switch to fractional accounting solutions because they often offer more support, flexibility, and peace of mind than in-house departments. If you’re interested in making the leap from in-house to fractional accounting support, follow these steps to set yourself up for success.