by J.R. Martin & Associates | May 3, 2026 | Blog, Small Business Accounting
If you’re the one wearing every hat in your business ā handling sales, managing operations, chasing down invoices, and trying to make sense of your books at midnight ā we see you. And we want you to know: you’re not supposed to do all of this alone....
by J.R. Martin & Associates | Apr 26, 2026 | Blog, Business Strategy
Running a business is hard enough without feeling like the numbers are working against you. If you’ve ever stared at your revenue and wondered, “Am I even making money?” you’re not alone. That question keeps a lot of business owners up at...
by J.R. Martin & Associates | Apr 19, 2026 | Blog, Business Tax Strategy
If you own a rental property that’s appreciated over the years, you might be thinking about selling. Maybe you’re ready to cash out, upgrade, or simplify your life. Before you list that property, thereās something critical you need to know. If you plan to...
by J.R. Martin & Associates | Apr 12, 2026 | Blog, Business Strategy
If you’re like most business owners, you didnāt start your company to master spreadsheetsāyou started it to do great work. But without checking your numbers regularly, youāre flying blind. You don’t need to become a financial wizard to know if your...
by J.R. Martin & Associates | Apr 8, 2026 | Blog
Key TakeawaysHow long you keep a document depends on what it is, which law applies, and sometimes your stateās rules as well. A practical baseline is to keep general personnel records for at least two years, payroll tax records at least four years, benefits...
by J.R. Martin & Associates | Apr 5, 2026 | Blog, Small Business Accounting
Passing down your business to the next generation represents years of hard workābut even when you keep it in the family, skipping a professional valuation can create costly surprises. Here’s the truth: family succession might be one of the most important times...
