Category Archives: Business/Growth

I can’t pay my full tax balance right now. What do I do?

“My business had a much better year than I was expecting and the quarterly estimated payments I sent in weren’t even close to covering what I owe the IRS.” “I just got into the freelance/self-employed/independent contractor world and was introduced to self-employment tax.” Are you in a position where you’re unable to pay your full […]

Who is a “Revel Creative”?

From time to time folks will approach us because they’ve heard about Revel through a friend or a recommendation request, and they’re wondering… am I the kind of business Revel works with? Is this going to be a good fit? 💭 Revel exists to serve clients in the “creative and entertainment industries,” but what does […]

How do I find the right accountant for me? 10 questions you need to ask!

Choosing an accountant is a lot like choosing a new business partner. The right accountant will become a trusted part of your team, a mentor you can depend on, someone who offers advice and guidance as you scale your business. It can feel pretty intense, right? With the future success of your business relying on […]

Top Mistakes from DIY-ing Your Accounting and Taxes (and the price you’re paying for it…)

I had to take a deep breath before writing this post. It can be the kind of self-serving nonsense that’s out there clogging up the internet. And let’s face it, as a CPA firm, we’re far from unbiased in this conversation. But there’s one really compelling reason to share this content with you, and it’s […]

Getting the Right Accounting Solution for a Business Your Size

Have you been told by your lawyer or financial advisor that you need to start working with an accountant? Or maybe your friend who owns a business said her accountant recommended setting up as an LLC or an S-Corp and now you’re wondering if you should too. Whatever the reason is, businesses of all sizes […]

What’s Keeping You From Scaling Your Creative Business?

Scaling any business is challenging. Just look at the volume of business books and blogs written on the topic. But if scaling any business is hard, then scaling creative businesses is like training for a triathlon and getting a Ph.D. all at once. Service-based businesses like yours are generally in the business of trading dollars […]

Resources for Businesses in the wake of Coronavirus / Covid-19

We’re hoping to provide information and resources to our clients and extended family as information comes to light. This is a rapidly changing environment, with new programs and policies emerging daily, so we’ll do our best to keep this as up to date as possible. If you have additional information or updates to share, please […]