Mike Thrift
Marketing Manager
Mini Golf Course Bookkeeping: Smoothing Seasonal Cash Flow Across Admissions, Birthday Parties, and Food & Beverage Add-Ons
Mini golf lives on six months of outdoor revenue that must cover twelve months of costs. Learn how to smooth seasonal cash flow, track admissions vs. party revenue, and budget the resurfacing and asset refresh most owners forget.
Minimum Wage Goes Up in 22+ States and Localities in 2026: A Multi-State Employer's Guide to Staying Compliant Without Overpaying Payroll Taxes
Minimum wage rises in 22+ states and dozens of localities on Jan 1 and July 1, 2026. Learn the multi-state compliance map, tip credit interplay, and payroll controls that keep a single underpayment from becoming a multi-state audit.
Minimum Wage Just Went Up in More Than 20 States and Cities: A July 2026 Payroll Update Checklist for Small Employers
More than 20 states and cities raised minimum wage on July 1, 2026. Use this July payroll checklist to verify rates, tip credits, and youth wages before the next pay run violates a city ordinance you didn't check.
Mobile Notary and Loan Signing Agent Bookkeeping: Separating Notary Fees From Signing Fees, Mileage Deductions, and the Self-Employment Tax Line Most Notaries Miss
Mobile notaries and loan signing agents juggle state-capped notary fees and market-rate signing fees. Learn how to separate them for Schedule C, track mileage correctly, and handle the self-employment tax distinction that trips most notaries.
Montana LLC Vehicle Registration in 2026: Why Domestically Registered Cars Still Trigger Use Tax at Home
A Montana LLC plate does not erase sales or use tax at home. Learn how states assess use tax when a Montana-registered vehicle lives in-state, what triggers an audit, and how to stay compliant.
What May's NFIB Small Business Optimism Index Really Means for Your 2026 Planning: Reading the Uncertainty Index, Fuel Costs, and Hiring Data
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index for May 2026 moved on uncertainty, not sales. Learn how to read the index, its subcomponents, and what fuel, hiring, and credit signals mean for your pricing and cash plan.
Nigeria's 2026 Tax Reform Act: What the New ₦50 Million Small Company Exemption and ₦800,000 Personal Tax-Free Threshold Mean for Freelancers and Small Business Owners
Nigeria's 2026 Tax Reform Act created a ₦50M small company exemption and a ₦800K personal tax-free threshold. Learn who qualifies, how the 0% company rate works, and the bookkeeping that keeps a freelancer on the right side of the new FIRS system.
Nuvei's $2.75 Billion Payoneer Acquisition: What Two Cross-Border Payment Giants Merging Means for Small Exporters and Marketplace Sellers
Nuvei is buying Payoneer for $2.75 billion, merging two cross-border payout giants. Learn what it means for marketplace sellers, small exporters, FX fees, payout timing, and how to keep your payout reconciliation clean through the transition.
Ontario Just Cut Its Small Business Tax Rate to 2.2%: What the July 1, 2026 Change and CRA's New Schedule 23A Mean for Incorporated Canadian Owners
Ontario cut its small business rate to 2.2% on July 1, 2026 and CRA added Schedule 23A for provincial allocation. Learn who qualifies for the 88% combined rate base, how to apportion active business income, and the bookkeeping that keeps the return from bouncing.
Oregon's New Paystub Transparency Law: What SB 906's Written Payroll-Code and Deduction Disclosure Requirement Means for Employers Hiring in 2026
Oregon's SB 906 in 2026 requires employers to disclose payroll codes and deductions in writing. Learn what the paystub must show, the written notice trigger, and the payroll controls that keep a $500 per violation from stacking.
OSHA's Heat Rule Is Stalled But Enforcement Isn't: What the 2026 National Emphasis Program's 2,400 Annual Heat Inspections Mean for Small Employers With Outdoor Crews
OSHA's formal heat rule is stalled, but the 2026 National Emphasis Program means 2,400 heat inspections a year. Learn what the NEP requires for outdoor and non-climate-controlled crews and the bookkeeping that proves compliance.
Permanent Jewelry Studio Bookkeeping: Per-Weld Costing, 300–600% Markups, and Why Most Welders Underprice Their Own Labor
Permanent jewelry welders see 300–600% markup on chain but lose it to unpriced labor and inventory shrinkage. Learn per-weld costing, chain inventory controls, and the pricing math that keeps a welded bracelet studio profitable.