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HI, I’M ASHLEY, AFC®️

Accredited Financial Counselor®, Profit Strategist, Quickbooks Elite ProAdvisor, Business Enthusiast, Pollyanna Theorist and Burrito Aficionado. I am dedicated to helping moms start a business, take control of their lives and create a life by design. Accounting is the language of business and at AIRE we speak accounting.

I am eager to share with you what I have learned over my 25 years as an entrepreneur. Learn from my wins and losses.

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    If there’s one thing last year taught us, it’s tha If there’s one thing last year taught us, it’s that strong habits make everything easier, especially when it comes to bookkeeping.

Here are the habits you can build into your monthly routine:

- Schedule dedicated time by blocking 1–2 hours each month as a non-negotiable finance check-in

- Separate finances by using dedicated business bank accounts and credit cards

- Use accounting software like QuickBooks or Xero to keep everything organized and accessible

- Document everything by saving receipts, invoices, and statements as you go

- Don’t wait to fix small issues. Handle them early before they turn into bigger problems

- Know when to ask for help instead of trying to figure everything out on your own

Ready to hand it over and stop doing it all yourself?

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    If you’ve ever watched Shark Tank, you know the Sh If you’ve ever watched Shark Tank, you know the Sharks always go straight to the numbers.

When investors look at your financial statements, they’re really looking for clarity, not perfection. Things like:

- How you’re actually making money

- Whether cash flow makes sense

- Clean, easy to follow financial statements

- Expenses that match your stage of business

- Numbers that support the story you’re telling

Just like on Shark Tank, your numbers help build trust or raise questions.

If your books are behind, that’s a red flag. Book a call and let’s get them cleaned up and ready.
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    January deadlines are here! Take a look at what’s January deadlines are here! Take a look at what’s coming up in January. It’s a busy month with important deadlines.

Now is the time to review your books, organize your documents, and make sure everything is ready to be filed on time to avoid penalties.

If you’re unsure what applies to your business or need help staying on track, we’re here to support you.

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    Thank you for being here, for growing with us, and Thank you for being here, for growing with us, and for making this year meaningful in so many ways.

We cannot wait to support you, cheer you on, and show up with even more value in 2026.

See you in the new year!
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    Before the year ends, take a closer look at the so Before the year ends, take a closer look at the software and tools your business is paying for. 

You might be surprised how many subscriptions renew quietly in the background without you even using them.

Here’s what to review:

- Monthly subscriptions you forgot you signed up for

- Annual renewals you only notice once they hit your card

- Duplicate tools that do the same thing

- Free trials that turned into paid plans

- Software your team no longer uses

Cleaning these up can instantly improve your profit margins and reduce unnecessary monthly expenses. 

Even a handful of small charges add up over the year.

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    Every business owner has that one thing they dream Every business owner has that one thing they dream of adding to their office or workflow.

A new chair?
A mechanical keyboard?
A digital calendar?
A bookkeeper?
A ring light with a good camera?

What’s on your business wish list this year?

Share it below!
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