Year-end arrives quickly for auto repair shop owners, and if your books haven’t been a top priority during the busy season, it can feel overwhelming. But a thoughtful year-end close is one of the most important steps you can take to strengthen your shop’s financial foundation. Clean books help you understand where your profits came […]
Year-end can feel like a full-speed sprint for auto repair shop owners. Between customer vehicles, scheduling, vendor orders, and keeping the shop running smoothly, it’s easy to push bookkeeping to the back burner. But here’s the truth: your year-end bookkeeping checklist is one of the most powerful tools for boosting profitability, streamlining operations, and starting […]
November always reminds me to slow down, take a deep breath, and reflect on what (and who) I’m truly grateful for. And honestly? At the top of that list are you — the incredible shop owners, small business teams, and entrepreneurs who trust Three Rivers Bookkeeping with your books. Whether we’re untangling month-end reconciliations, reviewing […]
Fraud isn’t just something that happens in big corporations. It can (and does) happen in small businesses, too. And for many auto repair shop owners, fraud doesn’t always look like stolen cash or fake invoices. It can be as simple as an employee padding their hours, a vendor overcharging for parts, or a customer disputing […]
Running an auto repair shop means juggling a lot between customers, parts, technicians, and schedules. But there’s one area that can quickly turn into a nightmare if ignored, and that’s payroll taxes. Think of them as the “ghosts” of your shop’s back office. If you miss deadlines for FUTA, state unemployment, or payroll tax filings, […]