Hustle vs. Strategy: Do You Have a Northstar Number?

Plenty of entrepreneurs have businesses that appear to be doing well, but the owner feels like no money is being made. These business owners are hustling, making sales, but not building something that consistently supports their lives. Hustle keeps you active. Strategy gives you a destination. After 17 years as a CPA working with real … Read more

Understanding Which IRS Penalty Applies to Your Business 5% or $255?

At Heyward CPA, we believe that your past financial records shouldn’t be an anchor holding back your future growth. For many entrepreneurs, the weight of unfiled business tax returns feels like a shadow following every strategic move. You want to scale, hire, and innovate, but there is a nagging fear of what the IRS might … Read more

Unfiled Business Returns: A No-Judgment Guide to Getting Current

At Heyward CPA, we know that life happens. We’ve seen it all: the growth spurts that leave you breathless, the personal emergencies that pull you away from the desk, and the simple, human overwhelm of trying to wear every hat in your business. If you’ve fallen behind on your business tax returns, the first thing … Read more

From Bookkeeping to Business Growth: How Your Financial Data Fuels Smarter Decisions

For many small business owners, the word "bookkeeping" conjures up a specific, somewhat draining image: a shoebox full of crumpled receipts, a looming tax deadline, and the nagging feeling that you’re just trying to keep your head above water. You do it because you have to: for the IRS, for your bank, or for your … Read more