Welcome to Q3! If you're a small business owner, you know that the middle of the year isn't just about surviving the summer heat: it's about setting the stage for a powerhouse finish. At Heyward CPA, we talk to growth-minded entrepreneurs every day. Whether you’re running a thriving law firm, managing a busy daycare, or … Read more

The Northstar concept resonates because it goes beyond spreadsheets and tax codes. It gets to the reason you started your business in the first place, and spoiler alert: it probably wasn't just to generate a massive revenue number that looks cool on a slide deck but leaves your bank account feeling empty. So here’s the … Read more

The Northstar concept resonates because it goes beyond spreadsheets and tax codes. It gets to the reason you started your business in the first place, and spoiler alert: it probably wasn't just to generate a massive revenue number that looks cool on a slide deck but leaves your bank account feeling empty. So here’s the … Read more

The Northstar concept resonates because it goes beyond spreadsheets and tax codes. It gets to the reason you started your business in the first place, and spoiler alert: it probably wasn't just to generate a massive revenue number that looks cool on a slide deck but leaves your bank account feeling empty. So here’s the … Read more

Let’s be honest: your LinkedIn headline is probably lying. It’s 2026. Everyone with a laptop and a Ring light calls themselves an "Entrepreneur." But if we’re pulling back the curtain at Heyward CPA PLLC, we see the cold, hard data. Most people claiming the title are actually just self-employed. And while there’s nothing wrong with … Read more

For many physicians and clinic managers, 2026 feels like a balancing act on a very thin wire. On one side, you have the patient care that called you to the profession; on the other, a shifting economic landscape defined by narrowing reimbursement rates, rising labor costs, and increasingly complex tax regulations. In the past, medical … Read more