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

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

5 Steps to Find Your Northstar Number (Easy Guide for Growth-Minded Entrepreneurs)

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

Revenue is a Vanity Metric: Discover Your Northstar Number

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