Patrick Accounting Blog

The True Cost of Fear-Based Staffing in Restaurants

Matt Patrick — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:15:00 GMT

It’s 6 AM, and you’re staring at today’s schedule. You have 10 catering orders to get out the door, but you’re not confident about who’s actually going to show up.

The Hidden Cost of Financial Confusion and How It Impacts Your Business

Matt Patrick — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:15:00 GMT

Most business owners don’t realize how much financial confusion is costing them. Here are five hidden ways it drains your time, money, and growth.

Why does running a successful business sometimes feel like you're constantly behind, even when revenue is growing?

How to Improve Your Month-End Close Process for Home Care and Hospice Agencies

Amy Taylor — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:15:00 GMT

Practical Ways to Streamline Your Financial Reporting for Better Accuracy and Efficiency

Does your current month-end close process lack structure and efficiency?

Why Your Business Feels Like a Prison, and the 4 Freedoms That Fix It

Matt Patrick — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:15:00 GMT

If you're like most business owners, you started your business to create freedom.

What It Takes to Scale a Business and Why Most Owners Aren't Ready

Matt Patrick — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Why do so many businesses struggle (or even break) when they try to scale?

Should Your Business Own Its Building or Use a Separate Real Estate LLC?

Matt Patrick — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:45:00 GMT

Is Owning Real Estate Inside Your Business Costing You More Than You Think?

If your business owns (or is thinking about buying) the building or space where you operate, you've probably spent a lot of time thinking about the property itself. The location. The mortgage. The long-term investment potential.

What 'Ignited' Really Means in the One Step Better Journey

Matt Patrick — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:30:00 GMT

The first stage of the One Step Better client journey focuses on building the financial foundation your business needs for clarity and control.

You've decided to get help with your finances, but now what?

Why Restaurant Owners Should Rethink the Way They Present the Check

Matt Patrick — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:45:00 GMT

You spent two hours giving someone a great dining experience. The food was on point. The service was excellent. And your guest had a wonderful time.

Month-End Close for Home Care and Hospice Agencies: An 8-Step Guide

Amy Taylor — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:30:00 GMT

How to Streamline Your Financial Closing Process for Accuracy, Compliance, and Better Decisions

How confident are you in your agency’s financial reports at the end of each month?

Understanding the FICA Tip Credit: What Restaurant Owners Need to Know

Matt Patrick — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:30:00 GMT

If you own a restaurant with tipped employees, you're paying employer taxes on money that was never yours. Tips go straight from the customer to your employee. You never touch them. But the IRS still expects you to pay employer Social Security and Medicare taxes on every dollar.