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Patrick Accounting Resources

From beginner guides to advanced insights, our resources are designed to help you understand complex financial concepts and apply them to your small business. 

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Why Your Restaurant POS Data Doesn't Match Your Actual Profitability

Your restaurant POS shows sales, but that doesn’t always mean profit. Learn why POS data and financials don’t always align and what to do about it.
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Fixed vs. Variable Costs for Restaurants: How They Impact Your Margins

Fixed vs. variable costs play a major role in restaurant profitability. Learn how to use this distinction to calculate break-even and protect margins.
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Why Your Restaurant is Busy But Not Profitable: 7 Hidden Profit Leaks

Is your restaurant busy but not profitable? Discover the 7 hidden profit leaks that keep restaurants from making money, even when sales are strong.
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What's Changing with Meal and Entertainment Deductions in 2026?

Learn what’s changing with meal and entertainment deductions in 2026, what stays the same, and how to plan ahead for the new tax rules.
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2026 Meals and Entertainment Tax Deduction Guide

A complete 2026 meals and entertainment tax deduction guide for small businesses, including IRS rules and deduction limits.
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Why Your Business Feels Stuck, and the 6 Stages That Lead to Thriving

Feeling stuck in your business? Discover the 6 key stages every business goes through on the path from chaos to clarity, confidence, and thriving.
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5 Financial Problems That Make Home Health Accounting Harder

Why is home health and hospice accounting more complex than typical businesses? Learn the 5 financial challenges your agency must manage.
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Why You Need an Accountant Who Can Translate, Not Just File Taxes

Struggling to understand your accountant? It's not your fault. Learn how to bridge the language gap and stop nodding along in confusion.
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Small Business Owner's Guide to Accounting Jargon

Accounting, minus the confusion. 60+ accounting terms explained in plain English for small business owners.
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Why We Call It One Step Better, Not Business Transformation

Why small business owners should ditch 'transformation' talk and embrace One Step Better, an approach to sustainable progress without feeling...
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Are You Even Winning? Track These 5 Numbers to Know for Sure

Are you even winning in business? Track these 5 key numbers to build a simple scorecard that gives you clarity, confidence, and control.
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4 Real Reasons Business Owners Can't Stick to Better Financial Habits

Trying to build better financial habits for your business? Here’s why it hasn’t worked yet and what to do differently if you want this year to be...
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