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Running a small business, especially in hospitality, means juggling a million tasks at once. From managing customers to keeping the...

October is the perfect time for small business owners to evaluate Q3 results and prepare for year-end. Learn how to use your financial data to make smarter decisions with Barmann Bookkeeping.

Don’t let your bookkeeping become a horror story! Learn about common accounting mistakes small hospitality businesses make—and how Barmann Bookkeeping can help fix them.

Fall is a busy season for many industries, especially in hospitality, retail, and events. With seasonal employees, tipped wages, and fluctuating schedules, payroll mistakes can quickly pile up. Here are five of the most common payroll errors I see in September and how you can avoid them.

As summer winds down and fall begins, September offers the perfect opportunity for business owners to step back and review their financials. With the fourth quarter right around the corner, this is your chance to make adjustments, prepare for year-end, and set yourself up for a smoother tax season.

Whether you're applying for a small business loan through a local Colorado bank or seeking a state-backed grant, one thing is always required: organized financial records. Many small businesses in Colorado Springs miss out on funding opportunities simply because their books aren’t lender-ready.

As backpacks fill up and school buses hit the road across Colorado—from Denver to Durango, Fort Collins to Colorado Springs—it’s not just students getting back into routine. Fall is a season of reset and refocus, making it the perfect time for Colorado entrepreneurs and small business owners to sharpen their financial pencils and get their books in order.

From HVAC techs and electricians to general contractors and plumbers, trade professionals in Colorado Springs are some of the busiest business owners around. But with complex invoicing, material costs, and labor tracking, bookkeeping in the trades is no easy task.

July is peak season in Colorado Springs. With festivals, tourism, and outdoor dining in full swing, many restaurants, hotels, event venues, and food trucks are running at full capacity — and that means lots of seasonal and part-time hires.

Big legislative changes are on the horizon — and if you own a restaurant in Colorado Springs, you’ll want to pay attention. The recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill” (officially HB24-1448) is making waves across Colorado. It introduces changes to how government agencies collect fees and may have long-term implications for local businesses — especially in hospitality. Let’s take a closer look at what this bill could mean for your restaurant, what you can do to stay ahead, and

Summer in Colorado brings sunshine, tourism, festivals—and for many small business owners, it’s the busiest (and most profitable) time of year. Whether you’re running a landscaping company, managing a farmers market booth, organizing events, or operating a local attraction, the warm months can put pressure on more than just your calendar. Your bookkeeping also needs to keep up.

June isn’t just the start of summer—it’s also an important month for sales tax compliance if you run a retail business in Colorado. If you’re a monthly filer, the Colorado sales tax deadline is coming up fast, and missing it can lead to penalties, interest, and stress you don’t need. Whether you own a boutique in Monument, a shop in Colorado Springs, or you sell online across the state, having your books in order is key to filing on time and accurately.

Choosing the right business structure is one of the biggest decisions a Colorado entrepreneur can make. If you’re debating between an LLC and an S-Corp, it’s important to understand how each structure affects your bookkeeping, taxes, and long-term strategy.

As the snow melts and the flowers bloom across Colorado, May is the perfect time for small business owners to do more than just clean out the garage. It’s also an ideal time to tidy up your books. Mid-year is just around the corner, and organizing your finances now can set you up for a stronger second half of the year.

Here at Barmann Bookkeeping, we specialize in helping Colorado-based businesses take the stress out of bookkeeping—so you can focus on what you do best. Below are our top Q2 bookkeeping tips tailored for local business owners:

April marks Financial Literacy Month, a time dedicated to promoting financial education and empowerment. For business owners in Colorado Spr

At Barmann Bookkeeping, we help small hospitality businesses plan, budget, and optimize their finances so they can thrive during peak season