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The Tale of the Messy Job Site and the Hidden Costs
A messy job site drains your profits. Discover how clean sites lead to clear financials—and why waste control is your hidden superpower.

Jon
May 162 min read
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How to Close and Lock Your Books in QuickBooks
Locking your books monthly in QuickBooks protects your finances from fraud and errors. Learn how to do it in just a few steps.

Jon
May 72 min read
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How to Upload Receipts in QuickBooks: A Quick Guide for Home Builders
Easily upload and match receipts in QuickBooks! Follow these steps from Jon Markee, your Builder CPA, to keep your books accurate.

Jon
Apr 242 min read
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🎉 Celebrating 8 Years of MyBuilderCPA: A Thank You to Our Clients & Team
MyBuilderCPA is celebrating 8 incredible years! Since April 12, 2017, we’ve been honored to support home builders with tailored accounting solutions, helping them grow with clarity and confidence. We're grateful to our clients, team, and partners who’ve made this journey possible. Here's to continued success, smart financial decisions, and building stronger—together.

Jon
Apr 111 min read
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How to Upload Receipts in QuickBooks (Without the Hassle)
Easily upload and match receipts in QuickBooks with this step-by-step guide from Jon Markee, your Builder CPA. Keep your books clean!

Jon
Apr 102 min read
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The Costly Mistake Bob Made—and How Sammie Saved Thousands on Her Taxes
Sharing prior tax returns with your new accountant can unlock major savings—don’t miss out like Bob the Bad Builder did!

Jon
Apr 42 min read
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How to Upload a Receipt to QuickBooks Mobile App
Easily upload receipts to QuickBooks Mobile App in a few simple steps. Keep your financial records accurate and organized!

Jon
Mar 272 min read
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How to Change the Payee Name on a Printed Check in QuickBooks
Easily update the payee name on printed checks in QuickBooks to match W-9 submissions and ensure accurate vendor payments.

Jon
Mar 202 min read
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Why You Should Work with Your Accountant Year-Round—Not Just at Tax Time
Work with your accountant year-round to avoid tax surprises, optimize deductions, and keep your finances in order—don't wait until tax time!

Jon
Mar 132 min read
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How to Change the Payee Name on a Printed Check in QuickBooks
Learn how to change the payee name on a printed check in QuickBooks to match W-9 details and avoid payment issues. Quick & easy guide!

Jon
Mar 72 min read
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How to Print a Refund Check to a Customer in QuickBooks
Easily print refund checks in QuickBooks with this simple workaround. Follow these steps to ensure accuracy and avoid confusion!

Jon
Feb 272 min read
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How to Merge Duplicate Vendors in QuickBooks Online
Merge duplicate vendors in QuickBooks Online to keep records accurate. Follow these simple steps to streamline your bookkeeping.

Jon
Feb 212 min read
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The High Cost of Hiring the Wrong People: A Tale of Two Builders
Learn how hiring the right team saves money and boosts success. Avoid costly mistakes with smart hiring strategies for your business!

Jon
Feb 142 min read
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The Hidden Costs of Training Your Office Manager to Do Accounting
Avoid costly mistakes! Learn why training an office manager for bookkeeping can backfire and how hiring a pro saves time and money.

Jon
Feb 72 min read
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The Retirement Planning Dilemma: Sammy vs. Bob – Why Planning Your Business for Sale Matters
Learn how Sammy’s smart planning helped her sell her homebuilding business for retirement, while Bob’s lack of foresight left him working lo

Jon
Jan 313 min read
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The Cost of Business Partnerships: What Happens When Bob the Bad Builder and Sammie the Star Try to Team Up
Discover the real cost of business partnerships and the key lessons from Bob the Bad Builder & Sammie the Star to ensure long-term success.

Jon
Jan 243 min read
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The Small Business Owner Who Ruined Themselves After Their First Success
Learn from Bob & Sammie's stories: Avoid overspending after success with smart financial planning for long-term business growth.

Jon
Jan 172 min read
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The Perils of Automating Without a Plan: Lessons from Sammy the Star and Bob the Bad Builder
Automating without a solid foundation can lead to chaos. Learn how to balance manual processes and automation for accurate bookkeeping.

Jon
Jan 93 min read
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How Sammie the Star Traveled the World for Free While Bob the Bad Builder Struggled
Learn how Sammie the Star used smart credit card strategies to turn business expenses into luxury travel, saving thousands. Don’t miss out!

Jon
Jan 22 min read
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Defeat the Villain of Uncertainty: The Tale of Sammy the Star and Bob the Bad Builder
Learn how accurate financial tracking helps builders defeat uncertainty, make confident decisions, avoid costly mistakes in your business.

Jon
Dec 27, 20242 min read
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