Behind the Books

—the blog by Clean Finances

Welcome in! This is where we share practical tips, client stories, and behind-the-scenes insights to help leaders like you take control of your finances and focus on what matters most. Whether you’re running a growing nonprofit or a small business, you’ll find clarity, encouragement, and actionable guidance here.

Bookkeeping Tips, Software Brandon Briscoe Bookkeeping Tips, Software Brandon Briscoe

The Tools We Trust: Why We Use BILL for Accounts Payable

Managing vendor payments can be overwhelming without the right systems in place. At Clean Finances, we’ve standardized on BILL to help clients streamline their Accounts Payable process, reduce errors, and improve cash flow. In this post, we break down why AP deserves your attention, how BILL makes a difference, and how to get the most out of it—especially when paired with expert bookkeeping support.

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Bookkeeping Tips, Entrepreneurship Brandon Briscoe Bookkeeping Tips, Entrepreneurship Brandon Briscoe

A Decade of Entrepreneurship: 10 Lessons from 10 Years in Business

10 years ago today, I officially became a business owner. On February 20, 2015, I received the paperwork from the Secretary of State—just like that, Clean Finances was born.

A decade later, I have an incredible team of four serving 40 amazing clients with excellence and kindness every day, and we just wrapped up our best year yet with 40% revenue growth in 2024. We haven’t yet arrived at where we want to be, but I’m having a blast and am incredibly grateful for both the ups and downs of this journey so far.

Ten years in, we’re still a relatively small business, most people probably haven’t heard of us, and there’s still plenty we’re figuring out as we go. But we’ve learned a ton, we’re moving forward each day to serve our clients well, and we’re having fun along the way. I’m certainly proud of where we are, and to commemorate these 10 years, I’d love to share 10 lessons from 10 years in business…

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