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Alan Thompson - Get Better Bookkeeping
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- Jul 22, 2026
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Summary
Are you working in your business or on your business? Many talented small business owners get trapped by the day-to-day grind—baking the bread, fixing the pipes, or managing fires—while completely losing track of the financial foundation that keeps them afloat . In this episode of Growing Your Business , host Buddy Broyles sits down with Alan Thompson, Account Success Manager at Get Better Bookkeeping . Originally from Zambia, Alan brings a global perspective and an MBA background to the financial challenges facing American entrepreneurs . At Get Better Bookkeeping, the goal isn't just to prepare you for tax season; it's to provide the strategic "time-outs" and required financial reviews that actively educate you on margins and cost of goods sold . Discover how true financial partnership can take a business out of debt and turn chaos into long-term, stable growth . https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-thompson-mba-588127152/ https://getbetterbookkeeping.com/ Key Takeaways The Trap of the Small Business Owner: Entrepreneurs frequently find themselves stuck working in the business doing tasks they didn't anticipate—like running numbers and problem-solving—instead of working on growing their actual passion . Working Out of a Job Through Education: A successful financial partner values client education . By teaching clients about margins, cost of goods sold, and cash flow, they empower the business owner to become self-sufficient and grow steadily . Mandatory Financial Meetings: Get Better Bookkeeping sets itself apart by requiring recurring financial meetings . Rather than just handing over statements, they take strategic time-outs to break down labor costs, cost of goods sold, and upcoming investments . Sales Don't Solve Systemic Issues: When facing a cash flow fire, creativ…