2024-11-12: Accounting – Taxes, payroll, and other boring but necessary tasks

What non-development tasks are required to run a business and/or a household that aren’t fun but required?  Taxes, budgeting, paying bills, managing subscriptions, HR, contracts, certification, and likely others.  When do you need professional help such as a lawyer or accountant?  Have you been able to automate some of these tasks?

The theme for November is business side of software development with a focus on employees, consultants, freelancers, and small business owners:

• Nov 5th – Marketing: Building your personal or company brand
• Nov 12th – Accounting: Taxes, payroll, and other boring but necessary tasks
• Nov 19th – Profit: Increasing income and reducing expenses
• Nov 26th – Values: What do you value more then money?

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