How often do you update your books?

Bookkeeping often gets pushed to the bottom of the list. Weeks go by and suddenly you're facing a pile of receipts and a dozen events to reconstruct. That delay makes it hard to trust your numbers in the moment.

A steady cadence keeps records clean and reduces errors. Weekly updates are usually the sweet spot for vendors with regular events. Monthly updates can work if you have fewer transactions, but the longer the gap, the more details you forget.

Choose a cadence that fits your sales volume and stick to it.

• Weekly: ideal for frequent markets or higher transaction volume.
• Biweekly: good for vendors with a couple of events per month.
• Monthly: works only if transactions are low and you store receipts carefully.

Put a recurring reminder on your calendar so bookkeeping never piles up.