Thinking about hiring a business coach in 2026? Before you do, there is one thing you need to be clear on first. Your numbers. Here is why clean financials matter before any growth strategy begins.

Many bookkeeping issues show up again and again when reviewing business financials. Not because owners are careless, but because no one ever explained what to watch for. Here are some of the most costly bookkeeping mistakes businesses made in 2025 and how to fix them going forward.