Data Backups and Accounting 

Because “Oops” Isn’t a Strategy 

Picture this: It’s tax season. You open your laptop to pull a year’s worth of records. Then—nothing. Your hard drive died. Your receipts? Gone. Your accountant? Hyperventilating.

Why backups matter:

• Prevent data loss from crashes, theft, or spills (coffee: the #1 killer of laptops)

• Meet compliance and audit requirements

• Sleep at night, even during tax season

Best practices:

• Use cloud-based accounting software

• Back up your files regularly to external storage

• Store important docs in multiple secure locations (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)

✅ Funny Tip: If your backup plan is “hope,” it’s time to level up.