THE LUMIERE BLOG
The Ultimate Nonprofit Month-End Close Checklist
A step-by-step guide to building a reliable, accurate, audit-ready month-end close process for nonprofits.
Scaling a Regional Moving & Storage Firm with SmartMoving + Lumiere Strategies + Polpis Partners
A regional moving and storage firm partnered with Lumiere Strategies and Polpis Partners to implement SmartMoving. The result: faster sales cycles, real-time job profitability tracking, and a financial backbone built for scale.
Why Every Growing Nonprofit Should Outsource Its Accounting
Covers cost savings, scalability, accuracy, and how outsourcing eliminates internal bottlenecks - why every growing nonprofit should outsource its accounting.
How Accurate Donation Tracking Drives Better Fundraising
Discover how accurate donation tracking strengthens donor trust, improves reporting, boosts fundraising performance, and supports grant renewals across nonprofit organizations.
How to Prepare Your Nonprofit for a Smooth Annual Audit
Learn how to prepare your nonprofit for a clean, stress-free annual audit with strong internal controls, organized documentation, and year-round financial discipline.
Prime Cost: The Most Important Number in Restaurant Finance (And How to Control It)
Prime cost is the single most important number in restaurant finance. This quick guide breaks down what it is, why it matters, and exactly how to control food, beverage, and labor costs for stronger margins.
Employee vs Contractor, Exempt vs Non-Exempt: Are You Correctly Categorizing Your Staff?
Misclassifying employees, contractors, or exempt vs. non-exempt staff can expose your organization to back wages, overtime claims, and legal penalties. This post breaks down how to correctly classify different types of workers, what the IRS and DOL look for, and the steps nonprofits can take to stay fully compliant and protected.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) - What Employers and Employees Need to Know
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, introduces a wide range of changes to federal tax codes, social programs, and more, impacting both employers and employees.
Why Agencies Struggle to Forecast Revenue (And How to Fix It)
Creative agencies often guess at future revenue because pipeline, timing, retainer behavior, and delivery capacity aren’t modeled properly. Here’s how to fix it.