El Cajon Accountant Highlights the Human Side of Numbers and How Everyday Organisation Can Change Outcomes
EL CAJON, CA / ACCESS Newswire / November 6, 2025 / After being featured in a recent spotlight interview on leadership and professional values, accountant and tax preparer Andre Shammas is encouraging small business owners to take a fair, straightforward approach to managing their budgeting and record keeping.
"Numbers are only half the story," Shammas said. "Fairness, clarity, and understanding are what really help people move forward - whether you're in London, Los Angeles, or right here in El Cajon."
Shammas, who works at Shammas Bureau in California, emphasises that most small business owners don't fail because of lack of effort - they fail because they're overwhelmed by complexity. According to data from the U.S. Bank, 82% of small businesses close due to poor cash flow management, often tied to disorganised budgeting and missing financial awareness.
"I've had clients bring me boxes of receipts or missed deadlines and feel defeated," he said. "But once we break things into small steps - tracking, planning, reviewing - that stress turns into confidence. It's not about perfection; it's about progress."
Advocating for Everyday Financial Awareness
Shammas's message goes beyond technical advice. He's advocating for a mindset shift: fairness, simplicity, and shared success. "When people understand their numbers, they make better choices," he explained. "That's fairness in action. It means giving everyone the same chance to get it right."
He also believes that ethical business practices start small - in how professionals communicate and lead. "I've seen how fairness builds trust," he said. "If I explain a rule clearly and treat clients with respect, they leave feeling supported, not judged."
Industry research backs this up: A Harvard Business Review study found that trust-based leadership increases engagement by 27%, and companies that prioritise ethical decision-making outperform their peers by 14% in productivity (Edelman Trust Barometer, 2024).
Actionable Steps for Small Business Owners
Shammas encourages individuals and entrepreneurs to take three simple steps today:
Simplify Your Systems. Use one folder or digital tool to store receipts and invoices - consistency beats complexity.
Schedule Check-Ins. Spend 30 minutes a week reviewing your spending and income.
Learn the Basics. Understanding just a few key terms and dates can prevent stress later on.
"Everyone can start somewhere," he said. "You don't need an expensive advisor to be informed - just the willingness to stay organised and fair with yourself."
Fairness, Family, and Shared Success
Born in Malaga, Spain, and raised in California after immigrating in the 1990s, Shammas's approach is deeply personal. "When my family moved to the U.S., I helped fill out forms because my parents didn't speak much English," he said. "That's where my belief in fairness started - people deserve clarity no matter their background."
He believes small steps, not big leaps, make the real difference. "If you help one person understand something today, you've already made progress," he said. "That's shared success."
Call to Action
Shammas's message is simple: start small, stay fair, and keep things clear.
He urges small business owners and freelancers to take control of their budgeting by setting aside time each week for review and asking for clarity whenever something feels confusing.
"Even ten minutes a day can change how you see your business," Shammas said. "Fairness begins with understanding - and that's something anyone can build."
To read the full interview, visit the website here.
About Andre Shammas
Andre Shammas is an accountant and tax preparer based in El Cajon, California. Originally from Malaga, Spain, he earned his Bachelor's degree in Accounting from San Diego State University and began his career as an auditor for the State of California. Now a key part of Shammas Bureau, he focuses on helping individuals, families, and small business owners simplify their tax and budgeting processes. His work is grounded in fairness, empathy, and the belief that success should be shared.
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SOURCE: Andre Shammas
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