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Every week I answer REAL questions from real people about their business finances. This is money real talk. Learn exactly what you need to know about your finances and get actionable tips so you stop blowing off your money.
#21 How Do I Pay Quarterly Taxes?
About This Episode We’ve talked about how to save for your taxes and how to do your taxes, so today we’re going one level deeper and talking about HOW to pay your quarterly taxes. We’re also diving into what to do if you’re behind in your tax payments or owe money on...
#20 Why is my Monthly P&L Report Different from What I Have in the Bank?
About This EpisodeWe're following up last week’s episode about your Profit & Loss Report with more questions about your reports! Why is your profit different from your bank balance each month? Which numbers are the ones you should be focusing on? Simply put, the...
#19 What reports do I need to look at for my business?
About This Episode Regardless of whether you are a salon owner, a landscaper or an online business owner, there’s one report that you should run regularly to know your numbers. Knowing your numbers means knowing exactly how much money you’re making, spending, your...
#18: How Do I Make a Financial Emergency Plan for My Business?
About This EpisodeDuring a financial crisis or time of financial distress, how do we respond in our business with our business finances? When we’re overwhelmed, and having natural stress responses, it’s helpful to have some pre-planned decisions made that you’ve...
#17: How Much Time Should I Spend on My Business Finances?
About This Episode There’s no one-size-fits-all amount of time that you should spend on your business finances and the time spent may vary depending on the week, month and quarter. Today, we’re discussing what financial tasks you should tackle on a daily, weekly, and...
#16: How Do I Build My Business’s Credit?
About This Episode Every person has credit and a credit score, but how does that differ from a business’s credit and credit score? building credit takes time, but it’s never too late to start building your business’s credit and learning best practices. Let’s build...
#15: Small Business Loans and Grants for Pandemic Relief
About This Episode Things are rapidly changing due to the current pandemic, and so are the loan and grant options available to small businesses. There are two new loan options: the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Loan, as well as the option to...
#14: How Do I Make My Business More Profitable?
About This Episode Let’s talk about the P word... Profit! That elusive thing we are all striving to increase in our businesses. I want to help you gain a better understanding of what profit is, how to make your business more profitable, and how to manage and reduce...
#13: Small Business Tax Updates & COVID-19
About This Episode This time of year is usually crunch time for filing and paying taxes, however, a lot has changed in the past week with the Coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 is affecting people in countless ways, especially financially. To alleviate part of the...
#12: When Should I Start Outsourcing My Bookkeeping?
About This Episode Did you know that I started my career as a bookkeeper? I’ve helped many businesses with their finances and today, I’m going to share that knowledge with you! I’m going to dive into what the role of a bookkeeper is, how to know if it’s time to...
#11: How Do I Know What I Should Invest In?
About This Episode We’re talking all about investing money into your business and how to make wise and thoughtful decisions so your money, time, and energy can propel your business forward. I’m sharing four steps that will lead you in the right direction when it comes...
#10: What is the best way to track my documents and receipts?
About This Episode We’re going back to our roots and talking about tracking your business finances and how you can ditch pen and paper and enter the digital world for tracking expenses. I’m sharing what my favorite digital financial programs are, what you should look...
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