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Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks364: Stress Less And Live More Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and today I wanted to create this episode on a topic that the majority of the clients that I work with are struggling with, and I have a feeling you’ll be able to relate to it as well.  If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, you know that I cover topics that ultimately impact your bottom line, and what I see over and over again is that many of these topics have one thi...
2026-01-1212 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks310: Move Through Self Doubt And Get What You Want Whether You Are Starting A Business Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Self-Employed, CPAAre you sitting there thinking, “Once I finally get that promotion... once I hit six figures... once I finish this certification... then I'll stop doubting myself?” If so, I want to offer something that might surprise you.  That self-doubt, it doesn’t go away.  Not at the next level, and not after the next milestone.  In fact, the more successful you become, the sneakier self-doubt gets.  It often sounds like, 'Who am I to be doing this? What if I mess this up, or I should have this figured out by now?'  Does this sound familiar?  If so, you’re not a...
2025-06-1606 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks237: Asking For Bookkeeping Help Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-EmployedMost business owners typically do their own bookkeeping when they first start their business, but a question I often receive is when should I be getting help with my bookkeeping.  The help that a business owner can get from a bookkeeper, accountant, CPA, or tax preparer can vary, and the level of expertise and amount of time required varies as well.  The main point here is that all business owners need to understand their business finances, whether they are doing their own bookkeeping or if they have someone else generating their financial statements for them.  In today’s podcast episo...
2024-09-2519 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks230: Relationships In Your Life Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner Or Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to this new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes, which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other high-stress professionals who listen...
2024-09-0206 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks228: Understanding People Pleasing Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to this new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes, which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other high-stress professionals who listen...
2024-08-2606 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks226: Setting Boundaries Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner, Or Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to this new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes, which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other high-stress professionals who listen...
2024-08-1905 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks224: Being Responsible Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner, Or Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to this new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes, which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other high-stress professionals who listen...
2024-08-1204 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks222: Is Stress Causing You To Overeat Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to this new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes, which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other high-stress professionals who listen...
2024-08-0504 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks220: What You Can Do To Prevent Self Doubt Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, VA, Business Owner, Or Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to this new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes, which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other high-stress professionals who listen...
2024-07-2904 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks218: Are You Taking The Time Your Body Needs To Rest Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Or OwnerHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to this new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes, which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other high-stress professionals who listen...
2024-07-2204 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks216: Experiencing Anxiety Instead Of Avoiding It Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to this new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes, which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other high-stress professionals who listen...
2024-07-1505 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks214: Building The Skill Of Determination Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner Or Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to this new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes, which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other high-stress professionals who listen...
2024-07-0805 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks212: Persevere Even When It Gets Hard Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to this new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes, which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other high-stress professionals who listen...
2024-07-0105 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks210: Creating Confidence Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner, Or Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to this new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes, which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other high-stress professionals who listen...
2024-06-2405 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks208: Getting Results From Being Productive Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to the fifteenth episode of a new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes, which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other...
2024-06-1707 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks206: Practicing Constraint Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner, Or Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to the fourteenth episode of a new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes, which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other...
2024-06-1008 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks204: What Can You Control Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner, Or Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to the thirteenth episode of a new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes, which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other...
2024-06-0307 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks202: How Do You Know If You Are Making The Right Decisions Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to the twelfth episode of a new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes, which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other...
2024-05-2708 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks200: Overcome Stress And Thrive Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner Or Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and today we are celebrating our 200th podcast episode.  I wanted to create this landmark episode on a topic that the majority of the clients that I work with are struggling with, and I have a feeling you’ll be able to relate to it as well.  If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, you know that I cover topics that ultimately impact your bottom line, and what I see over and over again is...
2024-05-2011 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks198: How Are You Dealing With Burnout Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to the tenth episode of a new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes, which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other...
2024-05-1305 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks196: Overcoming Overwhelm Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner, Or Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to the ninth episode of a new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes, which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other...
2024-05-0607 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks194: Setting And Achieving Impossible Goals Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to the eighth episode of a new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes, which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other...
2024-04-2906 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks192: What Causes Your Frustration Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to the seventh episode of a new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes, which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other...
2024-04-2205 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks190: How Do You Handle Discomfort Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to the sixth episode of a new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes, which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other...
2024-04-1505 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks188: Is It Time To Let Something Go Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to the fifth episode of a new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes, which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other...
2024-04-0807 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks186: What To Do If You Lack Self Discipline Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to the fourth episode of a new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other...
2024-04-0106 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks184: When Is What You Are Doing Enough Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to the third episode of a new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other...
2024-03-2506 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks182: Put A Stop To Procrastination Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to the second episode of a new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other...
2024-03-1806 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks180: What Do You Do With Dread Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner, Or Self-EmployedHey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to the first of a new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other high-s...
2024-03-1105 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks117: QuickBooks And Year End Tax Strategies Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner Or Self-EmplIf you have a business or do bookkeeping for business owners, you know now is the time you need to wrap up your year-end financial statements.  If you’ve heard the phrase closing the books, this is exactly what it means.  You simply make sure you have all your money coming in and money going out of your business recorded and reconciled so that your financial statements reflect accurate data.  You will use this data to prepare your tax return, so it is extremely important that you do this correctly.  In today’s podcast episode, you’ll learn the top tasks...
2022-12-2815 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks105: When To Ask For Help With Your Bookkeeping Whether You Are Starting A Business, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Business Owner, Side Hustler, Freelancer, Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantMost business owners typically do their own bookkeeping when they first start their business, but a question I often receive is when should I be getting help with my bookkeeping.  The help that a business owner can get from a bookkeeper, accountant, CPA, or tax preparer can vary, and the level of expertise and amount of time required varies as well.  The main point here is that all business owners need to understand their business finances, whether they are doing their own bookkeeping or if they have someone else generating their financial statements for them.  In today’s podcast episo...
2022-10-1218 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks69: Get Your Financial Resolutions Back On Track Whether You Are Starting A Business, You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant Or VAWhether you set goals at the beginning of the year or you have resolutions you have promised yourself you’d do in the new year, now is the time to make sure you are on track so that you can follow through with your goals and resolutions for the remainder of the year.  I’m sure that you’ve heard that most people will quit their resolution after just one week.  When asked why they don’t stick with their resolutions, most people will say that they don’t have the time, resources or support to keep the motivation up so that t...
2022-02-0223 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks68: Building A Financial Support Team For Your Business Whether You Are Starting A Business, You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Small Business Owner, Remote Online Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantWhen you own your own business, you are always learning something new.  Making sure that you have a team to support you where you are lacking skills or lacking the time to devote to certain tasks will not only help you sleep at night, but you will have the confidence knowing that your business is operating at an efficient level.  In today’s podcast episode, I am diving into which areas in your business you need to make sure you are covering and the financial support team members you should have in place if you need additional help.  When it co...
2022-01-2620 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks67: Highly Effective Business Routines For Successful Entrepreneurs Whether You Are Starting A Business, You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Small Business Owner, Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantWhen you want to be successful, you need to make sure you are taking advantage of every minute of your day.  Some people make their success seem so simple.  Most successful entrepreneurs follow a routine that they know they can stick to on a consistent basis to get the results they ultimately want to achieve in life and in their business.  In today’s podcast episode I am covering some of the highly effective business routines that will keep you on task and ensure you are able to spend your days being as efficient as possible while enjoying your ultim...
2022-01-1921 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks66: Bookkeeping And Tax Strategies For Wrapping Up Year End Whether You Are Starting A Business, You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantIf you have a business or you do bookkeeping for business owners, you know now is the time you need to wrap up your year-end financial statements.  If you’ve heard the phrase closing the books, this is exactly what it means.  You simply make sure you have all your money coming in and money going out of your business recorded and reconciled so that your financial statements reflect accurate data.  You will use this data to prepare your tax return, so it is extremely important that you do this correctly.  In today’s podcast episode, you’ll learn the top ta...
2022-01-1221 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks65: Drop Your Fear Of Numbers And Use Them To Your Advantage Whether You Are Starting A Business, You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantUnderstanding your numbers and keeping up to date on your finances is key to the success of your business.  When you actively keep a pulse on your business finances, you will certainly make better business decisions.  If you have a fear of numbers or are afraid to do your bookkeeping or unsure how to generate your financial statements you can't keep a pulse on your business finances.  If you are thinking that you are just not a numbers person, you’re not good when it comes to numbers or math, or you are afraid to make a mistake, I want...
2022-01-0524 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks64: Simple And Easy Way To Create A Budget Whether You Are Starting A Business, You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Remote Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant Or VAI’ve been getting quite a few messages from business owners saying that they are struggling to create a budget for their business.  Some are just getting their business up and running and others have been in business for a few years.  Either way, having a budget for your business will allow you to dictate how you want your money coming in and out of your business to flow.  When you don’t have a budget, it is easy to lose track of your numbers or your goals for the year.  I often hear business owners say it is hard to...
2021-12-2918 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks63: Determining Reasonable Compensation And S Corporation Requirements Whether You Are Starting A Business, You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Bookkeeper Or VAWith the end of the year coming to a close, you want to make sure that you have everything done correctly in your business, right?  One of the many important year-end tasks is to make sure that you are correctly paying and classifying wages.  There are many different entity types that businesses can be set up as and depending on how you’re your business is set up will determine how you pay yourself as a business owner, shareholder or officer, especially if you are considered an S Corporation.  In today’s podcast episode, I am covering the essentials of what...
2021-12-2216 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks62: How A Business Mastermind Can Enhance Your Business Whether You Are Starting A Business, You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantWhen you own your own business, it can be difficult and lonely at times.  You most likely feel like every single decision that you make is essential to the success of your business, but you don’t know if you are making the right decision, the wrong decision or even if it is the right time to make these decisions.  This is common among entrepreneurs and solopreneurs, so don’t feel like you are the only one with these feelings.  In fact, there are many small business owners who don’t have an advisory group or a board of directors...
2021-12-1520 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks61: What A W9 Form Is And Why You Should Be Requesting Them Now Whether You Are Starting A Business, You‘re Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantHave you ever heard about the W9 form?  It is an important form and more than likely, you’ve either had a request for this form, or you yourself may be requesting them from your vendors.  This form is used to collect information about others but knowing in advance that you need to request this information will not only save you valuable time, but it will also give you the information you need to file necessary and accurate documents for your business as well.  In today’s episode, I am covering what the W9 form is, who you need to requ...
2021-12-0813 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks60: Your Bank Account Balance Does Not Equal Your Net Income Whether You Are Starting A Business, You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantWe are coming to the end of another year and it’s time to really look closely at your finances so that you are prepared when it comes time to file your taxes.  Today I am talking about a common misconception when it comes to figuring out what your taxable income is.  Many business owners will take a look at their business bank account and think this is the number they will need to pay their taxes on, but this is not accurate, and it causes a lot of problems when it comes down to calculating taxes owed on taxa...
2021-12-0117 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks59: What Does It Cost To Start A Bookkeeping Business When You Want To Start, Grow Or Scale Your Bookkeeping Business, Or You Are A Virtual Assistant Looking To Add Bookkeeping ServicesWhen you are thinking about starting a bookkeeping business, you first want to make sure that being a bookkeeper is right for you, and you need to know what a bookkeeper does.  To do this, make sure you check out episodes 55 and 57 in this bookkeeper series.  One of the next things you start to wonder about is how much will it cost to start a bookkeeping business.  You’ve heard me talk about how bookkeeping businesses are one of the top most profitable businesses.  Part of the reason for this is the low cost and overhead it requires to run th...
2021-11-2620 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks58: Incorporating Gratitude For More Success In Your Business Whether You Are Starting A Business, You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantI know that there are times when owning your own business can be hard.  It is easy to focus on negative thoughts and things that are not going quite like you had hoped in your business, but have you ever thought about changing your thought process a bit?  Did you know that gratitude is scientifically proven to promote happiness, improve your mental and physical health and increase productivity?  What would you think about making a slight mind shift and turn your focus towards gratitude?  Did you know that if you focus on gratitude, your chances of your business being succ...
2021-11-2417 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks57: What Bookkeepers Do On A Daily Basis Whether You Want To Start A Bookkeeping Business, You Want To Grow Or Scale Your Bookkeeping Business, Or Are A Virtual Assistant Adding Bookkeeping ServicesIf you are thinking about starting a bookkeeping business, and you know that you have what it takes to be a bookkeeper, but you are just not quite sure about what you would do as a bookkeeper, this episode is for you.  Being a bookkeeper may sound intriguing to you, but do you ever wonder if you would be able to do the tasks required of a bookkeeper?  Do you wonder what each of the responsibilities are?  Do you want to know what a typical day as a bookkeeper would look like?  Well, if you are thinking about starting a bo...
2021-11-1917 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks56: What Every Business Owner Needs To Know About Payroll Whether You‘re Starting A Business, You‘re Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantWhen you own your own business and you have employees, or you are planning on hiring employees, you need to have a basic understanding of payroll.  You must have this understanding whether you are going to process your own payroll, or you are going to hire someone to do your payroll for you.  You, as the business owner are ultimately responsible for everything related to payroll in your business.  There is a lot to know about payroll, but once you have the general understanding, it is pretty simple to understand.  If you have questions regarding payroll for your business, this...
2021-11-1723 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks55: Is Starting A Bookkeeping Business Right For You And If So How Do You Start A Bookkeeping Business Whether You Are Self-Employed, Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Bookkeeper Or VAIf you are one of my regular listeners, you’re probably wondering why there is an additional episode this week.  Well, today I have something special for you.  I’ve decided to do an extra series of podcast episodes for bookkeepers, but don’t worry, my normal weekly podcasts will drop at their regular times.  I know that the listeners of this podcast are made up of a mixture of entrepreneurs who either what to start their own business, they are self-employed, solopreneurs, small business owners, bookkeepers and virtual assistants.  Since I provide information on managing your small business finances...
2021-11-1218 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks54: Invest In Yourself To Be A Better Business Owner Whether You‘re Starting A Business, You‘re Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Remote Bookkeeper, Virtual AssistantInvesting in yourself is important, and you as a business owner or potential business owner need to understand how valuable you are personally to your business.  I know your time is limited and cherished.  You may be thinking that if you are not working in your business and generating money that you aren’t being successful.  But I want you to take a step back and see just how important you, yes you, are to your business.  Imagine for a minute that you were taken completely out of your business.  How would your business continue?  Would it run smoothly without...
2021-11-1018 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks53: Serious Reasons It May Be Time To Quit Your Job Whether You Are Looking For A New Job, You‘re Starting A Business, You‘re Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Bookkeeper VAHave you ever caught yourself dreaming about quitting your job?  This seems to be a common theme these days.  Many people just want to switch jobs, but there is a vast majority of individuals who are ready to dip their toes into the entrepreneurial waters and start their own business.  Does this sound like you?  If so, you’ve probably been debating if quitting your job is right for you and wondering when is the best time.  I know this is a hard decision to make…I’ve been there myself, and for me, it was the right decision.  I understand...
2021-11-0321 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks52: Signs You Are Ready To Start A Business Whether You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Remote Bookkeeper Or Virtual Assistant Starting Your Own BusinessSince my previous podcast on The Great Resignation episode number 49, I have had quite a few conversations with entrepreneurs just like you who are thinking about starting their own business but are unsure if it is right for them.  They wonder if it is the right time, and they wonder what they should be researching to make sure they are covering all their bases before taking that big leap.  I personally love talking with entrepreneurs about this topic.  It is truly a passion of mine.  I love hearing all the ideas, the plans and most of all I love seei...
2021-10-2718 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks51: 3 Tips To Keep Your Bookkeeping Up To Date Whether You Are Starting A Business, You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Online Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantStress Relief.  That’s what I am here to help you with when it comes to your business finances and particularly your bookkeeping, which is why today I am giving you 3 tips to keep your bookkeeping up to date.  I know this is the time of the year when most business owners realize they may have fallen behind in their bookkeeping and they start to look for ways they can catch up before it is too late.  They start feeling the stress and overwhelm creep up on them as the tax season starts to draw near.  Oh my gosh, does t...
2021-10-2020 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks50: 4th Quarter Business Checklist And Accountability Whether You Are Starting A Business, You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Online Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantCan you believe we are already in the fourth quarter of this year?  If you are anything like me, it feels like these last three months of the year go by so quickly and before I know it, January is here, the holidays are over, and it is back to business as usual again.  I really try hard to be as prepared as I possibly can be between both my personal life and my business during this busy time of the year, which is why I am covering how to get ready for the end of the year early in...
2021-10-1319 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks49: How The Great Resignation May Impact You Or Your Business Whether You‘re Starting A Business, You‘re Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Online Bookkeeper, Virtual AssistaHave you heard about The Great Resignation or The Big Quit?  It seems to be impacting businesses big and small, but it doesn’t stop there.  Individuals or employees are seeing the impact of The Great Resignation as well.  The Great Resignation may have started with the pandemic, but it will be interesting to see how everything unfolds over the next few years.  I am seeing this particularly as business owners are struggling to find quality employees, but even more, I am seeing it on the other side where individuals have enjoyed working from home and want to start their...
2021-10-0618 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks48: Setting Up Efficient Workflows For Bookkeeping Whether You‘re Starting A Business, You‘re Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Online Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantBeing efficient will save you time, and since we only have so much time each and every day, we want to make sure we are maximizing all the efficiencies in our business.  But have you ever though that once you master your bookkeeping workflows, you would also be creating a system that will be more accurate and reliable?  When you set up your workflows and follow them through, you will notice you are more organized, and you will even save time trying to hunt down paperwork that you know is in your office somewhere.  I understand, I have done thi...
2021-09-2914 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks47: Recording Personal Expenses Paid With Business Funds Whether You‘re Starting A Business, You‘re Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Online Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantOver the last few episodes, I’ve talked about why you shouldn’t be commingling your personal and business funds, and today’s episode is no different, but like I’ve mentioned in the past, I understand that there are times when this happens, and you need to know how to account for it in your bookkeeping so that your financial statements are not reflecting the wrong data about your business.  In today’s episode, I am going to focus on times when you may have paid for a personal expense out of your business account.  This could be the result o...
2021-09-2216 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks46: Recording Personal Money Put Into Your Business Whether You‘re Starting A Business, You‘re Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Online Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantEven though you know you shouldn’t be mixing your personal and business funds together, we know it happens, and I totally understand that there are times when this may be happening in your business.  I have seen many times when cash falls short, and the business owner needs to inject additional funds into the business.  Where does this money come from?  Well, to be honest, most often, it is the business owner using their personal funds to help increase the cash needed in the business.  In today’s episode, I am going to cover how you should be recordin...
2021-09-1514 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks45: Handling Business Expenses Paid Personally Whether You‘re Starting A Business, You‘re Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Online Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant Or VARecording personal funds in your business can be tricky and you want to make sure you are capturing and recording all of these transactions so that your business financial statements reflect all of your business transactions accurately.  These personal funds may be in the form of an injection of additional personal funds you put into the business, or you may find yourself as the business owner making a purchase for the business with your personal funds.  These purchases could be made with your personal cash, a personal check or even your personal credit card.  Although mixing your personal and bus...
2021-09-0816 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks44: Reviewing Your General Ledger Detail Report Whether You Are Starting A Business, You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Online Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantAre you taking the time to review your financial statements each month?  Do you understand what your financial statements are telling you about your business?  Most people will look at their Balance Sheet and Income Statement when they review their financial statements, but today I am going to talk about another report that you should be looking at on at least a monthly basis as well.  This report is your General Ledger Detail Report.  If you are using QuickBooks, Xero, Wave, FreshBooks or another computerized software system for your bookkeeping, you can quickly generate this report and make reviewing it p...
2021-09-0117 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks43: Managing Business Documents Virtually Whether You Are Starting A Business, You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Online Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant Or VAWe all know how much the world relied on virtual technology over this past year due to the pandemic.  Teachers, students and even businesses had to rely on virtual technology more than ever.  Many businesses were already using some sort of virtual technology and others jumped on the technology bandwagon quickly.  Whether you were already using this virtual technology, or you just decided to start using it, you more than likely found that it helps you and your business save time and money.  Today I am going to talk about ways you can manage virtual or paperless business documents so t...
2021-08-2515 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks42: Starting Or Updating Your Bookkeeping Mid-Year Whether You're Starting A Business, You're Self-Emplo, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Online Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantDid you have good intentions on getting your bookkeeping caught up this year?  Did you list keeping up with your bookkeeping as one of your goals for 2021?  Are you are finding yourself in a mid-year bookkeeping crisis, and you know your bookkeeping needs a little attention or possibly a great deal of attention?  If so, this episode will definitely give you some ideas about how you could get your bookkeeping ready to go so that you are able to make smart business decisions for the remainder of the year.  If you just started your business in 2021 and you are not...
2021-08-1817 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks41: What You Need To Know About Advisory Services Whether You're Starting A Business, You're Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Online Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, VAWhen most business owner are asked what their accountant or bookkeeper helps them with, you’ll most likely hear that they do their financial statements, which includes their balance sheet and income statement or profit and loss report, and they probably file their tax returns for them.  Most accountants, bookkeepers, CPAs (Certified Public Accountant) and Virtual CFOs provide way more services than this.  Knowing what additional services your accountant or bookkeeper can perform for you could help your business grow and alleviate the stress you encounter when you try to do it yourself.  When your accountant or bookkeeper provides addit...
2021-08-1116 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks40: Managing & Preventing Unpaid Customer Invoices Whether You're Starting A Business, You're Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Online Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantBusinesses have been dealing with customers not paying their invoices over the years, but the pandemic has heightened the average number of customers who are not paying their invoices on time, and this is putting additional stress on business owners like you.  As a business owner, you know that you need to receive payment on your customer’s invoices to continue to have the cash flow you need for your business to survive.  Do you have any customer invoices that you are still waiting to collect payment on, or are you one of those business owners who have been luck...
2021-08-0417 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks39: Tips To Avoid Burnout In Your Business Whether You Are Starting A Business, You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Virtual Online Bookkeeper, Virtual AssistantThe excitement of starting a small business can fuel the flame for your business for quite a while, but when you stop taking care of yourself and let your business pull you in various directions, burnout can start to set in, and you may find the passion you once had for your business start to smolder.  You want to be proactive in this area so that you don’t find yourself with these feelings of burnout and potentially wanting to walk away from your business after you have put so much effort into getting it up and running.  After all...
2021-07-2817 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks38: Understand How The 1099K Impacts Your Future Whether You Are Starting A Business, You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Virtual Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantIf your business involves selling items on amazon, eBay or your business accepts payments from credit cards, debit cards, or other third-party processors, you will more than likely receive a Form 1099K.  Knowing what this form is and how it will impact your business is important to know.  The rules for the 1099K are changing in 2022 and understanding these new rules as well as the impact it will have in your business is important.  In today’s episode, I will be going over what all the hype is regarding the 1099K form so that you know exactly what to expec...
2021-07-2114 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks37: Record Credit Card Transactions Correctly In QuickBooks Whether You're Starting A Business, You're Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Virtual Bookkeeper Or VARecording credit card transactions in either QuickBooks Desktop or QuickBooks Online is pretty easy to do as long as you have the correct procedures in place to do it accurately.  Over the years, I have seen many different ways businesses have recorded their transactions and how quickly their financial reports can reflect inaccurate data.  Most times when I walk them through the correct way to record these transactions, they are amazed at how simple and accurate it can be.  In today’s episode, I am going to walk you through one of the best processes for recording your credit card...
2021-07-1417 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks36: Easily Transfer Funds Between Accounts In QuickBooks Whether You're Starting A Business, Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Virtual Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantOne of the questions I receive from clients is how to transfer funds in QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online.  Both have an extremely simple way to do this, but if you are unsure about how to do it, or you do it incorrectly, you could be causing your balance sheet and your income statement to reflect the wrong information.  Recording all your transactions is important to make sure your bank reconciliation goes smoothly.  Making sure each of these transactions are classified to the correct account will not only ensure your transactions are showing up in the correct accounts, but it...
2021-07-0716 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks35: Believe In Your Business Success Whether You Are Starting A Business, You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Virtual Online Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant Or VAThe excitement of starting your very own business and the beliefs of your success are high when you are first starting your business.  You think about what you want to sell, how you will sell it, the marketing and just how much your business is needed in the marketplace.  You might have started an online business, you could be a course creator, you may have decided to be a small business coach, life coach, virtual assistant, bookkeeper, podcast manager or other service based or product based business.  Whatever the business you started, you were pumped and had no reason to...
2021-06-3018 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks34: Managing Receipts Physically And Electronically In Your Business Whether You Are Starting A Business, You're Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner Or Virtual BookkeeperWhen you think about a paperless business, does this sound like a dream come true, or do you view it more as a nightmare?  There are many businesses that don’t even offer a paper receipt anymore.  So, when you don’t have a receipt, how are you supposed to even manage it?  My clients will ask me about the best way to manage their business receipts, and unfortunately, my answer is normally:  It depends.  I know this isn’t a good answer, and it surely isn’t what the client wants to hear, but the main reason for the unclear a...
2021-06-2319 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks33: Take Time To Celebrate Milestones In Your Business Whether You're Starting A Business, Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Virtual Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantAs a business owner, you work hard day after day and put in long hours to reach your goals and milestones, but once you have finally reached your milestones, what should you do?  Do you just push forward to reach yet another milestone, or do you actually take the time to pause, celebrate and reward yourself and your team if you have one for a job well done?  When you are just starting your business, there are many milestones you reach and they can sometimes happen fairly quickly, but if you are so busy working toward your next milestone it...
2021-06-1618 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks32: Maximizing Usage Of Bank Feeds In QuickBooks Online Whether You Are Starting A Business, You're Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Bookkeeper, Or Virtual AssistantAutomating your transactions is one of the major ways you can save time when you are doing your bookkeeping.  By utilizing systems such as QuickBooks Online’s bank feeds, you can definitely save a lot of time rather than manually entering each and every transaction, but the only way you will ensure you have reliable financial statements ( Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss or Income Statement ) is to make sure you have it set up correctly.  I’ve seen clients who have set up bank feeds and not follow the correct steps who look at their financial statements and wonder why no...
2021-06-0918 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks31: Performing A Small Business Mid-Year Bookkeeping And Financial Checkup Whether You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Virtual Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantYou started the year off strong, you set all your goals for how you wanted to do your bookkeeping this year and just like that, it’s June, and now is the time for you to do a mid-year bookkeeping and financial checkup to see how your small business is doing.  Time flies by so quickly, and before you know it, we will be flipping the calendar to the month of December.  Today, we are doing a checkup to make sure you have been able to stay on track when it comes to your small business bookkeeping.  Now is the t...
2021-06-0216 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks30: One Simple Tip To Increase Your Cash Flow Whether You Are Starting A Business, You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Virtual Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantCash flow refers to the money moving in and out of your business.  When you have a positive cash flow, it simply means that you have enough money to manage the payments of any money that goes out of your business.  If you have more money coming into your business than going out, you will have obtained a positive cash flow.  Many business owners think the only way they can increase their cash flow is to increase their sales or increase their net income.  This statement is partially true.  You will increase your cash flow if you see additional sales...
2021-05-2616 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks29: How Many Hours A Week Do You Need To Work To Have A Successful Small Business Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Are Self-Employed, An Entrepreneur, Owner, Bookkeeper, Or Virtual AssistantWhen you have your own business, it can be hard to create the work life balance many people only dream of creating.   Although having your own business sounds like you are in control of how much and how often you work, you may hear otherwise from many small business owners.  Are they working long hours, and do you need to work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to be successful?  If not, how many hours do you need to put in as a small business owner to achieve success in your small business?  Believe it or not, the most impor...
2021-05-1916 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks28: Tips To Survive And Thrive In Your First Year Or Years As A Business Owner Whether You're Starting A Business, You're Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Bookkeeper or Virtual AssistantYou made the leap; you took the jump, or you stepped off the cliff.  No matter how you say it, you are now invested as an entrepreneur and have your very own business.  These are exciting times for you.  You are finally able to make the impact you have waited so long to make.  It is your dream come true, but now that you are there, what can you do to make sure you continue to enjoy your new venture?  So many times, you will find a business owner who started their business and loved it, but soon found thems...
2021-05-1219 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks27: Top Business Ideas To Research If You Want To Work From Home Or Start An Online Business This Year, Whether You Want To Be Self-Employed, An Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Virtual Bookkeeper, VAHome based and online businesses are popping up everywhere.  More and more people are looking at starting their own business now more than ever.  Whether you decide you want to be a full-time entrepreneur, you are looking for a side hustle gig, or you are a stay-at-home parent looking for some extra income, each of these can lead to an exciting time, but you want to make sure you are taking your time to find the right business.  You’ve probably heard my quote at the end of my podcasts, “Dream Big, Follow Your Heart, And Love What You Do”.  W...
2021-05-0517 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks26: Emergency Funds And Being Prepared For Emergencies In Your Small Business Whether You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Virtual Online Bookkeeper Or VAWe’ve all heard how important it is to have an emergency fund for our personal finances.  There may be a time when your car needs repairs, or you lose your job, or maybe you have an unexpected expense pop up.  When you have an emergency fund set up, you are able to dip into it when you have these emergencies in your personal life, but what about in your business?  Is it necessary for your business to have an emergency fund?  If you do need an emergency fund in your business, how much money do you need to set as...
2021-04-2816 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks25: Money Mindset And How It Can Positively Impact Your Small Business Whether You Are Starting A Business, Self-Employed, An Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Virtual Online Bookkeeper, VAHow you think about money makes an impact on your small business success.  Many of these thoughts stem from beliefs you have had since you were a child.  Do you associate earning or having money as being greedy?  Do you remember hearing heated conversations as a child and it brings back memories of arguments and feelings of unhappiness, or was the subject of money private in your family and viewed as a hush hush topic, almost seen as a bad thing?  You may not think these beliefs stemming from your childhood would be impacting how you are currently running your...
2021-04-2116 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks24: The Importance Of Financial Literacy In Your Small Business Whether You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Virtual Online Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant Or VAFinancial literacy is just as important when you are taking care of your personal finances as it is when you own a small business.  April is financial literacy month and since this podcast is all about Mastering Your Small Business Finances, it is only fitting that we should talk about how financial literacy makes an impact on your small business.  Studies are showing that the financial literacy scores are slowly and steadily declining.  I understand you became a business owner because of the passion you have for what your business is all about and not necessarily about the finance asp...
2021-04-1414 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks23: Top Signs Your Business Needs A Bookkeeper To Maintain Your Small Business Finances Whether You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Virtual Online Bookkeeper, VAWhen you have a small business, it is easy to think you can handle all of the tasks that need to be completed and wear the many hats that come with owning a business.  This may be true or even possible when you are just starting your business, but as your business grows and each task starts to take more time, you will find you may not be able to handle everything yourself and may need help.  One of the first tasks small business owners look at hiring out is their bookkeeping.  It is often listed as the most fru...
2021-04-0717 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks22: Is Reconciling Your Bank Account Really Necessary If You Have A Small Business, Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Virtual Online Bookkeeper, Virtual AssistantIf you’ve been listening to my previous podcasts, you know I only include topics that you, as a small business owner need to be aware of to make impact on your business.  As a small business owner myself, I know exactly how it feels to have a list of things to do a mile long and of course never enough time in the day to get them all done.  I personally make sure I am prioritizing my list to ensure I am at the very least getting the top three things that need to be done that day fini...
2021-03-3117 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks21: How To Increase Your Profits Without Increasing Your Sales When You Are Self-Employed, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Virtual Online Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant Or VAIf making more money in your business is one of your goals this year and you believe the only way to achieve this goal is by getting more sales, you might be wrong, but I understand where you are coming from.  Everywhere we go we are told to increase our sales to make more money.  You may have already decided the only way for you to increase your profits is to increase your marketing and sell, sell, sell.  You have limited time to run your business and you find yourself putting all your time into getting new sales and yet...
2021-03-2415 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks20: 10 Tax Tips To Reduce Taxable Income For The Self-Employed Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Virtual Online Bookkeeper and Virtual Assistant Or VAWith more and more people becoming self-employed on the rise, it’s so important to understand how to file your taxes and take advantage of the write-off’s that are available to your business.  If you are a self-employed solopreneur, entrepreneur, small business owner, virtual online bookkeeper, virtual assistant or VA, you need to ensure you are knowledgeable about these 10 tax tips.  Today, I am diving into these top 10 tax tips to reduce taxable income that every self-employed individual needs to consider and I’ll help you understand how they make an impact on your taxable income.  If you are using...
2021-03-1713 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks19: Understanding Business Profitability Using Your Income Statement Or Profit & Loss Report ~ Measuring Financial Performance, Whether You're A Solopreneur, Small Business Owner, A Bookkeeper Or VAKnowing how to read and analyze your Income Statement or Profit & Loss report is not only important, but it could be critical to the success of your small business.  Understanding how your business is performing financially will prompt strategic decisions and meaningful operating goals for the future of your business.  It will tell you if your business is profitable or not, and where you could work on cutting costs or, maybe you need to make a shift or pivot your business to turn your business from operating in the red – or showing a loss, to operating in the black – or sho...
2021-03-1016 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks18: The Balance Sheet ~Treat Your Financial Statements Like A Report Card. Consistently Measure Your Progress, Whether You're A Solopreneur, Small Business Owner, A Virtual Online Bookkeeper Or VAToday we are talking about report cards.  If you have a child in school…or maybe they are distance learning, you know you need to keep tabs on how they are doing, right?  Well, when you own a business, it’s a lot like having a child.  How many times have you heard someone refer to their business as their “baby”?  I hear it a lot, and yet, when we think about how that baby is doing, there are a lot of business owners who don’t even look at their baby’s report card.  Are you asking, “What report card?”  If y...
2021-03-0312 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks17: Which Business Records Do You Need To Keep & How To Set Up A Business Record Retention Policy ~ Whether You're A Solopreneur, Small Business Owner, Virtual Online Bookkeeper Or Virtual AssistantWhen you own your own business, you know how quickly the paperwork can start to pile up.  It’s great to have processes in place to make sure you are handling all the day to day tasks, but once you tackle those obligations, what do you need to do with the documentation?  This is where record retention policies for your small business are valuable.  Once you set up these policies, you as a solopreneur, small business owner, virtual online bookkeeping business owner or virtual assistant can easily find the answers you are looking for.  Should you keep a particular docume...
2021-02-2412 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks16: Overcoming Overwhelm In Your Small Business Finances ~ 6 Tips To Ensure You Stay Motivated Whether You're A Solopreneur, Small Business Owner, Have A Virtual Online Bookkeeping Business Or VAOwning your own business can be stressful enough with all the tasks of running your own business, but also taking into consideration your small business finances can easily push you over the limit for keeping your cool.  Even if you enjoy what you are doing, feeling overwhelmed can happen so suddenly and it isn’t good for anyone.  Today we are going over a few tips to ensure you don’t slip into having feelings of overwhelm in your small business, because we know when this happens, you start to procrastinate, and those feelings just start to snowball into more a...
2021-02-1714 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks15: Bookkeeping Consistency~What You Need To Do RIGHT NOW To Stay On Track This Year, Whether You're A Small Business Owner, You Have An Online Virtual Bookkeeping Business Or Are A Virtual AssistantIf you are like most small business owners, online virtual bookkeepers or virtual assistants, you set some amazing goals at the beginning of the year.  More than likely one of these goals covered your business finances and bookkeeping, that’s why you are here, right?  In today’s episode, we are diving into what you need to do RIGHT NOW to make sure you stay true to your goals.  Listen in as we talk about bookkeeping consistency.  We’ll also be talking about why now is a great time to start using QuickBooks Online if you are looking for a computer...
2021-02-1012 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks14: Understand, Clean-Up And Manage Your Chart Of Accounts And Record Your Transactions Correctly ~ Whether You Are A Small Business Owner, A Virtual Online Bookkeeper Or You Are A Virtual AssistantBelieve it or not, if you are doing your own bookkeeping you have a chart of accounts.  If you are using an Excel spreadsheet, QuickBooks or another system to record your bookkeeping, you will have a chart of accounts.  You may just have a list of accounts you use periodically, but this is your actual chart of accounts.  Whether you are a small business owner, a virtual online bookkeeper or a virtual assistant doing bookkeeping, you will use a chart of accounts when doing your bookkeeping.  Today we are jumping into what your chart of accounts is, how you shou...
2021-02-0317 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks13: The Difference Between Revenue And Profit ~ What A Small Business Owner Or Online Virtual Bookkeeper Needs To Know And How It Is Used For The New PPP Loan Second DrawUnderstanding the difference between revenue and profit is crucial to a business’s success.  They both show up on your income statement or profit and loss report, but they are very different numbers.  Whether you are a small business owner or have an online virtual bookkeeping business, you’ll want to listen in today as we talk about what these differences are and why you need to know what each one represents.  This is extremely important when looking at the new PPP Loan Second Draw qualifications.  If you are a small business owner or if you are an online virtual...
2021-01-2712 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks12: Setting A Closing Date In QuickBooks Desktop And QuickBooks Online Prevents Accidental Bookkeeping Entries In A Prior PeriodWhen you are a small business owner or bookkeeper recording transactions in QuickBooks Desktop or QuickBooks Online, it can be very easy to accidentally enter the wrong date…especially if you are recording a lot of transactions from the past or catching up on your bookkeeping.  To make sure you don’t record any entries in a period that has already been closed, be sure to follow these steps to maintain the accuracy of your previously prepared financial statements.  This is a tip I tell my clients about and many of them didn’t know this was available.  They absolutel...
2021-01-2212 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks11: Why 2021 Is The Best Time To Start An Online Virtual Bookkeeping BusinessThe need for bookkeepers for small businesses has really grown and the way business owners look at outsourcing their bookkeeping has changed over this last year.  In today’s episode, I’ll be diving into why I feel this year is the best year to start an online virtual bookkeeping business.  If you are a small business owner, you’ll find this episode helpful if you are looking to outsource your bookkeeping.  There are so many reasons why I feel starting an online virtual bookkeeping business this year is in your favor.  If you are either a virtual assistant looking to...
2021-01-2017 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks10: It Is Time To Close Out Your End Of The Year Bookkeeping – Steps To Do It Correctly If You Are A Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, VA or Small Business OwnerAre you a bookkeeper, virtual assistant, VA or small business owner who needs to close out the end of the year for your bookkeeping?  Have you felt intimidated hearing about others closing the books and you wondered if you were missing out on something?  Today we are going to walk you through a normal year end close of the books.  If you are using a computerized software like QuickBooks it is easier than ever if you follow this step-by-step process.  Are you stressing a little since you’ve never closed the books before?  Not to worry…we’re here to help.  L...
2021-01-1416 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks9: Choosing A Word Of The Year For Your Business Can Improve The Success Of Your Small Business This Year.Happy New Year!  In today’s episode, we talk about the importance of choosing a word of the year for your small business.  Unlike setting a New Year’s resolution, this word will help you focus on exactly where you want your business to go.  You should apply your word to EVERYTHING you do in your business.  Apply it to your sales, your purchases, your marketing, your employees, your new business ideas…the list could go on and on.  We are going over the 4 steps for you to successfully choose the word that will bring your small business the most succes...
2021-01-0716 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks8: How The New Stimulus Package And Additional PPP Loan Guidance Will Impact Your Small Business – Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA)Today we are going over how the new stimulus package, PPP loan guidance and the government appropriation provisions will impact your small business.  There is a lot going on in this bill – it’s actually over 5000 pages, but I am breaking it down into bite sized pieces so you know exactly what you need to do in your small business.  There’s even some good news about the business meals deduction you are NOT going to want to miss.  Start your 2021 year off right, and listen in to find out more about how this new bill will impact you and your...
2020-12-3114 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks7: Happy Holidays From Mastering Your Small Business FinancesIn today’s episode, we are wishing you a happy holiday season!  We know how hard you as a business owner, entrepreneur or solopreneur work on your business and you deserve a break!  We wanted to give you a shout out and send a warm holiday wish to you and your business.  Listen in for our holiday wish to you…   Join our upcoming MASTERCLASS ~ 7 Mistakes To Avoid In Your Small Business www.FinancialAdventure.com/Mistakes Is Doing Your Own Bookkeeping Right For You? Check Out Our Mini Course: www.Fi...
2020-12-2305 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks6: What Do I Need To Know About The New 1099-NEC As A Small Business Owner?In today’s episode, we are diving into the new 1099-NEC form.  We will look into what the form is about, who you need to issue the form to, as well as thresholds, exceptions and due dates.  We’ll also cover what is still needed on the 1099-MISC form and which part the 1099-NEC form is replacing.  We know this form is new for year end 2020 and we want to make sure you have the information you need to file the 1099-NEC form correctly.  Listen in and find out if you need to file the 1099-NEC form for your small bu...
2020-12-2211 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks5: Do I Have The TIME Needed To Do My Own Bookkeeping?Welcome to the fourth and final episode of our four-part series where we are diving into all the questions asked when you are deciding if you should do your own bookkeeping.  In this episode, we take a deep dive to find out if you have the TIME needed to do your own bookkeeping.  We’ll find out if you even have an interest in doing your own bookkeeping and if you are you willing to make it a priority.  You’ll learn how to figure out approximately how long it will take you to do your own bookkeeping and the bes...
2020-12-1513 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks4: How Do I Know If I Am READY To Do My Own Bookkeeping?Welcome to the third episode of our four-part series where we are diving into all the questions asked when you are deciding if you should do your own bookkeeping.  In this episode, we find out if you are READY to do your own bookkeeping.  Have you registered your business?  Do you have your bookkeeping system in place?  Are you ready to have more control over your finances?  Are you looking to have your transactions done in real-time?  By the end of this episode, you will know if you are READY to do your own bookkeeping.   Is Doin...
2020-12-1508 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks3: What Do I NEED To Do My Own Bookkeeping?Welcome to the second episode of our four-part series where we are diving into all the questions asked when you are deciding if you should do your own bookkeeping.  In this episode, we talk about what you NEED to do your own bookkeeping.  Do you have the right bank accounts and do you have a process set up?  What will you use for a bookkeeping system?  Do you have the appropriate knowledge of accounting to do your own bookkeeping?  By the end of this episode, you will know what you NEED to do your own bookkeeping.   Is D...
2020-12-1509 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks2: How do I know if I am ABLE to do my own bookkeeping?Welcome to the first episode of our four-part series where we are diving into all the questions asked when you are deciding if you should do your own bookkeeping.  In this episode, we talk about how you know if you are ABLE to do your own bookkeeping.  Learn about what bookkeeping is, if you could save money doing your own bookkeeping, how doing your own bookkeeping puts you in control and if it makes sense financially to do your own bookkeeping.  By the end of this episode, you will know if you are ABLE to do your own bookkeeping. ...
2020-12-1509 minMastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks1: Introduction to Mastering Your Small Business FinancesWelcome to the first episode of Mastering Your Small Business Finances, where we introduce to you our host and the 3 goals of this podcast as well as topics we will be discussing in future episodes such as finances, entrepreneurship, money management, leadership, bookkeeping and accounting, tax deductions, payroll, QuickBooks and other accounting software, growth, cash flow, business taxes, financial statements, marketing, mindset and motivation.  We know all these topics ultimately affect your bottom line and this podcast will help you gain confidence and clarity in your business finances.   Make sure to grab your FREE Guide...
2020-12-1207 min