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Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow,
Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow,
This podcast helps small business owners manage their finances, covering topics like bookkeeping, accounting software, payroll, cash flow, taxes, and financial statements. Host Chris Panek, a CPA and business strategist, provides actionable advice to build confidence and grow a business. Episodes also explore side hustles and starting a virtual bookkeeping service. The show aims to simplify financial management for busy entrepreneurs.
Episodes
446: When Good Enough Feels Like Failure And How Perfectionism Creates Pressure A Podcast For Accountants And High-Stress Professionals
You may not call yourself a perfectionist, but have you ever had a simple thought like I care about doing things right? You want your work to be accurate. You want your clients to be happy. You want to be dependable. You want to make good decisions. You want people to be able to count on you. Don’t get me wrong. Those are all good things. But sometimes, that desire to do things well can ea
445: How Much You Accomplish Does Not Determine How Valuable You Are A Podcast For Accountants And High-Stress Professionals
If you’re an accountant, CPA, bookkeeper, tax preparer, business owner, or other high-stress professional, there’s something I know for sure. Having spent over 20 years in accounting and owning my own business, I know we’re really good at getting things done. We meet deadlines, we solve problems, we take care of our clients, we answer the emails, we handle emergencies, we make the numbers work.
444: Maintain Self-Leadership Even If You Always Feel Behind A Podcast For Accountants And High-Stress Professionals
Many high-performing professionals experience feeling behind. You may be behind on your work, behind on your emails, behind on your projects, your goals, things at home, or even behind on taking care of yourself. Sometimes, you can even feel behind before the day has really started. You wake up thinking about everything you didn’t finish yesterday. You check your email and there are twelve new
443: Set Guilt Free Boundaries And Quit Saying Yes To Everything A Podcast For Accountants And High-Stress Professionals
Something I see over and over again with accountants, CPAs, bookkeepers, tax preparers, business owners, and other high-stress professionals is that they are always saying yes. Yes to another client request. Yes to another deadline. Yes to helping someone on your team. Yes to answering the email right away. Yes to taking care of something that really isn't yours to take care of. Yes to one m
442: Stop Feeling Overwhelmed And Make Better Decisions A Podcast For Accountants And High-Stress Professionals
Have you ever had one of those days where you look at your calendar, your inbox, your to-do list, your text messages, and everything seems to be demanding your attention? If you’re an accountant, CPA, bookkeeper, tax preparer, business owner, or other high-stress professional, you’ve probably experienced it. You’ve got a client who needs something. You’ve got a deadline coming up. You’ve got a
441: You Are Good At Managing Your Work But Who Is Managing You A Podcast For Accountants And High-Stress Professionals
You’re good at managing your work. But who’s managing you? If you’re an accountant, CPA, bookkeeper, tax preparer, business owner, or other high-stress professional, you’re probably used to managing deadlines, clients, responsibilities, and an endless list of things that need to get done. But managing your work and leading yourself under pressure are two different things. You probably have cal
440: Why The Podcast Is Changing And How It Will Continue To Help You Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur Freelancer Accountant Bookkeeper Or Self-Employed
If you've been listening to Mastering Your Small Business Finances for a while, you may notice that things are going to look a little different around here, and I want to explain why. I've spent more than 20 years as a CPA, and I've spent years talking with accountants and business owners about money, business, productivity, and success. But over time, I realized something. Knowing how to manag
439: How High-Stress Professionals Achieve Impossible Goals Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer Accountant Bookkeeper VA Owner Or Self-Employed
Setting a goal you want to achieve that feels impossible is one thing, but taking the steps to achieve it is what will ultimately keep you on track and help you reach it. So many people have big dreams and set impossible goals, but all too quickly fail and give up on something that could have not only been possible but also a reality. So what is the key to setting those impossible goals and maki
438: When Being Smart Is Not Enough Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed
Hey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant and Certified Coach, and I have something that will definitely make a difference in your life within the first 30 days of joining. I know if you’re listening to this podcast, you’re someone who makes big decisions and solves hard problems, and I have a resource that I’m excited to share with you. If today’s topic about when being smart is no
437: Recording Owner Contributions In QuickBooks Or Xero Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA Owner Or Self-Employed
Even 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 bu
436: Gaining A Better Understanding Of Your Relationships Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper VA Owner Or Self-Employed
I get a lot of questions about relationships from my clients. These may be relationships between a friend, partner, colleague, or business relationship. Whatever relationship you have, there are three components, and when you have a full understanding of these components, you’ll ultimately see your relationships improve. Often, the problems my clients run into are the same types of problems oth
435: What Could Your Life Look Like in A Year Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed
Hey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant and Certified Coach, and I have something that will definitely make a difference in your life within the first 30 days of joining. I know if you’re listening to this podcast, you’re someone who makes big decisions and solves hard problems, and I have a resource that I’m excited to share with you. If today’s topic about what your life could l
434: Your Accountant As Your Business Advisor Not Just Taxes Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer Accountant Bookkeeper Owner Or Self-Employed
When most business owners are asked what their accountant or bookkeeper helps them with, you’ll most likely hear that they do their financial statements, which include their balance sheet and income statement or profit and loss report, and they probably file their tax returns for them. Most accountants, bookkeepers, CPAs, and Virtual CFOs provide way more services than this. Knowing what additio
433: Embracing Your Authentic Self Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed
Do you know who your true self is? Do you ever think you’ll become who you really are when you reach a certain point in your life? Do you ever feel like you are lying to yourself when you ask who you really are? Do you know how to simply be yourself? Are you ready to give yourself the gift of being yourself? Let’s dive in…
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432: Stop Pushing Your Priorities Aside Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed
Hey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant and Certified Coach, and I have something that will definitely make a difference in your life within the first 30 days of joining. I know if you’re listening to this podcast, you’re someone who makes big decisions and solves hard problems, and I have a resource that I’m excited to share with you. If today’s topic about why what really matter
431: Stop Chasing Late Payments And Start Getting Paid Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
Businesses have dealt with customers not paying their invoices over the years, 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 a
430: Unlocking The Root Cause Of Feeling Frustrated Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
How much frustration are you currently experiencing in your life? Do you find most of this frustration stems from your professional life, or do you have just as much frustration or more in your personal life? This has been coming up quite a bit with my clients lately, and I thought it would be good to dig a little deeper into the reasons why you are feeling so much frustration in your life. The
429: Confidence Is Not Something You Find Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
Hey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant and Certified Coach, and I have something that will definitely make a difference in your life within the first 30 days of joining. I know if you’re listening to this podcast, you’re someone who makes big decisions and solves hard problems, and I have a resource that I’m excited to share with you. If today’s topic about why so many people are
428: How To Run A Business Without Burning Out Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Business Owner Or Self-Employed
The 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 bur
427: Are You Saying Yes Too Much And People Pleasing Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
Do you find yourself people-pleasing? Do you understand what people-pleasing actually means and how doing it impacts your life? If you find yourself constantly putting yourself last or putting other people’s needs before your own, it’s likely you are people-pleasing in your life. Understanding people-pleasing and why you might be doing it in your life can bring such an awareness for you to begi
426: Is Perfection Slowing You Down Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA Business Owner Or Self-Employed
Hey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant and Certified Coach, and I have something that will definitely make a difference in your life within the first 30 days of joining. I know if you’re listening to this podcast, you’re someone who makes big decisions and solves hard problems, and I have a resource that I’m excited to share with you. If today’s topic about perfection slowing you
425: Easily Capture Credit Card Transactions In QuickBooks Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant Bookkeeper VA Owner Or Self-Employed
Recording 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 rec
424: The Cost Of Anxiety And How To Embrace It Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Business Owner Or Self-Employed
People experience anxiety in so many ways. Most people try to avoid these feelings, but what if instead of avoiding these anxious feelings, you were able to experience your anxiety? When you are able to intentionally feel your way through your anxiety, you will experience a much different situation. Think about the last time you were feeling anxious. Was it when you had to give a presentation,
423: Success Means Very Little If Your Relationships Suffer Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer Accountant Bookkeeper VA Owner Or Self-Employed
Hey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant and Certified Coach, and I have something that will definitely make a difference in your life within the first 30 days of joining. I know if you’re listening to this podcast, you’re someone who makes big decisions and solves hard problems, and I have a resource that I’m excited to share with you. If today’s topic about how success means very
422: How To Transfer Money Between Accounts In QuickBooks Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper VA Owner Or Self-Employed
One of the questions I receive from my 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 ban
421: Are You Leading With Intuition Or Overwhelm Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper VA Business Owner Or Self-Employed
Have you ever based a decision you were making on intuition? Do you ever let your intuition guide you in life? The basic definition of intuition is to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning. When you fully understand your wants and needs in life, intuition can be something you rely on. But what happens when you may not be in sync with what you really want in
420: What If You Actually Had Time To Do What You Want Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
Hey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant and Certified Coach, and I have something that will definitely make a difference in your life within the first 30 days of joining. I know if you’re listening to this podcast, you’re someone who makes big decisions and solves hard problems, and I have a resource that I’m excited to share with you. If today’s topic about why what if you actual
419: Building Unshakeable Entrepreneur Confidence Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA Business Owner Or Self-Employed
The 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, li
418: Embracing Discomfort And Leveraging Stress Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA Business Owner Or Self-Employed
We all have times in our lives where we feel discomfort. When discomfort comes up for you, how do you handle it? Are you afraid of feeling discomfort? Are you able to move through your feelings of discomfort? Are you willing to do the uncomfortable things in your life that cause you to feel discomfort? Most of the clients I work with don’t like the feeling of discomfort, and they find all kin
417: Why Smart People Do Not Follow Through Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner Or Self-Employed
Hey there, I have something that will definitely make a difference in your life within the first 30 days of joining. I know if you’re listening to this podcast, you’re someone who makes big decisions and solves hard problems, and I have a resource that I’m excited to share with you. If today’s topic about why smart people have trouble following through resonates with you, I’d love for you to join
416: Organizing Your Receipts For Taxes Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
When 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 receipts, and unfortunately, my answer is normally: It depends. I k
415: Are You Waiting For Retirement To Enjoy Your Life Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
Hey there, I have something that will definitely make a difference in your life within the first 30 days of joining. I know if you’re listening to this podcast, you’re someone who makes big decisions and solves hard problems, and I have a resource that I’m excited to share with you. If today’s topic about don’t wait for retirement to enjoy your life resonates with you, I’d love for you to join me
414: Why Celebrating Business Milestones Matters Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
As 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 busines
413: Are You Choosing Your Unhappiness Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
Is your goal to create more happiness in your life? So many of us are on the search for happiness that we forget about so many of the other emotions that allow us to be the person we are. They allow us to grow and gain a different perspective on life. They allow us to expand and experience our feelings on a much deeper level. If you’ve been thinking you only want to experience happiness, you m
412: Why Your Boundaries Keep Breaking Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed
Hey there, I have something that will definitely make a difference in your life within the first 30 days of joining. I know if you’re listening to this podcast, you’re someone who makes big decisions and solves hard problems, and I have a resource that I’m excited to share with you. If today’s topic about why you keep breaking your boundaries resonates with you, I’d love for you to join me in The
411: Avoid Mistakes With QuickBooks Online Bank Feeds Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
Automating 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 information is to make sure you have it set up correctly. I’ve seen clients who h
410: Being Responsible For Everything Without Burning Out Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed
Do you find yourself thinking about things that you can’t control? Rather than spending all that energy, I’d like you to start focusing on what you can control. How you can take responsibility for yourself and everything you do. When you do this, you’ll see just how much power you actually have in your life. Ready to start taking responsibility over what you can control in your life? Let’s di
409: The Hidden Cost Of Indecision Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed
Hey there, I have something that I think will genuinely make your life a little easier. I know if you’re listening to this podcast, you’re someone who makes big decisions and solves hard problems, and I have a resource that I’m excited to share with you, the hidden cost of indecision. Every delayed decision is costing you more than you think. One of the biggest sources of stress I see among acc
408: The Mid Year Bookkeeping Review Every Business Needs Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper VA Owner Or Self-Employed
You 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
407: How To Lead Yourself Through Hard Seasons Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Business Owner Or Self-Employed
Do you understand why we often tend to fall off the wagon or stop working towards our goals when it gets hard? Our natural instinct, or our brain’s way of survival, is to seek pleasure, avoid pain, and conserve energy. It is called the motivational triad, and it’s true for our physical, mental, and emotional needs, and it makes sense that we would want to make sure that we are not hurt, we enjoy
406: The Reason You Feel Overwhelmed May Surprise You Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
Hey there, I have something that I think will genuinely make your life a little easier. I know if you’re listening to this podcast, you’re someone who makes big decisions and solves hard problems, and I have a resource that I’m excited to share with you. The Reason You Feel Overwhelmed May Surprise You. If you're like most accountants, business owners, and high-stress professionals I work with,
405: The Easiest Way To Boost Your Cash Flow Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed
Cash 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
404: What Your Past Is Trying To Teach You Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed
Is there anything you’ve experienced in your past that is currently influencing how you live your life? How often do you talk to others about things that happened in your past? Do you let your past dictate how you live your life, or how you think your future will be? Did you know that you have the power to change your past? Your past no longer exists. It is over, but you are able to live in t
403: Success Is Not About How Many Hours You Work Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
When 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
402: How To Take Control Of Your Habits Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
Do you ever question why you lack self-discipline, and wonder if this is something you could improve in your life? Self-discipline is much different than willpower, and when you learn how to improve your self-discipline, you will find that you can get any result you want in your professional or personal life. You can make the decision today to increase your self-discipline so that you can enjoy
401: What To Do In Your First Year Of Business Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Business Owner Or Self-Employed
You 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 ventur
400: The Secret To Better Focus And Being Present Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
We live in a world with more distractions than ever before. We have our phones with us almost 24/7, and they alert us and pop up notifications all the time. You may have kids who are constantly asking you for something, or you might be looking at that long list of things to do that causes you to always think about what you are doing next in your life. But, what if you were able to just pause fo
399: How To Choose A Business That Is Profitable Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
Home-based and online businesses are popping up everywhere. More and more people are looking to start 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
398: Preventing Self Doubt In High Stressed Professions Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner Or Self-Employed
If you are thinking that once you reach a particular level in your personal or professional life, or when you have achieved a certain amount of success, you’ll automatically stop doubting yourself, I want you to think again. Unfortunately, at each level of your success, you’ll more than likely experience some sort of self-doubt or insecurity, but that self-doubt doesn’t have to hold you back from
397: A Practical Approach To Prepare For Unexpected Expenses Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Accountant, Bookkeeper VA Business Owner Or Self-Employed
We’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
396: The Key To Getting Consistent Results Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
Have you ever had a really productive time in your life? When you think about being productive, do you think it’s all about what you are doing or producing, or do you measure it with the results you are achieving? Having the ability to decipher between what productivity is all about and why you are thinking you are not being productive is essential to feeling productive. We’re going to talk abo
395: Rewriting Your Story About Money Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant Bookkeeper VA Business Owner Or Self-Employed
How 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
394: Turning Past Choices Into Present Growth Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper VA Owner Or Self-Employed
Do you have something in your life that you regret? There are a lot of people who are dealing with regret. How are you dealing with regret in your life? Is it something you feel on a daily basis? Is it something that only comes up for you periodically? When you think about your regrets, do you wish you would have done or maybe not done something in your life? If you have something you regret
393: What Not Knowing Your Numbers Is Costing Your Business Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer Accountant Bookkeeper VA Owner Or Self-Employed
Financial 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 s
392: Ending Procrastination One Step At A Time Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant Bookkeeper VA Owner Or Self-Employed
Today, we are talking about how you can put a stop to any procrastinating you are doing. You might find you are procrastinating in your personal or your professional life, and I’ve coached many clients who see they are procrastinating in both. Procrastination is simply putting something off. You might be putting off something because you are afraid of how you are going to feel as you do it, or,
391: Is Your Bookkeeping A Mess Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed
When 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 o
390: When You Are Tired Of Being Tired Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
High-stress professionals experiencing burnout has been a problem that has been increasing over the years due to working long hours, deadlines, and heavy workloads. There are so many individuals who are struggling to find a healthy work-life balance in conjunction with their demanding work environments. Most people relate burnout to physical demands, but it also impacts your emotional and mental
389: Mindset Habits For Successful People Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
Much of the success or failure of your business will depend on your business mindset. The process in which you think about things in your business forms your beliefs. When you believe that you will succeed, you will create actionable steps to bring those beliefs to reality. Everything that you think about has an impact on your business, so you want to make sure that you are shifting your mindse
388: The Hidden Cost Of Not Setting Boundaries Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, Owner, Or Self-Employed
Setting boundaries can be tricky, and once you set a boundary, it’s so important to make sure you are following through with the boundary you set. Setting boundaries is not about threatening someone or telling them how they should behave. Setting boundaries is all about following up with your own actions. Boundaries are all about what you will do if someone does something that you don’t give th
387: Virtual Workforce Management For Business Owners Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
Your employees or independent contractor expenses are likely one of the highest expenses in your business, and as a smart business owner, you want to make sure you are monitoring these expenses to ensure maximum efficiency. Over the last few years, your business may have had the need to shift to a more remote or virtual workforce. Many business owners think this shift to a remote workforce or te
386: How To Stop Using Food To Cope With Stress Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA Owner Self-Employed
Do you ever catch yourself overeating and wonder why? Could it be that you are bored and looking for something different to do, or are you using it as a distraction from a negative emotion like stress? If you want to stop overeating, you need to understand why you are doing it in the first place and then solve this problem. Ready to learn more? Let’s dive in…
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385: Automating QuickBooks For Faster And Easier Bookkeeping Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur Freelancer Accountant Bookkeeper VA Owner Or Self-Employed
As a business owner, you are always looking for ways to save time in your business, but you want to make sure you are not cutting corners in one place and causing additional problems down the road. This holds true when you are doing your bookkeeping as well. I always tell my clients when they are setting up their bookkeeping systems to make sure that they are capturing information that will be h
384: The Secret Skill High Achievers Use To Get More Done Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper VA Owner Or Self-Employed
Have you ever felt overwhelmed in either your professional or personal life or possibly both? Does your overwhelm come from all the things you need to do, which actually causes you to not do anything? Taking the time to learn how to practice constraint may be the solution you are looking for. To practice constraint, it is basically putting a limit or a restriction on yourself that simplifies yo
383: The Missing Mindset Skill Every Business Owner Needs Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper Owner VA Or Self-Employed
When you think about how far you’ve come in your business, do you feel proud of yourself? Most business owners will answer this question by thinking not really or talking about where they need to go in their business as they dismiss the question so that they don’t feel like they are being annoying or overconfident with themselves. It is easy to complete an accomplishment or goal and quickly star
382: How To Unapologetically Celebrate Yourself Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, Owner Or Self-Employed
So often, we are looking for other people to be proud of us, but when was the last time you asked yourself how proud you are of yourself? Do you find that you are consistently seeking validation of how proud others are of you? Did you know that feeling proud of yourself is something you can actually create for yourself? Think about how much more positive your life could be when you don’t have t
381: Why Good Credit Matters And How It Shapes Your Future Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, Owner, Or Self-Employed
Obtaining credit for a business is critical so that they can borrow additional funds if needed. Establishing and building business credit is essential for any business owner, whether they are looking to expand and grow their company with financing or even if they don’t intend on utilizing any financing. By establishing a good credit history with lenders, you can access the capital you need to fin
380: Why You Never Feel Like You Are Doing Enough Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant Bookkeeper VA Business Owner Or Self-Employed
Have you ever found yourself thinking that you are not doing enough? In today’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how you can find out if you are doing enough and why you are always feeling like you are behind. You’ll learn how to know if you are doing enough as well as how you can start getting more done each day. You’ll also learn how you can feel good about the work you are doing and trust
379: Small Business Tax Tips For Stress Free Filing Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
As a business owner, it is important to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to tax preparation. You want to make sure that you are ready for any unexpected decrease in expenses or increases in income so that you don't have any surprises when it comes time to pay your taxes. The rules and regulations change every year, and if you are not prepared, you could end up paying more taxes than necessary
378: The Science Of Smart Decisions Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
Do you find yourself in situations where you have to make a decision, and you are worried you’ll make the wrong decision, or once you make a decision, do you spend way too much time second-guessing yourself? Thinking that maybe you should have decided something different? Making decisions is such a big part of our lives. We make decisions every day. Some may be small and seem easy to do, but t
377: Stay Committed To Your Goals When Motivation Fades Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Or Owner
Whether 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 t
376: How To Stop Waking Up Feeling Dread Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
If you are like many people that I work with, you are probably feeling dread throughout your days as well. It’s not a bad thing, but what is important is that you are making sure you are dealing with this in the best way possible. I think there’s a misconception that most people don’t have to deal with dread. If you look on social media, you don’t find too many people posting about what they ar
375: How To Delegate And Stop Doing It All Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
When 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 bus
374: How To Stop Feeling Overwhelmed Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
Overwhelm is something that we’ve all dealt with in our lives. You may have felt, or still feel, overwhelmed in your career, your business, and even in your personal life. It could be continuing to get the education you need for your career, all the tasks you have to get done in your business, or how about all the things you continue to think about that need to get done around your home. When y
373: How Small Habits Create Big Results Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
When 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 high
372: From Exhausted To Slowing Down On Purpose Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, Owner Or Self-Employed
When you are working in a high-stress profession, it’s important to make sure that you are taking the time your body needs to rest. Are you the type of person who works all the time and never takes the time to rest? Do you think that taking this time to rest means you are being lazy? When you are working hard, you need to make sure you are resting. There may be times when you simply don’t want
371: Closing The Books For Tax Preparation Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
If 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
370: Take Back Your Life By Controlling What Matters Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur Mompreneur Freelancer Accountant Bookkeeper VA Owner Self-Employed
Do you ever feel like you don’t have control over certain things in your life? If you are anything like me, you like to know you have everything under control. The truth is that there are a lot of things we can control, but there are also a lot of things that are out of our control. The good news is that even if we find something that is out of our control, we can still control how we react to
369: How To Stop Feeling Anxious About Money Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA Owner Or Self-Employed
Understanding 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 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 to help you overcome these f
368: Unlocking Your True Desires In Life Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
Have you ever taken the time to really think about what you truly want in your life? Our lives are busy, and it’s easy to think about things on the fly, but how often do you take the time to really think about it? When I ask my clients what they want in their lives, there are many times that they say they don’t really know. They haven’t taken the time to think about it, and it makes it hard for
367: Build A Budget On Any Income Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed
I’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 b
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