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How to Create a Bookkeeping Routine for Your Small Business
Want to DIY your bookkeeping without losing your head? You need a bookkeeping routine! One of the first things new entrepreneurs decide...
Nov 22, 20215 min read
5 Things School Didn’t Teach Us About Starting A Small Business
We all think we have a pretty good idea of what it means to start a small business. But once you actually get your idea out into the...
Nov 8, 20213 min read
How to Keep a Petty Cash Log (+ Free Template)
Do you handle cold, hard cash in your business? If so, you need a petty cash log! A petty cash log will help you keep track of all the...
Nov 1, 20213 min read
How to Pay Remote Employees in Your Small Business
It's never been easier to work with a remote team. With programs like Slack, Zoom, and Google Drive, you can run a fully operational,...
Oct 25, 20214 min read
6 Mindset Tips for Anyone Starting an Online Business
If I could go back and tell my newbie business owner self one thing, it would be this: Spend as much effort working on your mindset as...
Oct 18, 20214 min read
How to Prepare for The Holiday Season in Your Small Business
Believe it or not, the holidays are sneaking up on us! As a small business owner, the holiday season is exciting (if not a bit...
Oct 4, 20214 min read
How to Deduct Your Vehicle From Your Small Business Taxes
Own a business? Drive a car? Use that car for business? If so, you can deduct a portion of that vehicle's cost from your taxes! This is a...
Sep 27, 20213 min read
Should You Hire an Employee Or a Contractor? (& How to Hire One When You're Ready)
So you know you want to bring on extra help, but what kind of help does your business need? The decision to hire an employee vs. a...
Sep 20, 20214 min read
Grants And Funding For Women-Owned Small Businesses
Maybe you're launching a new business, growing your team, or starting a non-profit. These moves take money, and sometimes your business...
Sep 14, 20213 min read
How to Rewrite Your Money Story
How does money make you feel? Do you save every penny because you're scared you might need it someday? Do you spend without thinking? Do...
Sep 3, 20214 min read
How to Reconcile Your Accounts (& Why You Should Do It Regularly)
When was the last time your reconciled your accounts? If you're staring at the screen with a blank face or reaching for that 'x' in the...
Aug 30, 20212 min read
5 Ideas of Things to Outsource in Your Business
So you know you're overworked. You want to outsource some of your workload, but you're not sure where to start. I've got you! Let's break...
Aug 13, 20213 min read
How to Minimize Your Overhead Expenses for More Profit
You know I'm always looking for ways to help you cut down expenses in order to maximize your profit. One of my favorite places to trim...
Aug 13, 20213 min read
How to Cultivate An Abundant Money Mindset
You know those people who just seem to attract money? The ones who are always finding ways to make more, spend wisely, and use their...
Aug 2, 20214 min read
5 Things to Add to Your Business Budget
In both my personal and business budgets, I keep a line item called, "Stuff I forgot to budget for." When I first started budgeting, a...
Aug 2, 20212 min read
Defining Your Own Success: How to Set & Reach Your Goals
You know that scene in every "business chick" movie, the one where the main character reaches the top of the corporate ladder and then...
Aug 2, 20213 min read
5 Reasons Why You Need an Accounting Software
It's no secret I love Quickbooks. As a financial professional, it's absolutely essential. But did you know that every business owner -...
Jul 15, 20215 min read
How to Manage Your Business Finances (Even If You're "Bad With Numbers")
Does math give you the heebie-jeebies? Does budgeting make your palms sweat? Does the thought of filing taxes make you want to run away...
Jul 5, 20213 min read
My Top 5 Books for Small Business Owners
As a small business owner, I'm constantly learning. (Chances are, I always will be!) One of my favorite ways to educate myself on running...
Jul 4, 20213 min read
How to DIY Your Bookkeeping (& When to Just Outsource It)
I see you, DIYer! I have tons of respect for business owners who DIY their way to the top, especially when it comes to their finances....
Jun 19, 20214 min read
3 Ways to Improve the Client Experience & Get More Referrals
Want to attract more clients without spending an arm and a leg on marketing? Take care of the clients you already have! Improving the...
Jun 18, 20215 min read
How Much Can I Pay Myself As a Business Owner?
Paying yourself as a business owner can feel tricky, right? You’ve poured your heart into your business, but how do you know what’s fair...
Jun 17, 20212 min read
"When Should I Switch From a Sole Proprietor to an LLC?"
When you own a small business, you have to be ready for ch-ch-ch-changes! That means that eventually you'll want to switch from a Sole...
Jun 16, 20213 min read
4 Benefits of Taking Your Business Finances Seriously From the Start
Between client work, managing your own business, and that never-ending inbox full of emails, it's so easy to procrastinate on the...
May 6, 20214 min read
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