Anyone who runs their own business knows how thrilling and empowering it can be. Selling a product or service, working when and where you want, and having unlimited earning potential are just a few of the perks. But with all of this freedom comes a good deal of responsibility.
Read MoreYou’ve nailed your business plan and you’re ready to launch your own business. Woohoo! Go you! Or maybe you’re a freelancer and you're beginning to realize you need to get a bit more organized to manage expenses and taxes.
Whatever your path of small business growth, choosing the right legal structure from the start will make it easier for your business to grow and change over time. It will help you to streamline your finances and your taxes, and provide you with a blueprint for handling the changes your business will experience as it expands.
Read MoreThe first step in building personal wealth is to understand our beliefs and values surrounding money. We can know all the best tips and tricks to implement, but if we don’t first believe we can build wealth, we won’t succeed. This positive mindset allows us to take on the challenge of wealth-building and surpass our wildest financial dreams.
We also need to understand that money is a tool. Money should never be a goal in and of itself, but rather a means to accomplish our ultimate dreams.
With all this being said, you’ll want to look out for these common stumbling blocks that can get in the way of personal wealth building. We want to dive into five financial mistakes that we often see so you can be on your way to building the life you always dreamed.
Read MoreWhat do you want to be different in the new year? Or, as it should be asked, “What habits do you want to change?”
Do you see what I did there? I think without me even explaining the reason I altered the question, your intuition probably knows why.
Approximately 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail… by February!
Do you ever wonder why New Year’s resolutions fail? Why is it so hard to make a change you know is good? Part of understanding why resolutions fail is learning a little bit about habits.
Read MoreOwning a small business is exciting, fulfilling, and quite a wild adventure. From deciding how you structure your business to how you handle employee onboarding, there’s a lot to consider. One of those considerations: taxes. Filing your taxes may not be a business task you particularly enjoy, but it’s important nonetheless.
Of course, it’s critical to file your taxes correctly so you remain in the good graces of the IRS. But perhaps more appealingly, filing your taxes can even help you maximize your profits.
Read MoreIt’s been a tough couple of years. Maybe you’re still facing long-term financial consequences from the pandemic. Maybe you relocated and are still figuring out your new city. Maybe your finances have you up at night because your investment portfolio is looking scarce these days.
Whatever you experienced this year or are currently facing, I hope you’re able to spend some time this season reflecting on the good. It can be hard to find the good - both personally and on a national level. But I promise you - there’s still some good out there.
Thankfully, the holiday season - with all of its magic - provides a great opportunity to remember what matters most in life. Whether you want to show your team how much you appreciate them, make your family feel extra special, or serve your community, there are plenty of ways to creatively give back this holiday season.
Read MoreNo matter the intention, getting unwanted advice on hot financial topics can be bothersome. As a small business owner, you’ve worked hard to build and manage a business you’re proud of — and with the success you’ve seen, you must be doing something right.
But your well-meaning family can’t always help giving their two cents about what financial moves you should make — whether in your business or your personal life.
You’ve heard it before, and you may hear it again…
Read MoreThe actions we take today can significantly benefit our future selves, whether it’s cleaning up our diet, investing in healthy friendships, or getting our tax paperwork in order.
Come early 2023, I want you to feel prepared — and relieved — that you had the foresight and knowledge to get you and your business ready for tax season. Planning early may seem somewhat insignificant in midst of all the work you’re busy with. But in reality, taxes are a huge part of your business's overall financial health and affect a lot of high-level business decisions.
Read MoreHaving a budget as we head into the festive (and expensive) holiday season will allow you to enjoy exciting activities, delicious meals, and gift-giving. You’ll also spend less time scrambling and stressing over finances when you have a spending plan in place.
Read MoreIf you follow me on social media, you know that I am an avid reader. I soak up all the information I can so that I can continue to grow and understand more for myself and my clients.
I thought it would be fun to compile and share the best financial books to read, both for personal and business growth.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever found yourself asking questions such as “when are taxes due?” or “what should I expect to owe in taxes?” this article will help you understand everything you need to know about taxes as a small business owner.
Read MoreWith the end of summer comes lots of fun and anticipation. Back to school, football, the end of the 3rd quarter, and a time to plan how the end of the year will look for your small business. And with the state of inflation, why not take advantage of Labor Day sales 2022 to tackle some big expenses for your small business?
Today I’m discussing why Labor Day sales 2022 can be a great tool for your business. Keep reading to find out how!
Read MoreHow many times over the past couple of years have you heard someone mention struggling with money-related stress?
My guess is, probably too many times to count. And for every person who did mention it, there are probably several others who were too embarrassed to bring it up.
As a business owner, maybe you’ve struggled with finances over the past couple of years. The global pandemic wreaked havoc on all kinds of businesses, big and small.
Read MoreYou probably started the year off with the best intentions for your business. As a responsible business owner, you set your goals when the new year rolled around. Maybe you wanted to hit $25k in revenue per month. Or perhaps you set your sights on expanding the services you offer.
A mid-year financial checkup is the best way to evaluate whether or not you are on target to hit your goals. And if you’re not, then it’s a good time to course correct.
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