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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
Chris Panek - CPA, Business Strategist & Business Coach For Entrepreneurs Growing Their Business
Should I be doing my own bookkeeping and accounting? Is QuickBooks the best software for me to use in my business, or is there another accounting software I should be using? What’s the best way for me to process my payroll? How can I track my money and cash flow? How do I prepare for my business taxes? What do my financial statements really mean? How can I bring my business to the next level? How can I grow my business? What is the best way to create my business strategy? Should I start a si ...
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271: Ready To Get To The Next Level Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed
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When you have a business, you need to make sure that you have a clear direction, you are reaching your potential, you are focused on what is important, you are accountable, confident, and you have a winning mindset. If you are like most business owners, you want to fast-track your success and growth while avoiding mistakes. You want to reach for th…
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🦉 Send us a text message! But please include your email or a way to get in touch with you. This feature is not two way! It’s a new year and you’re ready to get on top of your small business taxes. Our resident Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, is here with a handy checklist of super important items that you need to know about (and follow up on) t…
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270: Balancing Your Emotions Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed
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When you look at all the emotions or feelings that a person can have, it is amazing. You might be thinking there’s being happy or sad, but there are so many more that you may be feeling, and maybe you just haven’t been able to put a name to them. When you can dive a little deeper and look at all the emotions available to you, it can be interesting …
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269: Entrepreneur Tips For Business And Side Hustles Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
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Making the switch from an employee to an entrepreneur requires many changes, not only with your new responsibilities but your mindset as well. You’ll have lots of new thoughts and fears, but overall, employees who want to be entrepreneurs seek the advantages of providing products and services they are passionate about while reaping the benefits of …
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268: Is Being Nervous Holding You Back Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed
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It's pretty normal to feel nervous when you are trying something new. These feelings often pop up when you put yourself in a situation where you don’t necessarily know what the outcome will be or how others will react. But what happens when you allow being nervous to hold you back from the things you really want to do? You know I always say you hav…
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267: Another Way To Look At Sales In January Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, VA, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed
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With the start of the new year, do you feel discouraged when you look at your sales figures for the year? I understand how easily this can happen when you consistently think you are starting the year out with zero sales and you have a huge mountain to climb to get your sales to where you want them to be. In today’s podcast episode, I’m letting you …
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266: Self Worth And Opinions About Yourself Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, VA, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed
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How have you been valuing your self-worth? How do you see yourself? Do you even really know what it means to have self-worth? It really boils down to how you perceive your own value. It’s like your internal compass. Are you ready to see how you can be good enough and worthy of love? Let’s dive in… I’m inviting you to sign up for the free private po…
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265: Starting The New Year Focused On Success Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Or Business Owner
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Choosing your word of the year…many people do this for themselves personally, and it works. It keeps them focused throughout the year, but choosing a word of the year for your business…does that even make sense? Oh ya, it is important. In today’s podcast episode, I’m going to walk you through how you can choose your business's word of the year and …
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264: Drama When Setting Goals Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed
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Do you ever find yourself experiencing drama? It could be within your family or friends, or possibly you see it in how kids are behaving, but have you ever caught yourself in a dramatic situation? Do you ever find yourself thinking thoughts that create an unnecessary situation for yourself? If you’re like most people, your answer will be yes, and i…
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263: A Side Hustle For Working Past Retirement Age Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
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When you think about a side hustle, do you think about young entrepreneurs with lots of energy who are able to work eight hours at a day job and another eight hours on their side hustle? While this may be true, more side hustles are created by entrepreneurs between the ages of 45 and 65. Does this surprise you? More and more people entering their r…
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🦉 Send us a text message! But please include your email or a way to get in touch with you. This feature is not two way! We can’t wrap up the year without a playful holiday episode, can we? That’s why our resident Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, is here to share his bookkeeping take on The Twelve Days of Christmas. He outlines key bookkeeping ta…
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262: What Other People Think About You Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed
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How much time do you spend thinking about what other people are thinking, specifically what you think they are thinking about you? How often are you doing something just because of what you think the other person is thinking about you? You might be concerned about what your parents are thinking about you, or your partner, or your children, or your …
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261: Year End QuickBooks And Tax Strategies Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Or Business Owner
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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 f…
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260: The Gift Of Being Yourself Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner Or Self-Employed
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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… Learn about the Under Pre…
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🦉 Send us a text message! But please include your email or a way to get in touch with you. This feature is not two way! After you find a suitable bookkeeper for your business, it can be easy to assume that your job is done. Now it’s their turn to do the books and you can do anything else in the business, right? But our beloved Bookkeeping Mensch, P…
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259: Believing In Yourself And Your Business Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, VA, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed
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There is a lot of talk about belief this time of the year, but I feel like belief is such a vital part of having a side hustle or being a solopreneur. You’ve heard me say dream big, follow your heart, and love what you do before, and we are going to talk about how belief is such an essential aspect of not only dreaming big but also reaching your go…
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258: Is Intuition Driving Your Decisions Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner Or Self-Employed
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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 m…
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257: Are You Aiming Too Low With Your Goals Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, VA, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed
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The great danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark. I love this quote from Michelangelo. It really puts into perspective how important it is to not only set goals but to make sure that you are setting goals that make you reach a little further than you’d nor…
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256: Gain A New Outlook From Your Past Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed
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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 exis…
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255: Get The Help You Need To Succeed Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed
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Everyone is looking for the secret to success in their life, business, or both. If you want to be successful, you’re more than likely working towards each of your desired outcomes or goals. You’re looking to find the motivation or simply what you need to do to continue to move forward in the direction to reach your ultimate work-life balance. In th…
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🦉 Send us a text message! But please include your email or a way to get in touch with you. This feature is not two way! What do $12,000, lending company money and 3 LLC's have to do with one another? These are the examples that our resident Bookkeeping Mensch shares with us to demonstrate that communicating with your Bookkeeper all year is essentia…
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254: How Do You Deal With Regret Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed
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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…
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253: Strengthening Your Business Foundation Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, VA, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed
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To have a successful and profitable business, you’ll need to make sure your journey includes having a solid foundation for your business. This foundation is much more than just having an amazing idea for your business; it’s broken down into sections that are important to make sure you are mastering each of them so that you don’t have one area of yo…
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252: Being Proud Of Yourself Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed
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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 po…
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🦉 Send us a text message! But please include your email or a way to get in touch with you. This feature is not two way! As Americans process recent political events, our level-headed resident Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, offers thoughtful reflections on how upcoming leadership changes may impact small businesses. He provides a big-picture vi…
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251: Simple Steps To Create A Business Plan Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, VA, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed
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When you have a business, you most likely have a vision for your business. If you are like many business owners, you think about your business the majority of your time. You think about the products and services you offer or want to offer, you think about your ideal client, you think about how much money you want to make, and you think about how yo…
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250: Clarifying What You Want In Life Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed
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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 t…
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249: Are Your Business Finances Out Of Control Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed
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Whether or not you feel you have control of your business finances, you want to make sure you are doing everything you can so that you can end this year in control. These next few weeks will fly by so quickly, and before you know it, you’ll need to gather all your financial information to prepare your tax return. In today’s podcast episode, I’m tal…
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248: Prioritizing What Matters Most Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed
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How often do you find yourself short on time? Our lives are busy, and when we find ourselves with more things to do and not enough time to get it all done, it forces us to prioritize what matters most to us. Wouldn’t it be great if you had the time to do everything you wanted to do? One of the things I work with my clients on is making sure they ar…
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247: Increasing Your Side Hustle Profits Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner Or Self-Employed
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When you start your business or side hustle, your goal is more than likely to become successful. But what makes your business a success? Do you think that bringing in considerable amounts of sales or revenues determines your business’s success? Is it the number of clients or customers you have? It’s easy to listen to other business owners talk abou…
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246: Does Success Make You Happy Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed
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We are often led to believe that happiness comes from achieving success. We think that when we get something we think is successful in our life, then we’ll start being happy. Success and happiness are actually two totally separate mindsets. Think about it. There are so many people in this world who are successful, and yet they are so unhappy. The r…
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🦉 Send us a text message! But please include your email or a way to get in touch with you. This feature is not two way! Why did the bookkeeper break up with the partnership? Too many outstanding issues and not enough balance! But don't worry, our very balanced Bookkeeper Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, is here to share how to avoid such issues. He talks ab…
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245: How To Get Your Side Hustle Started Whether You Are Starting A Business, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed
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Starting a side hustle can be overwhelming unless you take the right steps, make sure you are covering all the necessary requirements, and understand what the demand is going to be on not only yourself but your lifestyle as well. There are many points to consider, and the more that you can review these before jumping into you’re your side hustle, t…
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244: Learning How To Fail Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed
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So often in our lives, we set goals and strive for success. We want to win at everything we do, but there will be times when things don’t go as originally planned, and we fail. It’s okay to fail, and there are people who will tell you that you need to fail many times before you succeed, so why are so many of us afraid to fail? Why do we put things …
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243: Make Money With These Side Hustles Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed
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A side hustle or side gig simply means you are taking on additional work outside of your regular job. Having a side hustle can be a great way to earn some extra income, and how much income you make in your side hustle depends on what you put into your side hustle. In today’s podcast episode, I’m covering some of the top side hustles you can jump in…
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242: Managing Negative Emotions Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner Or Self-Employed
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How often do you find yourself feeling a negative emotion? What do you find that you do whenever you have these negative feelings? Do you find yourself negotiating with yourself when you feel a negative emotion? Do you do something to resist your negative feelings that don’t ultimately get you what you want in your life? You can manage these negati…
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🦉 Send us a text message! But please include your email or a way to get in touch with you. This feature is not two way! Have you thought about how the event that we dare not be reminded of from 2020 reshaped the way businesses manage their finances? Our resident Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum does. In this episode he’s sharing how accountants h…
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241: Should You Start A Side Hustle Whether You Are Starting A Business, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed
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People start side hustles for many reasons, but one of the top reasons is so they can make additional money. With the cost of living rising, many people are looking for additional ways to make ends meet since the income they are getting from their job isn’t meeting all of their needs. On average, one in three people has a side hustle. In today’s po…
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240: Controlling How You Can Feel Better Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner Or Self-Employed
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When I ask my clients what they want to improve in their lives, I often hear that they want to be happier or feel better. There may be other things they say, but all in all, almost everything leads to them wanting to live a happier life. Take a second and ask yourself what you’d like to see improved in your life. Does it ultimately make you feel ha…
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239: Should You Outsource Your Bookkeeping Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Self-Employed
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There’s nothing wrong with wanting to do everything in your business. When you finish each project, you love that feeling of accomplishment. But when you start to fall behind or know you are not doing something as well as you should, you may start wondering if it is something you should continue doing. This is true when you are doing your own bookk…
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238: Creating Certainty In An Uncertain Situation Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant Business Owner
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Have you ever had a situation when you felt uncertain about how it was going to go? Maybe you are in a situation similar to this right now. Whenever there is a circumstance in our lives that we think is causing us to feel uncertain, it is possible to bring a sense of certainty to the situation, even if you are currently feeling uncertain about it. …
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237: Asking For Bookkeeping Help Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed
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Most 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.…
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236: Why You Do Not Take Action Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner Or Self-Employed
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Are there things you’d like to accomplish in your life, but you find you are just not taking the action you need to achieve these goals? I understand how frustrating this can be. I hear my clients tell me all the time that they wish they could just follow through with the actions they need to take. They know what they need to do to accomplish what …
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