EP25: Don't Ignore Taxes!

07/24/24 • 37 min

From Chaos to Clarity: Unlocking Your Business Potential

Summary
In this episode, Sonja Jones discusses where entrepreneurs' money is going and offers solutions to common financial challenges. She highlights three main areas where money may be disappearing: unnecessary expenses, taxes, and multiple entities. Sonja emphasizes the importance of tracking spending, reviewing subscriptions, and minimizing merchant fees. She also addresses the ignorance and fear tax, urging entrepreneurs to file taxes on time and seek professional help when needed. Sonja introduces GIP Academy, an upcoming online membership community that provides affordable financial assistance and resources for entrepreneurs.
Takeaways

Track your spending and review subscriptions to minimize unnecessary expenses.
File taxes on time and seek professional help to avoid penalties and fees.
Be aware of merchant fees and choose payment platforms wisely.
Consider joining GIP Academy for affordable financial assistance and resources.

Chapters
02:26 - Understanding Your Business Expenses
03:21 - The Profit and Loss Statement
05:59 - Differentiating Between Profit and Cash Flow
08:51 - Minimizing Unnecessary Expenses
11:45 - Minimizing Merchant Fees
14:32 - The Ignorance and Fear Tax
16:23 - Navigating Taxes
19:38 - Understanding Franchise and Excise Tax
24:10 - Multiple Entities: Seeking Professional Help
29:17 - Introducing GIP Academy
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Track your spending and review subscriptions to minimize unnecessary expenses.
File taxes on time and seek professional help to avoid penalties and fees.
Be aware of merchant fees and choose payment platforms wisely.
Consider joining GIP Academy for affordable financial assistance and resources.

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EP24: Applying for and Receiving Grants

Summary
Dr. Nadine Duncan, owner and CEO of the Traveling Black Women Network, discusses her journey and the growth of her business. She started with a travel guide and expanded to include a Facebook group, Instagram page, vlog, blog, and podcast. Dr. Nadine shares her experience with the Her Pro Bono program, where she received technical assistance and support. She also applied for and received a grant by effectively communicating her business plan and budget. The podcast highlights the importance of understanding and managing finances in order to successfully grow a business. In this conversation, Sonja Jones and Dr. Nadine discuss the importance of knowing your numbers as an entrepreneur. They highlight the significance of understanding your financials when applying for grants and pitching your business. Dr. Nadine shares her personal takeaways from the grant application process, including the need to balance qualitative and quantitative information. They also emphasize the importance of community and networking in the entrepreneurial journey. The conversation concludes with the key takeaway that knowing your numbers is essential for asking for more money and ensuring the sustainability of your business.
Takeaways
- Starting with a clear vision and passion for your business can lead to its growth and expansion.
- Participating in programs like the Her Pro Bono program can provide valuable technical assistance and support for business owners.
- Effectively communicating your business plan and budget is crucial when applying for grants.
- Understanding and managing finances is essential for the success and growth of a business. Knowing your numbers is crucial when applying for grants and pitching your business.
- Balancing qualitative and quantitative information is important in grant applications.
- Building a strong community and networking with other entrepreneurs is essential.
- Knowing your numbers allows you to ask for more money and ensures the sustainability of your business.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Background of the Traveling Black Women Network
03:10 - The Her Pro Bono Program and its Impact
08:49 - Applying for and Receiving Grants
14:08 - The Importance of Financial Management in Business Growth
23:26 - Balancing Qualitative and Quantitative Information in Grant Applications
26:01 - The Power of Community and Networking
29:32 - Asking for More Money and Ensuring Business Sustainability
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EP26: How to Hire Your Bookkeeper with Katherine Bell-Anthony

Summary:

In this episode, Sonja Jones interviews Catherine Anthony, the owner of Access Med Staffing Solutions Healthcare, about her experience finding a bookkeeper for her business. They discuss the importance of hiring a bookkeeper who can reconcile banking accounts, provide financial reports, and guide the business owner in areas they may not understand. They also talk about the benefits of outsourcing bookkeeping, such as freeing up time for other tasks and helping with budgeting and cash flow planning. The conversation highlights the need for entrepreneurs to invest in themselves and their businesses through continuous learning and seeking mentorship.
Takeaways:

When hiring a bookkeeper, it's important to look for someone who can reconcile banking accounts, provide financial reports, and guide the business owner in areas they may not understand.
Outsourcing bookkeeping can save time for other tasks and help with budgeting and cash flow planning.
Entrepreneurs should invest in themselves through continuous learning and seeking mentorship.
Knowing your numbers is crucial for the sustainability of your business.
Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction and the Importance of Hiring a Bookkeeper
09:01 - Delegating Bookkeeping as Your Business Grows
19:24 - What to Look for in a Bookkeeper
25:21 - The Benefits of Outsourcing Bookkeeping
30:15 - Investing in Yourself as an Entrepreneur
44:22 - The Importance of Knowing Your Numbers
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bookkeeper, hiring, outsourcing, financial reports, budgeting, cash flow, entrepreneurship, investing