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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 side hustle? How can I add bookkeeping as an additional service as a Virtual Assistant? How can I start an online virtual bookkeeping business? And most importantly, how do I manage my small business finances? Welcome to Mastering Your Small Business Finances where we get straight to the point and answer all these questions and more. Each episode is designed for you to take IMMEDIATE ACTION in your business so that you, as a busy entrepreneur, can gain the CONFIDENCE and CLARITY you need to make a successful impact on your business and GROW YOUR BOTTOM LINE. Each week, host Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Business Strategist and Business Coach, breaks down topics like finances, entrepreneurship, money management, leadership, bookkeeping, tax deductions, growth, side hustle, marketing, mindset and motivation into simple JARGON-FREE episodes. One of her strengths is helping small business owners navigate and really understand these complicated topics for over 25 years. Whether you are just starting your business or have an established business, you are in the right place. If you are a bookkeeper or virtual assistant who wants to learn more about business finances to start, grow or scale your bookkeeping business, you too will benefit from this podcast. Ready to Master Your Small Business Finances? Listen in ~ your time will be well spent here! This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure. Visit www.FinancialAdventure.com for additional information and free resources.
Episodes
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
The need for bookkeepers for small businesses has really grown and the way business owners look at outsourcing their bookkeeping has changed over this last year. In today’s episode, I’ll be diving into why I feel this year is the best year to start an online virtual bookkeeping business. If you are a small business owner, you’ll find this episode helpful if you are looking to outsource your bookkeeping. There are so many reasons why I feel starting an online virtual bookkeeping business this year is in your favor. If you are either a virtual assistant looking to add bookkeeping to your current list of services, someone looking to add an additional income stream to what you are currently making, you are working a 9 to 5 and are looking for a change, or if you are just thinking this year is the year you should start your own business, listen in and find out the reasons I feel this year is the best year to take the leap and grow a successful online virtual bookkeeping business…
I am opening up a few mentorship and consulting sessions to help you start and grow your bookkeeping business. If you are interested in starting an online virtual bookkeeping business, this mentorship and consulting process will help you launch your business and get your first client. If you already have an existing bookkeeping business, these sessions will help you to move your business to the next level, and if you are a virtual assistant who wants to add bookkeeping to the list of services you currently offer, I can help you expedite the process and make sure you are taking advantage of all the best strategies to reach your goals. Go to www.FinancialAdventure.com/Discovery and we’ll set up a time that works for you.
If you are just getting started and you’re ready to set up your online virtual bookkeeping business, I created the Online Virtual Bookkeeping Business Starter Guide. You can grab this free and detailed checklist to get you on track and go over what you need to set up your online virtual bookkeeping business so that you can learn the fastest way to start making money from the very beginning at www.FinancialAdventure.com/StarterGuide
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This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit www.FinancialAdventure.com for additional information and free resources
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Are you a bookkeeper, virtual assistant, VA or small business owner who needs to close out the end of the year for your bookkeeping? Have you felt intimidated hearing about others closing the books and you wondered if you were missing out on something? Today we are going to walk you through a normal year end close of the books. If you are using a computerized software like QuickBooks it is easier than ever if you follow this step-by-step process. Are you stressing a little since you’ve never closed the books before? Not to worry…we’re here to help. Listen in and get all the details…
If you have questions about closing the books for your business, or if you’re a virtual assistant and you would like to learn more about how you could add an additional income stream to your business by offering bookkeeping as an additional service to small business owners, please feel free to contact me to set up a strategy session. You can email me at Info@FinancialAdventure.com and I will personally respond to any email messages you send.
Grab Your FREE guide: 5 Essential Strategies For Stress-Free Bookkeeping:
www.FinancialAdventure.com/5Essentials
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Show Notes: www.FinancialAdventure.com
This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit www.FinancialAdventure.com for additional information and free resources
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Happy New Year! In today’s episode, we talk about the importance of choosing a word of the year for your small business. Unlike setting a New Year’s resolution, this word will help you focus on exactly where you want your business to go. You should apply your word to EVERYTHING you do in your business. Apply it to your sales, your purchases, your marketing, your employees, your new business ideas…the list could go on and on. We are going over the 4 steps for you to successfully choose the word that will bring your small business the most success. I have a free gift to help you get started that is geared specifically toward small businesses, so listen in and let’s get started choosing your small business word of the year.
Get your New Year’s gift here:
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Limited time enrollment is now open for our Bookkeeping Basics course:
www.FinancialAdventure.com/BookkeepingBasics
Join our upcoming MASTERCLASS ~ 7 Mistakes To Avoid In Your Small Business
www.FinancialAdventure.com/Mistakes
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www.FinancialAdventure.com/5Essentials
Join Our Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/WomenBusinessOwnersUltimateDIYBookkeepingBoutique
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Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Today we are going over how the new stimulus package, PPP loan guidance and the government appropriation provisions will impact your small business. There is a lot going on in this bill – it’s actually over 5000 pages, but I am breaking it down into bite sized pieces so you know exactly what you need to do in your small business. There’s even some good news about the business meals deduction you are NOT going to want to miss. Start your 2021 year off right, and listen in to find out more about how this new bill will impact you and your small business.
Start your 2021 bookkeeping off right and register for our Bookkeeping Basics course:
www.FinancialAdventure.com/BookkeepingBasics
Join our upcoming MASTERCLASS ~ 7 Mistakes To Avoid In Your Small Business
www.FinancialAdventure.com/Mistakes
Grab Your FREE guide: 5 Essential Strategies For Stress-Free Bookkeeping:
www.FinancialAdventure.com/5Essentials
Join Our Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/WomenBusinessOwnersUltimateDIYBookkeepingBoutique
Show Notes: www.FinancialAdventure.com
This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit www.FinancialAdventure.com for additional information and free resources
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
In today’s episode, we are wishing you a happy holiday season! We know how hard you as a business owner, entrepreneur or solopreneur work on your business and you deserve a break! We wanted to give you a shout out and send a warm holiday wish to you and your business. Listen in for our holiday wish to you…
Join our upcoming MASTERCLASS ~ 7 Mistakes To Avoid In Your Small Business
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Is Doing Your Own Bookkeeping Right For You?
Check Out Our Mini Course:
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Grab Your FREE guide: 5 Essential Strategies For Stress-Free Bookkeeping:
www.FinancialAdventure.com/5Essentials
Join Our Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/WomenBusinessOwnersUltimateDIYBookkeepingBoutique
Show Notes: www.FinancialAdventure.com
This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit www.FinancialAdventure.com for additional information and free resources
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
In today’s episode, we are diving into the new 1099-NEC form. We will look into what the form is about, who you need to issue the form to, as well as thresholds, exceptions and due dates. We’ll also cover what is still needed on the 1099-MISC form and which part the 1099-NEC form is replacing. We know this form is new for year end 2020 and we want to make sure you have the information you need to file the 1099-NEC form correctly. Listen in and find out if you need to file the 1099-NEC form for your small business.
Link to IRS website for 1099-NEC:
www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1099-nec
Join our upcoming MASTERCLASS ~ 7 Mistakes To Avoid In Your Small Business
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Is Doing Your Own Bookkeeping Right For You?
Check Out Our Mini Course:
www.FinancialAdventure.com/MiniCourse
Grab Your FREE guide: 5 Essential Strategies For Stress-Free Bookkeeping:
www.FinancialAdventure.com/5Essentials
Join Our Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/WomenBusinessOwnersUltimateDIYBookkeepingBoutique
Show Notes: www.FinancialAdventure.com
This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit www.FinancialAdventure.com for additional information and free resources
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Welcome to the fourth and final episode of our four-part series where we are diving into all the questions asked when you are deciding if you should do your own bookkeeping. In this episode, we take a deep dive to find out if you have the TIME needed to do your own bookkeeping. We’ll find out if you even have an interest in doing your own bookkeeping and if you are you willing to make it a priority. You’ll learn how to figure out approximately how long it will take you to do your own bookkeeping and the best strategies for getting your bookkeeping done on a consistent basis. By the end of this episode, you will know if you actually have the TIME necessary to do your own bookkeeping.
Is Doing Your Own Bookkeeping Right For You?
Check Out Our Mini Course:
www.FinancialAdventure.com/MiniCourse
Grab Your FREE guide: 5 Essential Strategies For Stress-Free Bookkeeping:
www.FinancialAdventure.com/5Essentials
Join Our Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/WomenBusinessOwnersUltimateDIYBookkeepingBoutique
Show Notes: www.FinancialAdventure.com
This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit www.FinancialAdventure.com for additional information and free resources
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Welcome to the third episode of our four-part series where we are diving into all the questions asked when you are deciding if you should do your own bookkeeping. In this episode, we find out if you are READY to do your own bookkeeping. Have you registered your business? Do you have your bookkeeping system in place? Are you ready to have more control over your finances? Are you looking to have your transactions done in real-time? By the end of this episode, you will know if you are READY to do your own bookkeeping.
Is Doing Your Own Bookkeeping Right For You?
Check Out Our Mini Course:
www.FinancialAdventure.com/MiniCourse
Grab Your FREE guide: 5 Essential Strategies For Stress-Free Bookkeeping:
www.FinancialAdventure.com/5Essentials
Join Our Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/WomenBusinessOwnersUltimateDIYBookkeepingBoutique
Show Notes: www.FinancialAdventure.com
This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit www.FinancialAdventure.com for additional information and free resources
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Welcome to the second episode of our four-part series where we are diving into all the questions asked when you are deciding if you should do your own bookkeeping. In this episode, we talk about what you NEED to do your own bookkeeping. Do you have the right bank accounts and do you have a process set up? What will you use for a bookkeeping system? Do you have the appropriate knowledge of accounting to do your own bookkeeping? By the end of this episode, you will know what you NEED to do your own bookkeeping.
Is Doing Your Own Bookkeeping Right For You?
Check Out Our Mini Course:
www.FinancialAdventure.com/MiniCourse
Grab Your FREE guide: 5 Essential Strategies For Stress-Free Bookkeeping:
www.FinancialAdventure.com/5Essentials
Join Our Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/WomenBusinessOwnersUltimateDIYBookkeepingBoutique
Show Notes: www.FinancialAdventure.com
This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit www.FinancialAdventure.com for additional information and free resources
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Welcome to the first episode of our four-part series where we are diving into all the questions asked when you are deciding if you should do your own bookkeeping. In this episode, we talk about how you know if you are ABLE to do your own bookkeeping. Learn about what bookkeeping is, if you could save money doing your own bookkeeping, how doing your own bookkeeping puts you in control and if it makes sense financially to do your own bookkeeping. By the end of this episode, you will know if you are ABLE to do your own bookkeeping.
Is Doing Your Own Bookkeeping Right For You?
Check Out Our Mini Course:
www.FinancialAdventure.com/MiniCourse
Grab Your FREE guide: 5 Essentials For Stress-Free Bookkeeping:
www.FinancialAdventure.com/5Essentials
Join Our Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/WomenBusinessOwnersUltimateDIYBookkeepingBoutique
Show Notes: www.FinancialAdventure.com
This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit www.FinancialAdventure.com for additional information and free resources