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This is a central-Florida based podcast targeting business owners and those looking for best practices and advice from one of the areas most trusted Certified Public Accountants, Carol Felsing. Carol shares her knowledge on topics ranging from tax preparation to estate planning. The advice she gives applies to both businesses and individuals looking to improve their financial life.
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After years of success, it is time to sell your small business. In this episode, Dena Jalbert, founder and CEO of Align Business Advisory Services, shares with Carol the steps that should be taken prior to putting a business up for sale, factors that should be considered in developing an exit strategy, determining how much a business is worth, as w…
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Episode 111 - Small Business Banking and Why You Need a Personal Banker
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As a small business it is important to have a good relationship with your personal banker. In this episode Carol speaks with Jeff Broomell, a personal banker with many years of experience working with small businesses and helping them achieve success. Jeff will discuss some first steps a new business owner should do with respect to their banking ne…
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Episode 110 - Selecting the Best Accounting Software for your Small Business
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In our last podcast we heard about the questions one should ask themselves before starting a new business and tips for achieving success. On today’s episode Carol Felsing continues her conversation with Debra Backer, a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor, on the small business accounting software available. Deb discusses the pros and cons of the three …
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Episode 109 - What's Involved in Starting a Small Business
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Have you always wanted to start a small business, but you don’t know where to start or whether you have what it takes? In today’s episode Carol Felsing speaks with Debra Backer, a small business accounting expert, who will share some key questions that you should be asking before going into business for yourself…such as “why do I want to start a bu…
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Episode 108 - Litigation surrounding Trusts and Trustees Part 2
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In our first three podcast we heard about the importance of estate planning and what you need to do to prepare for your passing and possible incapacity so that your assets pass as you wished and without conflict. However, despite all your efforts to have these documents in place, legal issues can and do still come up, requiring the services of a tr…
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Episode 107 - Litigation surrounding Trusts and Trustees Part 1
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In our first three podcast we heard about the importance of estate planning and what you need to do to prepare for your passing and possible incapacity so that your assets pass as you wished and without conflict. However, despite all your efforts to have these documents in place, legal issues can and do still come up, requiring the services of a tr…
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Anita Barber, Part 2. Podcast Carol and Anita “What to Consider When Drafting an Estate Plan” In this episode Carol speaks with estate planning attorney, Anita Barber, who will discuss in detail the various documents that make up an estate plan from the various types of trusts and the fundamental components of a trust document to the selection of a…
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Anita Barber, Part 1. Podcast Carol and Anita “What to Consider When Drafting an Estate Plan” In this episode Carol speaks with estate planning attorney, Anita Barber, who will discuss in detail the various documents that make up an estate plan from the various types of trusts and the fundamental components of a trust document to the selection of a…
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Episode 104 - Estate Planning—What’s Involved and Why Do I Need It?
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Estate planning is more than simply writing a will. There are other factors to consider. Do you have children from your first marriage? Are you in a second marriage with stepchildren? Do you want to make sure your children inherit your assets when you die and not the spouse of your widow/widower? What happens to your assets if you die without a wil…
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Selecting a qualified CPA is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a business owner. Choose well and you'll benefit on many levels. If you pick the wrong one and you might be headed directly into a seriously bad situation. But if you've never hired a CPA before, how do you know what you're looking for? In this episode, Carol breaks dow…
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Episode 102 - Getting Yourself Ready for Tax Season
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Figuring out the best way to prepare to file your personal taxes can be tricky. Did you buy a home last year? Refinance? Start a business? Get married? Have a child? All those things can drastically affect the amount of taxes you owe. Luckily, Carol is here to help you navigate these tricky financial waters! In this episode, Carol and Debra talk al…
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Episode 101 - How to prepare your business for tax season
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In this episode, Carol Felsing shares best practices for businesses getting ready to file their taxes. With IRS deadlines approaching soon, there are some new laws (including changes to some deductions) that may have a big impact on the amount you owe. Do you know what they are? Carol will walk you through some of the major ones to know about and w…
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