Accounting Q&A: Your Monthly Bookkeeping Process Made Simple

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Many of us are entering the new year with a similar goal — to build community and connect more with others. To kick off season five, Priya Parker shares ideas on how to be the host with the most. An expert on building connection, Priya is the author of “The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters.” Whether it's a book club, wedding, birthday or niche-and-obscurely themed party, Priya and Chris talk about how to create meaningful and fun experiences for all of your guests — including yourself. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts . For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey here ! Learn more about TED Next at ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

25 weeks ago 19:16

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Welcome back to another Accounting Q&A episode of Small Business School, in this episode, we’re diving into the ins and outs of monthly bookkeeping!
Whether you’re managing your own finances or considering outsourcing, this episode is packed with tips to help you streamline your bookkeeping process and keep your finances in check. Let’s make sure your financial foundation is rock solid!
Topics Covered:

Why monthly bookkeeping is non-negotiable. Building good financial decisions starts with consistent and accurate bookkeeping.
Choosing your tools. From spreadsheets to QuickBooks, we discuss the pros, cons, and costs of various bookkeeping options.
Three key steps to great bookkeeping: Categorize transactions, reconcile accounts, and review your work for accuracy and insights.
Keeping personal and business finances separate, catching missed expenses, and asking the CFO-level questions about your spending.

Mastering monthly bookkeeping boils down to categorizing transactions, reconciling accounts, and reviewing your work to make informed financial decisions!
Reach out if you have questions!

Staci's Links:
Instagram. Website.
The School for Small Business Podcast is a proud member of the Female Alliance Media.
To learn more about Female Alliance Media and how they are elevating female voices or how they can support your show, visit femalealliancemedia.ca.
Head over to my website https://www.stacimillard.com/ to grab your FREE copy of my Profit Playbook and receive 30 innovative ways you can add more profit to your business AND the first step towards implementing these ideas in your business!

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Accounting Q&A: Your Monthly Bookkeeping Process Made Simple

The Small Business School Podcast

published 25 weeks ago

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Why monthly bookkeeping is non-negotiable. Building good financial decisions starts with consistent and accurate bookkeeping.
Choosing your tools. From spreadsheets to QuickBooks, we discuss the pros, cons, and costs of various bookkeeping options.
Three key steps to great bookkeeping: Categorize transactions, reconcile accounts, and review your work for accuracy and insights.
Keeping personal and business finances separate, catching missed expenses, and asking the CFO-level questions about your spending.

Mastering monthly bookkeeping boils down to categorizing transactions, reconciling accounts, and reviewing your work to make informed financial decisions!
Reach out if you have questions!

311 episodes

#MBA #Entrepreneur #Business #Marketing #Staci Millard #Entrepreneurship #Online #Brick And Mortar #Support #Succession

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6 weeks ago13:29

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Welcome back to Small Business School! In this episode of business builders, I’m diving into something that every business owner needs to check in on from time to time—whether your current clients still align with the business you're trying to build. It’s normal for your vision, capacity, and values to evolve as your business grows. So let’s talk about how to make sure your messaging, offers, and boundaries are working for you—and not attracting clients that drain your energy. It's time to reconnect with the people you actually love serving. Key topics covered: How to know when your current clients or customers are no longer the right fit Why evolving as a business means your ideal client might change too A four-step process to realign your business with the clients you want to serve How to update your messaging and offers without pushing the wrong people away harshly Challenge List your top 3 favorite clients or customers. Write down what they have in common—what made working with them enjoyable, energizing, or aligned? Audit your current marketing. Look at your website, social media, or email copy and ask: ➤ Is it speaking directly to the type of client you want more of? ➤ Are you unintentionally attracting the wrong people? Make one change this week. Choose one small but intentional change in your messaging or offer that better aligns with your ideal client going forward. Mentioned in this episode: If you are running a business in Canada and you need help with all the things accounting related, but more importantly understanding the numbers I invite you to check out https://thriveaccounting.co/ Staci's Links: Instagram . Website . The School for Small Business Podcast is a proud member of the Female Alliance Media. To learn more about Female Alliance Media and how they are elevating female voices or how they can support your show, visit femalealliancemedia.ca . Head over to my website https://www.stacimillard.com/ to grab your FREE copy of my Profit Playbook and receive 30 innovative ways you can add more profit to your business AND the first step towards implementing these ideas in your business!…

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Finding Your Voice: Building Simple, Authentic Messaging with Helen Thacker 30:33

7 weeks ago30:33

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In this episode of Small Business School , I’m welcoming back my friend and messaging expert, Helen Thacker! We’re chatting all about what’s really been happening behind the scenes in both of our businesses over the past two years — and digging deep into why messaging is way more than just finding the "perfect words." Helen shares how powerful it can be when you stop chasing trends and numbers online, and start showing up with audacious authenticity. Key topics covered: Why fear of “being too much” is keeping you from truly connecting in your messaging How to simplify your messaging by focusing on connection, certainty, and authority Why messaging isn’t just about you — it’s the bridge between you and the people you serve The power of refining your messaging as you grow (and why it’s a skill you’ll keep building) What’s on the other side of finally showing up confidently as yourself in your business If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to “say the right thing,” this one’s for you. Helen invites you to check out the exclusive Messaging Vault where you’ll learn exactly what to say to magnetise premium clients and convert them faster, all happening weekly inside a private Telegram channel - and it’s completely FREE! https://www.helenthacker.com/the-messaging-vault M entioned in this episode: Find your entrepreneurial soulmates. Join the exclusive community of Canadian women entrepreneurs. Imagine finding your Work Wives™ who share the same bold, ambitious, entrepreneurial goals. https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__workwives.co&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=NgHx3ikc5TkuG2GbHk3F2xqAsEGb-mzfBI-Gys9vwYw&m=88CFq1oXxvHuveOHhLqQahTlm82SwWEfbi-P5aAdEDNKAzlUZcOm7G4LsPuYfzzq&s=ZGabyIGi8QeCQWYPVZP87NbEpvjTAj7omZneLouM2BQ&e= Connect with Helen: Website: https://www.helenthackercoaching.com/ Instagram: @helenthacker Staci's Links: Instagram . Website . The School for Small Business Podcast is a proud member of the Female Alliance Media. To learn more about Female Alliance Media and how they are elevating female voices or how they can support your show, visit femalealliancemedia.ca . Head over to my website https://www.stacimillard.com/ to grab your FREE copy of my Profit Playbook and receive 30 innovative ways you can add more profit to your business AND the first step towards implementing these ideas in your business!…

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Business Builders (Pt.16) Is Your Client Journey Costing You Growth? Let’s Fix That. 16:57

7 weeks ago16:57