Build to Enough

Your small business journey can feel like a lot of trial and error in the beginning, so in this episode, we’re breaking down four common errors that can and should be avoided at all costs from the start.

From underpaying estimated taxes and filing late, to not separating your expenses or taking advantage of deductibles — this quick episode aims to save you time, money, and the headache of having to scramble when your tax burden comes due!

Need more? Our team has put together a free resource library to save you valuable time and energy in your business! 

Ready to get started with Quickbooks? Use our referral link.

If you're ready to outsource your Accounting and/or Tax prep needs go to www.littlefishaccounting.com

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Since owning and operating a successful candy reselling enterprise in middle school, our next guest hasn’t been afraid to rewrite and reconfigure his ideal role by doing everything from heading tech startups and becoming a DJ, to pursuing an MBA and getting into creative tech spaces like in his current role, as the lead content creator a wildly successful ATL-based media company. 

In this week’s episode with Brandon Butler of Butter ATL, whom I’ve known for close to 20 years, we’re chatting about:

• Brandon’s journey from middle school to now as a multi-passionate tech creative.
• What life looks like when you have an entrepreneurial spirit and still work for someone else.
• Why he believes “It doesn’t always have to make sense if it makes you money.”
• Plus, shares the question he always asks himself and others before starting a new business venture. 

eed more? Our team has put together a free resource library to save you valuable time and energy in your business! 

Ready to get started with Quickbooks? Use our referral link.

If you're ready to outsource your Accounting and/or Tax prep needs go to www.littlefishaccounting.com

Find us online:

• Instagram:www.instagram.com/littlefishaccounting
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/littlefishacctg

Connect with Keila!
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www.krht.co

If you’re one of many Americans who have a job where payroll taxes are withheld, the W-4 may be one of the most confusing and misunderstood tax forms you may encounter. Luckily, with new tax reforms in place, the W-4 has been redesigned to give better clarity and make your yearly tax burden more accurate!

In this week’s episode, we’re breaking it all down and answering questions like:

• What the W4 actually is and how it’s used
• How often you should check it
• How, when, and where to change and/or update it (if you even have to change it at all)

Dive into this bite-sized dose of Little Fish goodness and gain clarity this tax season. After you do, tell me what you think!

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Imagine leaving Corporate America to start a business that was not only in full alignment with the organizations and causes that you most resonate with but also helped you grow and expand to help other small businesses along the way! 

If this sounds like a conscious entrepreneur’s dream, today’s guest, Maryam Pugh of Philadelphia Printworks, has been living it by creating a thriving business at the intersection of social justice, heritage, and screen printing!

In this week’s episode, we’re chatting about:

• Why your prices should reflect the value that you offer customers
• Why peace is knowing that what’s meant for you won’t pass you by
• Why you should always refer back to your mission statement & more! 

If you are a business owner at any stage, you’ll definitely want to take a listen. After you do, tell me what you think!

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www.littlefishaccounting.com
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It’s that time of year where most Americans are paying a bit more attention to their mailboxes for important tax documents as we approach tax season. If you’re a small business owner who pays works out contractors and/or freelancers, this year, it may be you doing the sending!

In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the 1099-MISC form by breaking down who you’ll need to give the form to, how you’ll know if you need to send one, penalties if you miss the January 31st deadline, and more!

W-9 Form: irs.gov/w9

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There are few things worse than having a deadline looming and being unprepared  — especially when it comes to dealing with the IRS!

This week, we’re here to quell your fears and help you get your organizational ducks in the row, with five simple ways for you to prepare BEFORE tax season. Utilize these tips and you're sure to get cool points with your tax preparer!

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Defining your business entity for tax purposes is one of the foundational steps you’ll take when starting a business, but how do you know which one is best for you?

From Sole Proprietorships and Partnerships to LLCs and S Corps, in this week’s episode, you'll discover how each entity impacts your business while exploring elements of each entity including:

• How to clearly define the different types of business entities and understand how they work.
• What tax forms and documents you’ll use once you’ve chosen your business entity.
• The advantages and benefits of the entity you ultimately choose.

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www.littlefishaccounting.com
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Don’t let social media fool you —it’s absolutely possible to do meaningful work that you actually enjoy, while working a 9-5!

Our next guest has done just that by pulling inspiration from her full-time job, to create and monetize an online community space of women who are passionate about education, storytelling, and personal and professional development.

By changing the narrative surrounding Black women and how we are defined by our work, we believe she’s opening space to cultivate a more courageous work-culture where we can all be more vulnerable. 

Dive into this episode, featuring Ashley Adams of Schoolin Life Podcast and explore:

• How entrepreneurship (as presented on social media) is one-sided and why we should stop glamorizing it.
• Why your day to day work doesn’t have to compete with your side-hustle.
• How partnering with other businesses allows you to operate in excellence and why making investments in your team and business will always pay off in the long run.

If you've ever felt like you have to make a choice between your day job and building a small business or you consider yourself multi-passionate -- this episode is for you! This is the first interview in a series of chats with small business owners at various stages, designed to give you peace of mind about your journey. After you listen, tell me what you think!

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www.littlefishaccounting.com
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Podcast rules are made to be broken, right? Fresh off my attendance at the ShePodcasts conference in Atlanta, I'm dropping in to tell you what's not coming, what I learned, and what's changing.

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We're getting ready for Season 2, but in the meantime, have you ever wondered about how Little Fish got started? Dig into this bonus episode to find out a bit about Keila's background, the accidental beginning of the business, and what we did to get here.