Build to Enough

In the season finale of the Fish Food podcast, we’re wrapping things up with a recap of the last 12 episodes plus a special call-to-action for our listeners and supporters as we start creating brand new episodes for you to dive into this Fall!

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

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

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As small business owners let's keep it real — when you have unique ideas that seem crazy to the outside world, entrepreneur life can feel lonely and isolating.

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So you’ve just found out that your hobby can actually make you extra money — congrats! Now, how do you know when it transitions from being a hobby to a full-blown business?

In this week's episode we're breaking it down for you so that you can better understand: 

• The difference between hobby and business income.
• How the IRS determines if you’re running a hobby or a business.
• How deductions and expense tracking work for each income type.

Whether you’re a blogger, painter, or simply love creating handmade goods for friends and family, this episode is for you!

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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

Find us online:

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

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So you’ve heard that registering as an LLC makes your business official but what does it really mean? How does it impact your business tax-wise and what are the advantages of choosing this entity for your small business?
 
In this week’s episode, we’re pulling from the Little Fish community to dive into one of the most highly-requested topics and will break down the basics like:

• How to start an LLC in your state.
• What tax preparation looks like as an LLC.
• The advantages of an LLC over other entities.

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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

Find us online:

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

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As an entrepreneur, running a financially healthy business is the goal, so part of achieving this lies within making sure that you aren’t under-reporting income or overstating deductions and have the evidence to back it up if the IRS comes calling!

In this episode, we're making sure you're covered by diving into: 
 
 • Why you should track income and deductions as you go.
 • Why you should save all supporting documents.
 • How to keep all of your records both digitally and manually.
 • How to properly prepare estimates when records aren’t available

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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

Find us online:

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

Connect with Keila!
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When presenting your business to the world and showing up competitively in today’s market — eye-catching, high-quality imagery is a must!

IN THIS EPISODE, FEATURING TAMERA DARDEN OF DARDEN CREATIVE, WE'RE DIVING INTO:
• Why you should never put the cost of service above quality and consistency.

• Why there’s nothing wrong with doing something DYI-style until you can invest in a quality service provider.• How taking risks can do wonders for your confidence as a small business owner.

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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Books
Big Magic - Elizabeth Gilbert
You are a Badass - Jen Sincero
You are a Badass at Making Money - Jen Sincero
Big Idea Food - Marlena Banks
Purpose Driven Life - Rick Warren
Girl, Stop Apologizing - Rachel Hollis
Girl, Wash Your Face - Rachel Hollis

Photography Inspo
@WhatShe Pictures - www.instagram.com/whatshepictures/

Photography Business Mastermind
dardencreative.com/photography-business-mastermind

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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

Find us online:

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

Connect with Keila!
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The Fish Food podcast is curated each week with small businesses in mind so this time, we’re pulling from the Little Fish community to dive into one of the most highly-suggested topics — retirement!

From business newbies and solopreneurs to established businesses with teams ranging from 2-100, we’ve covered everything you need to know about account types, contribution limits, deadlines and more! Notes are highly suggested, so grab a pen and paper and dive in!

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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

Find us online:

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

Connect with Keila!
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www.krht.co

Few letters you receive in your lifetime will strike as much fear like a letter from the IRS but while most Americans first response may be to either full-on panic or pretend the letter doesn't exist --- in this week's episode, I'm breaking down why you should simply take a deep breath, put your fear aside, then go through my foolproof five-step process designed to put your mind at ease the next time an IRS letter catches you off guard!

IN THIS EPISODE, WE’RE DIVING INTO:

• Why it might not be as bad as you think, H
• How to gather the information necessary to resolve the request, and 
• How to take care of any remaining tax or penalties due after you have responded to the assessment. 

If you’ve ever received a request from the IRS based on a tax return filing and wondered what to do next, this one is for you.

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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

Find us online:

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

Connect with Keila!
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www.krht.co

April 15 has been stamped in our brains as the ultimate financial date to remember but get this: tax prep shouldn't start the month, the day, or even the night before, you should be getting prepared year around!

If tax season seems to sneak up on you and even thinking about the tax process leaves you frustrated, confused, or having daydreams about fleeing the country -- you'll want to dive into this week's episode where I break down some simple steps you can take throughout the year to make your next tax date considerably less stressful!

IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE, WE'RE DIVING INTO:

• What financial terms like estimated taxes, tax deductions, and penalties really are and what they mean for you throughout the year.
• What percentage of your profit you should be saving for federal and state taxes.
• The three things to stay on top of year around to ensure a seamless tax season & so much more!

Brought to you by @switchandboard

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

Find us online:

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

Connect with Keila!
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IN THIS EPISODE, FEATURING MICHELLE BURGESS OF BURGESS LAW LLC, WE’RE DIVING INTO:

• The areas you should focus on legal-wise as a creative,
• The pros and cons of using online contract builders.
• Why you should absolutely have second eyes when filing a trademark and so much more!

IF YOU’RE A CREATIVE OR SMALL BUSINESS OWNER, YOU’LL DEFINITELY WANT TO TAKE A LISTEN. AFTER YOU DO, TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK!

You can contact Michelle at:
www.burgesslawpllc.com
Instagram: @lawyerforcreatives

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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

Find us online:

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

Connect with Keila!
LinkedIn
www.krht.co