Build to Enough

Welcome to the new version of the Fish Food Podcast, now on audio and video, making it even easier for you to get the accounting and tax advice you need!

While we are here to talk making money, keeping as much of it as you possibly can, and tracking it appropriately for taxes, in this episode, host Keila Hill-Trawick answers some common questions about herself and Little Fish Accounting.

From why Keila decided to leave corporate to who can benefit from her services, lean in and learn why Little Fish Accounting and the Fish Food Podcast are your new true partners in finance.

KEY POINTS:

- The inspiration behind Little Fish Accounting

- What makes Little Fish Accounting stand out?

- How does Little Fish Accounting help entrepreneurs?

- Why is Keila Hill-Trawick so passionate about her work?

- The biggest myths about financial experts

QUOTABLES:

“One of the reasons that I knew I could be good at it is because I care. And I know that kind of sounds cliche, but I realized that a lot of people that were in what are essentially ‘done for you’ service industries are so focused on the task that they're not thinking about the experience.”

RESOURCES

Like what you’re hearing? Check out Little Fish Accounting at www.littlefishaccounting.com or on Instagram.

Connect with Keila!
LinkedIn
www.krht.co

The Fish Food Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Little Fish Accounting presents Build To Enough. The pursuit of endless growth and scaling can leave entrepreneurs feeling burned out and unfulfilled. This podcast explores how to build sustainable, purpose-driven businesses that align with your lifestyle and values, rather than defined by rapid expansion alone. On this show, we’ll reframe definitions of success, provide strategies for structuring companies around desired lifestyles, and share stories of entrepreneurs finding deeper fulfillment by focusing on “enough.” Join Keila Hill-Trawick as she discusses moving off the hamster wheel and building businesses with balance and meaning.
 

RESOURCES

Like what you’re hearing? Check out Little Fish Accounting at www.littlefishaccounting.com or on Instagram.

Connect with Keila!
LinkedIn
www.krht.co

The Fish Food Podcast is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Wondering what it’s like to work with a tax professional? In this episode, I continue last week's conversation about how to prepare for a stress-free tax season and invite Kenya Todd, our account manager, to lay out what it's like to work with Little Fish. 

Not only do we lay out what our year-round service, Tax Prep Suite, entails, but we also interview one of our clients, Nix Avant-Brown, about her experience with this service. In the interview, Nix tells us how using Tax Prep Suite helped her go from feeling beat down and completely financially disorganized to being motivated about taking control of her business finances by asking for help. 

Before wrapping up the episode with details on how you can sign up for Tax Prep Suite, I also answer a couple more specific tax questions.

If you haven't already, check out part one of this conversation for everything you need to prepare for end-of-the-year taxes.

Looking for tips, insights, and support with all your accounting needs? Then head over to  Fish Food Resource Library! If you're ready to outsource your Accounting and/or Tax prep needs, visit www.littlefishaccounting.com.

Find us online:

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

Connect with Keila:
LinkedIn
www.krht.co

Merry-almost taxes! This week I have a special episode where I'm sharing actionable steps to help you prepare for a stress-free tax season. I'm answering frequently asked questions about quarterly estimates, best practices when working with a tax professional, and what expenses you should deduct annually.

In this episode, I'm sharing an overview of how taxes work and why the IRS prefers that you make an educated guess and 'pay on the go.' I'm also breaking down the different types of taxes that you need to be aware of, why staying on top of your bookkeeping will help avoid financial surprises at the end of the year, and what happens if you don't pay your quarterly taxes.

Do you know the first two rules of deductible expenses? Worry not; I'm sharing what the IRS expects and why we should all be thoughtful of year-end spending versus deducting expenses just for the sake of it. Finally, I share a crucial tip for staying organized (hint: it's bookkeeping) and why honesty and transparency is vital when working with your tax preparer, especially if you want to minimize the amount of taxes you need to pay at the end of the year.

Are you interested in working with Little Fish? Curious about our year-round service, the tax-prep suite? You'll want to tune in next week for part two of this conversation, where we chat with our account manager and spotlight a client success story.

Looking for tips, insights, and support with all your accounting needs? Then head over to the Little Fish Resource Library! 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

I’m so excited to bring you a  client spotlight episode. Ona Oghogho is the founder of Adode Media, a full-service podcast production, content, and storytelling studio for entrepreneurs and small businesses. To call Ona a “creative powerhouse” is an understatement. In addition to Adode Media, she’s also the founder of Blk Pod Creative – a global digital community for Black audio creatives, and Blk Pod Festival – an annual podcast conference where Black audio creatives come together to learn and network.

She joins us today to share how she became an expert in the podcasting industry and why she ultimately decided to expand her business to encompass a full spectrum of marketing and storytelling services. She also shares her expert advice for podcasters, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced podcaster.

This is an incredibly impactful and powerful episode if you’re interested in propelling your business forward through podcasting, or for anyone who might be interested in entering the podcasting arena. 

Looking for tips, insights, and support with all your accounting needs? Then head over to the Little Fish Resource Library! 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

It seems like everyone in the business and entrepreneurship world is always moving on to new goals, and aiming for new heights.  

However, I’ve always known that there was going to be a cap to Little Fish’s growth because there are sacrifices I’m not willing to make for the sake of my team and the lives that I want us to be able to lead. And that’s okay.

In today’s episode, I’m talking about what it means to intentionally reject never-ending growth and how you can do so with care and intention. I talk about optimizing the way we, as a team work, in order to meet our revenue expectations without burning out and how you can too.

Then, I talk about the important role numbers play in determining your team size and how much effort you’ll be putting into reaching your goals. Finally, I talk about getting honest with yourself about your goals and the life you want to live, and how change is always in the air if you want it.  

This is an important conversation that isn’t discussed much in the entrepreneurial space, so tune in and join us for this discussion.

Looking for tips, insights, and support with all your accounting needs? Then head over to the Little Fish Resource Library! 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

When I first started Little Fish, I had one mission – to make accounting information accessible and digestible for small business owners who are often left out of the conversation. I didn’t have my branding figured out, I didn’t have a clear target audience in mind, and I didn’t even have a business plan or a real goal until this year. 

So this episode is for my listeners who have dreamed about starting a business of their own, but are remaining on the fence because they don’t know where or how to begin. In this episode, I share why you don’t need to have everything figured out before starting your business. 

Then, I walk you through the things you should prioritize as you continue to build your business. This episode is your permission to simply just start and go after the business you can’t stop thinking about. Tune in, take notes, and know that you’re not alone on this crazy, exciting journey of entrepreneurship.

Looking for tips, insights, and support with all your accounting needs? Then head over to the Little Fish Resource Library! 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

Confession: I don’t like tracking my time. It’s hard for me to clock in and clock out when I’m wrapped up in my day-to-day tasks. 

But in this episode, I’m making the case for tracking your time. Today, I share 3 reasons why you should track your time and the benefits you and your business will gain from doing so. Tracking your time reveals the gaps and needs in your business so that you can develop a more strategic plan of action. From reflecting on what you and your team have been able to focus on to developing realistic and accurate estimates, this episode is a must if you don’t have a good grasp on the amount of time you’re spending on your business.

Looking for tips, insights, and support with all your accounting needs? Then head over to the Little Fish Resource Library! 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

I'm so excited to introduce you to none other than Simone Little. Simone Little is an operations architect (also known as a chief operating officer) who helps small, women-owned businesses run their business efficiently and productively without burning out. She joins the show today to chat with us about the importance of having systems. More specifically, she explains how having the right systems can impact your finances for the better.

In this episode, Simone starts by distinguishing the difference between operations and operating. She also gives us a little background into her entrepreneurial journey, who she serves, and the challenges she faced in accounting and tracking taxes as a business owner herself.

Finally, Simone shares her expert advice on the operations and operating tasks you should be prioritizing, whether you’re just starting your business, in the middle of your journey, or have been established for many years. This episode is filled with actionable advice so tune in, take notes, and get ready to set up the right systems for your business.

Looking for tips, insights, and support with all your accounting needs? Then head over to the Little Fish Resource Library! 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

Did you know that 37% of small businesses outsource accounting and financial responsibilities? However, many of them report having bad experiences that make it difficult to trust a new provider. In this episode, I’m sharing what you need to look for when you’re finding the right accountant or tax professional for your business. 

I share tips to help you navigate the process, the basic services to look for when hiring an accountant, and why you need to get transparent about the deliverables you’re expecting from them. I also share why it’s so important to look for an accountant or tax professional that is interested in having a long-term relationship with you and your business, and why that will benefit you in the long run. 

Tune in to this episode and learn how to find the right person to handle the financial responsibilities of your business.

Episodes Mentioned:

• What's The Difference Between an Accountant and a Bookkeeper 
• Outsourcing Finance Functions

Looking for tips, insights, and support with all your accounting needs? Then head over to the Little Fish Resource Library! 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