These are the fundamental building blocks of any business, whether it's online, brick-and-mortar, service-based, or product-based. It's your job to create systems and structure that allow your business to thrive, you are the nurturer and sustainer!

You need to decide whether you'll operate as a sole proprietor or not, if you opt not to, you'll need a business entity. Then you need a payment processor so you can make the big bucks! From there, it's all about data and planning with your money. You need a bookkeeping system to get data and you need a tax strategy to know what to turn that data into decisions. I also recommend having a 'money date' with you and your business on a regular basis!

What you'll hear in this episode:

[1:30] A bit of encouragement before we begin. Even if you don't think your business is serious or you're just making money on the side, you're still in business!

[2:30] First building block: You need a business entity or the decision to operate as a sole proprietor.

[4:00] Second building block: You need a payment processor, a way for customers to pay you!

[7:30] Third building block: You need a bookkeeping system. This data is the backbone of your business, it drives decisions

[10:20] Fourth building block: You need a tax strategy and tax planning

[12:20] Fifth building block: A Money Routine

[14:30] Bonus tip: hiring a pro to work with on your business finances

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