Get Comfy with Numbers | Making Bookkeeping & QuickBooks Easy for Female Entrepreneurs, Bookkeeping for Small Business

Hey Friends!

In this episode, we are talking about paying yourself as a business owner!

Do you pay yourself from your business yet? Have you ever felt frustrated by the amount you are paying yourself? Is it consistent or sporadic?

This episode will reveal that this can actually be a symptom of another problem - your sales goals! We talk through a few simple steps to creating effective, strategic goals that will help you make smarter decisions as an entrepreneur.

In this episode, I'll help you get started, but my mini course will walk you step by step through everything you need to know in much greater detail! Learn more about the mini course here:

https://erikamillard.com/budget

Learn more about how to help you get caught up & maintain your bookkeeping here:

https://erikamillard.com

Also, don't forget to download my FREE Bookkeeping Checklist:

https://erikamillard.com/bookkeeping-checklist

Happy Bookkeeping!

Hey Friends!

In this episode, we are diving into budgeting for business. Now before you tune me out, a budget can be a really helpful tool when you have all of the pieces working together!

We talk about the 101 of business budgeting & why you need a budget to make smart decisions. We discuss how a budget can help you navigate what to spend money on next in your business, as well as setting realistic financial goals.

This episode will help you get started, but my new mini course will walk you step by step through everything you need to know! Learn more about the beta launch & the specials we are including with it, here:

https://erikamillard.com/budget

Hurry! We are only running the beta launch for a short time, so don't wait! Sign up to be on the waitlist here, so you'll be the first to know when it's live:

https://erikamillard.com/waitlist

Learn more about how to help you get caught up & maintain your bookkeeping here:

https://erikamillard.com

Don't forget to download my free Bookkeeping Checklist:

https://erikamillard.com/bookkeeping-checklist

Happy Bookkeeping!

Have you ever wondered what the differences are between a bookkeeper vs CPA vs bookkeeping coach vs tax accountant vs CFO? Tune in to this episode where I give a brief explanation of each one, the differences, as well as when it might be time to hire one of these professionals!

Other episodes mentioned:

https://traffic.libsyn.com/cfbf7502-de72-49ca-bcdc-5c54676d7e35/4_Questions_to_Consider_BEFORE_Choosing_a_Software_or_Spreadsheet_NEW.mp3

Learn more about my services here:

https://erikamillard.com/

Don't forget to download my free Bookkeeping Checklist:

https://erikamillard.com/bookkeeping-checklist

Happy Bookkeeping!

Do you worry you're making huge financial mistakes in your business? Wondering if the decisions you are making could be costly or ultimately destroy your business?

Tune in to this episode to learn the most common mistakes I see entrepreneurs make when it comes to their business finances & what to do instead to avoid these errors!

Don't fear because most of these have simple & easy solutions that you can implement asap!

Other Episodes Mentioned:

https://traffic.libsyn.com/cfbf7502-de72-49ca-bcdc-5c54676d7e35/4_Questions_to_Consider_BEFORE_Choosing_a_Software_or_Spreadsheet_NEW.mp3

Be the First to Know About a New Resource That's Coming!

https://erikamillard.com/waitlist

Don't forget to download my free Bookkeeping Checklist:

https://erikamillard.com/bookkeeping-checklist

Happy Bookkeeping!

Do you struggle to actually do your bookkeeping? Does the thought of sitting down to do it just bore you tears & you'd rather do anything else? Hear me out - I can help you make it a little more fun & enjoyable with these hacks, so keep listening!

I hear often from clients & in conversations with friends on Instagram that it's a struggle to consistently do your bookkeeping every month, especially if you are a DIYer. It's easy to put off & put off, since hey it's not tax season yet, so it doesn't feel like there is a deadline per se.

But in order to master your finances, you have to know your numbers! So try implementing one of these hacks & let me know which is your favorite!

Other episodes mentioned:

https://traffic.libsyn.com/cfbf7502-de72-49ca-bcdc-5c54676d7e35/002_3_Ways_to_Save_Money_in_Your_Business_RIGHT_NOW.mp3

https://traffic.libsyn.com/cfbf7502-de72-49ca-bcdc-5c54676d7e35/5_Bookkeeping_Basics_NEW.mp3

Learn more about Monthly Support Club here:

https://erikamillard.com/monthlysupportclub

Don't forget to download my free Bookkeeping Checklist:

https://erikamillard.com/bookkeeping-checklist

Happy Bookkeeping!

Hey friend!

In this episode, we talk about money mindset for business owners & common limiting beliefs that are holding us back. We discuss ways to remove these limiting beliefs about money & how to overcome these thoughts! If you know that your beliefs around money are holding you back, tune in to this conversation with my amazing guest Claudia McDivitt, health & mindset coach!

In case you missed it, check out these episodes we mention briefly during this conversation:

https://traffic.libsyn.com/cfbf7502-de72-49ca-bcdc-5c54676d7e35/5_Bookkeeping_Basics_NEW.mp3

https://traffic.libsyn.com/cfbf7502-de72-49ca-bcdc-5c54676d7e35/002_3_Ways_to_Save_Money_in_Your_Business_RIGHT_NOW.mp3

Learn more about my guest, Claudia McDivitt here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudiamcdivitt/

Website: https://claudiamcdivitt.com/

Listen to her podcast Boldly Living Your Everyday:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boldly-living-your-everyday/id1707414191?i=1000627899415

Other mentions:

Claudia & Erika met through Society of Women Business Owners (SOWBO)! Check them out here:

https://sowbo.org/

Happy Bookkeeping!

Hey friend!

Today we are talking about how to decide if you should use a spreadsheet or bookkeeping software & when it's time to graduate! We also discuss the major bookkeeping softwares & I give my recommendation on my favorite choice. If you've ever felt confused by the choices when it comes to QuickBooks vs. Wave vs. Xero vs. a spreadsheet or something else, or if you've ever wondered if it's time to switch from a spreadsheet to QuickBooks, listen in!

Other episodes mentioned:

https://traffic.libsyn.com/cfbf7502-de72-49ca-bcdc-5c54676d7e35/002_3_Ways_to_Save_Money_in_Your_Business_RIGHT_NOW.mp3

https://traffic.libsyn.com/cfbf7502-de72-49ca-bcdc-5c54676d7e35/5_Bookkeeping_Basics_NEW.mp3

Here are links to the items mentioned on the episode:

QuickBooks Online Discount Code - Reach out to Erika directly (sadly no links!) [email protected]

Learn more about a QuickBooks Set Up here:

https://erikamillard.com/

Don't forget to download my free Bookkeeping Checklist:

https://erikamillard.com/bookkeeping-checklist

Happy Bookkeeping!

Hey friend!

Today we are talking about 3 ways you can save money in your business RIGHT NOW! The economy can feel a little unsettling right now, & as business owners, we want to make wise decisions with how we spend money in our businesses. So this episode will give you 3 ideas on how to save money!

In case you missed it, check out last week's episode where we talked about bookkeeping 101 here:

https://traffic.libsyn.com/cfbf7502-de72-49ca-bcdc-5c54676d7e35/5_Bookkeeping_Basics_NEW.mp3

Here are links to the items mentioned on the episode:

My Software/Program Codes:

FloDesk - https://flodesk.com/c/YYA73L

Dubsado - dubsado.com/?c=erikamillard

QuickBooks Online - Reach out to Erika directly (sadly no links!) [email protected]

Learn more about my services here:

https://erikamillard.com/

Don't forget to download my free Bookkeeping Checklist:

https://erikamillard.com/bookkeeping-checklist

Happy Bookkeeping!

Hey friend!

Today we are talking about 5 Bookkeeping Basics Every Female Business Owner Should Know! We go through the what, who, when, why, & how of bookkeeping for entrepreneurs & you'll hear one of my unpopular opinions. If you've ever wondered if you have bookkeeping 101 down, tune in to find out!

If you missed the welcome episode, check it out here!

https://traffic.libsyn.com/cfbf7502-de72-49ca-bcdc-5c54676d7e35/001_Empowering_Female_Business_Owners_Pivoting_from_Bookkeeper_to_Coach.mp3

Learn more about my services here:

https://erikamillard.com/

Don't forget to download my free Bookkeeping Checklist:

https://erikamillard.com/bookkeeping-checklist

Happy Bookkeeping!

Hey friend!

Today I'm sharing just a little bit about myself, my story, how I became a Bookkeeping Coach & what you can expect from the podcast! I hope you'll tune in & let me know if we share any similarities! :)

Email me with podcast episode recommendations and/or questions: [email protected]

Learn more about my services here:

https://erikamillard.com/

Don't forget to download my free Bookkeeping Checklist:

https://erikamillard.com/bookkeeping-checklist

Other mentions:

Society of Women Business Owners (SOWBO) was such a help to me as I pivoted my business! Check them out here:

https://sowbo.org/

Happy Bookkeeping!