Welcome to Spa Boss Talks, the podcast where we bring you expert insights and practical tips to help spa owners and estheticians thrive in their businesses. I'm your host, Nichole Lancaster @estienichole, owner of Beauty Babes Business Academy. Today, we have a special guest, the talented and knowledgeable esthetic bookkeeper, Agata Gozdziewska @aesthetic_bookkeeper. Agata, welcome to the show!

Segment 1: Getting to Know Agata Gozdziewska

• Nichole introduces Agata and her background in accounting and financial management.
• Agata shares her journey into specializing in providing accounting services for estheticians.
• Nichole and Agata discuss the unique financial challenges faced by estheticians and the importance of having a specialized bookkeeper.

Segment 2: 1099 vs W2 – Understanding the Basics

• Nichole and Agata delve into the key differences between hiring contractors (1099) and employees (W2) for estheticians.
• Agata explains the financial implications of each classification and the factors estheticians should consider when making hiring decisions.

Segment 3: Preparing for Taxes as an Esthetician

• The conversation shifts to tax preparation for estheticians, with Agata sharing essential tips to make tax season less stressful.
• Nichole and Agata discuss the importance of proper record-keeping throughout the year to streamline the tax filing process.

Segment 4: Business Expense Write-offs

• Agata highlights common business expenses that estheticians can write off to optimize their tax returns.
• Nichole and Agata share insights into maximizing deductions and staying compliant with tax regulations.

Segment 5: QuickBooks for Estheticians

• The discussion moves to the importance of using accounting software, particularly QuickBooks, for efficient financial management.
• Agata provides tips on setting up and using QuickBooks to track income, expenses, and financial health.

Closing Segment: As we wrap up this insightful episode, Agata leaves our listeners with some final words of wisdom for estheticians looking to level up their financial game. Thank you, Agata, for sharing your expertise with us today!

 

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For more information on how you can connect with Agata and use her for your bookkeeping visit www.aestheticbookkeeper.com