ALL businesses need to file their Beneficial Ownership reports by Dec 31, 2024. I'm breaking down what you need to know, and how to DIY it in 7 minutes, to save you hundreds of $$.

File your report at fincen.gov

The most common ‘want’ of my business owners is to step away from the business for a weekend and the house not to crumble. 

In today’s episode we share 4 actionable steps you can take to get there.

If you have any sort of membership or subscription model in your business- this special episode is for you. 

A new rule came out  impacting how members are able to cancel memberships and subscriptions, and how free trials can be offered in your business. 

Join us as we break down the FTC’s Click-to-Cancel and Negative Option Rule and how it impacts your business. 

Question? Connect with Danielle on Instagram.

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Non-Competes - love em or hate em, last week the FTC voted to BAN the use of new noncompetes in employee agreements for about 95% of US workers. 

In this special episode we’re sharing 5 hot takes for what this ruling means for you, your business and the state of work. 

Lauren Schoenfeld, co-founder of Active Core Consulting, is our go-to-gal for all things business finance. As a fractional CFO for your business she works with you to help you understand who your business’ finance, optimize your revenue streams, earn more, and have a better relationship with and money. 

In today’s episode we’re talking about:

Connect with Lauren on Instagram; apply to work with Lauren on her website, and don't miss out on her course Finance and Flow. 

Nicole Pearl, the Beauty Girl, is an on-air beauty expert, featured on media outlets such as the TODAY show, Access Hollywood, the New York Times, and Oprah Daily.

With over 20-years of media experience, Nicole is now leaning into her expertise as a PR and Media Strategist, teaching small business owners how to master pitching and obtain their own PR, in a cost-effective way. Her program, 5 Days to Free Press helps you land thousands of dollars of publicity without spending a dime. 

In today’s episode Nicole is teaching us:

Connect with Nicole on Instagram; join the waitlist for 5 Days to Free Press or download your free ‘Get Featured Fast’ guide at NicolePearl.com 

Friends, OFFICE HOURS IS BACK!!

Office Hours is an opportunity to take the questions in my DMS, inbox, and client conversations, and make them available to everyone - bc if you have a question chances are someone else does too. 

Today’s topics:

1 - Can I use template legal agreements from coaching programs?

2 - Creating ‘unbreakable’ contracts

3 - When its time to update your business’ contracts

4 - Paying employees: hourly rates and commissions 

5 - Scope Creep and clients asking for work beyond what’s included in their service

6 - What the heck is a Terms of Service and when do I need one?

Have a question for the next Office Hours? Slide into Danielle’s DMs (@Danielle.Stead) on Instagram and get featured. 

Executive Recruiter and Career Coach Meghan Houle brings her 20+ years experience building high-performing executive teams in the luxury + retail space to talk all things HIRING

She’s sharing her perspective on:

Looking to make a career pivot or level up? Meghan also created the Meghan Houle Method, a signature coaching program that helps individuals navigate career pivots, gain career clarity, and get yourself out there and on your way to your dream role. 

Connect with Meghan on Instagram and visit her website: www.MeghanHoule.com 

Friends, OFFICE HOURS IS BACK!!

Office Hours is an opportunity to take the questions in my DMS, inbox, and client conversations, and make them available to everyone - bc if you have a question chances are someone else does too. 

(And just a warning - we’re feeling a little wild and spicy today! Buckle up!)

Today’s topics:

1 - Firing Clients/Declining to continue working with a client

2 - How to give Feedback creates change

3 - Are client lists confidential business information?

4 - How to set rates for a new business/provider

5- Free consultations - do you do it or not? How to ‘intro’ a client into your business.

Have a question for the next Office Hours? Slide into Danielle’s DMs on Instagram and get featured. 

Chelsea Winstead helps women make $100,00/year by freelancing. As Co-Founder of HerHQ, the Community of Freelancers and Service Providers. She’s educated and coached thousands of women as they leave their 9-5 and start their thriving freelance business. 

In our conversation, we're diving into:

Connect with Chelsea and follow HerHQ on Instagram