Show Notes:
Welcome to Episode 45. I got to interview a neighbor of mine here in South Florida Barbara Weltman. Barbara is an attorney and nationally recognized expert in small business matters. She’s the author of many top-selling books on taxes and business, including the annual J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes, J.K. Lasser’s Guide to Self-Employment Second Edition, and Smooth Failing. AS a founder of Big Ideas for Small Business Barbara publishes the Idea of the Day and Big Ideas for Small Business. Barbara is a contributor to SBA.gov and a number of Fortune 500 sites, and is quoted regularly in major media outlets (including The New York Times, Market Watch, and The Wall Street Journal). Enjoy!
Quote: Outsourcing is a lesson for small business owners. Don’t spend your valuable time doing things you can hand to an expert, which will save you time and money - Barbara Weltman
Knowledge Nuggets and Take-Aways:
- Small business owners are great at their core activities, but they overlook the ‘little’ things that they cannot neglect. (taxes, marketing etc)
- Have a virtual assistant that you trust and will work with your personality and scheduling
- Outsourcing is key - create a team that will support your business
- Don’t be timid or afraid. You will make mistakes, but just GO FOR IT!
- Do the best you can with the time that you have.
- An investment in knowledge pays the best interest (her fave quote from Benjamin Franklin)
Here is a link to this episode on our website: https://timetoshinetoday.com/podcast/barbaraweltman/
Recommended Resources:
www.bigideasforsmallbusiness.com
Barbara’s Book: J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2020
Barbara’s Book: J.K. Lasser’s Guide to Self Employment
Barbara's Linked IN
Barbara’s Twitter
Barbara’s Instagram
Barbara’s Facebook Fan Page (Big Ideas For Small Business)
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