Bookkeeping and accounting are topics that can intimidate and confuse a lot of entrepreneurs so in today's episode, I'm deep diving into what bookkeeping really is and why you need it as a business owner. I'm also sharing who actually needs a complicated bookkeeping system and who can stick to something simple. Join me in this episode to get a quick lesson on bookkeeping and learn how you can stay ahead of the tax season as a creative entrepreneur. Also mentioned in today's episode: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Audited financials and what it means 3:24</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Double-entry bookkeeping and why you probably don't need complicated things 10:06</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How to break out key categories in a tax return 17:19</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Tracking things for your tax return that don't get tracked in bookkeeping software 19:13</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Why financial training is important 26:29</li> </ul> If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! Links: <a href="https://go.sunlighttax.com/free">https://go.sunlighttax.com/free</a> <a href= "https://www.sunlighttax.com/deductionsguide">https://www.sunlighttax.com/deductionsguide</a>

Bookkeeping and accounting are topics that can intimidate and confuse a lot of entrepreneurs so in today's episode, I'm deep diving into what bookkeeping really is and why you need it as a business owner. I'm also sharing who actually needs a complicated bookkeeping system and who can stick to something simple. Join me in this episode to get a quick lesson on bookkeeping and learn how you can stay ahead of the tax season as a creative entrepreneur. Also mentioned in today's episode: Audited financials and what it means 3:24 Double-entry bookkeeping and why you probably don't need complicated things 10:06 How to break out key categories in a tax return 17:19 Tracking things for your tax return that don't get tracked in bookkeeping software 19:13 Why financial training is important 26:29 If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! Links: https://go.sunlighttax.com/free https://www.sunlighttax.com/deductionsguide

Bookkeeping and accounting are topics that can intimidate and confuse a lot of entrepreneurs so in today's episode, I'm deep diving into what bookkeeping really is and why you need it as a business owner. I'm also sharing who actually needs a complicated bookkeeping system and who can stick to something simple. Join me in this episode to get a quick lesson on bookkeeping and learn how you can stay ahead of the tax season as a creative entrepreneur. Also mentioned in today's episode: <ul> <li>Audited financials and what it means 3:24</li> <li>Double-entry bookkeeping and why you probably don't need complicated things 10:06</li> <li>How to break out key categories in a tax return 17:19</li> <li>Tracking things for your tax return that don't get tracked in bookkeeping software 19:13</li> <li>Why financial training is important 26:29</li> </ul> If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! Links: <a href="https://go.sunlighttax.com/free" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://go.sunlighttax.com/free</a> <a href="https://www.sunlighttax.com/deductionsguide" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sunlighttax.com/deductionsguide</a>

What Small Business Bookkeeping is Actually For

Making money isn't usually the top priority for big vision creators — making a difference is.

But without financial power, the diverse and unique solutions that you bring to the world as a creative entrepreneur aren't able to see the light of day. And you are left burned out and exhausted.

This show is designed for the big vision creators —designers, freelancers, and purple-haired, punk rock weirdos — to answer the question: "If you had your taxes, retirement, and investing on lock, how big of an impact could you make on the world with your work?"

Your host, Hannah Cole, is both an artist and a tax expert, and the founder of Sunlight Tax. In each episode, she and her guests will explore the connection between financial power and creative success, uncovering the unique money mindset and financial management shifts that help creators like you have a bigger impact with your work. From what you need to know about self-employment taxes and bookkeeping, to unlocking your vision, you'll have everything you need to become more successful — and have a bigger impact — in your career. 

Hannah has supported thousands of self-employed people like you with accessible tax and business setup skills through her signature program, Money Bootcamp. You can learn more at sunlighttax.com and connect on Instagram at @sunlighttax.

If this sounds good to you, please subscribe to the show, and share it with a friend.

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Making money isn't usually the top priority for big vision creators — making a difference is. But without financial power, the diverse and unique solutions that you bring to the world as a creative entrepreneur aren't able to see the light of day. And you are left burned out and exhausted. This show is designed for the big vision creators —designers, freelancers, and purple-haired, punk rock weirdos — to answer the question: "If you had your taxes, retirement, and investing on lock, how big of an impact could you make on the world with your work?" Your host, Hannah Cole, is both an artist and a tax expert, and the founder of Sunlight Tax. In each episode, she and her guests will explore the connection between financial power and creative success, uncovering the unique money mindset and financial management shifts that help creators like you have a bigger impact with your work. From what you need to know about self-employment taxes and bookkeeping, to unlocking your vision, you'll have everything you need to become more successful — and have a bigger impact — in your career. Hannah has supported thousands of self-employed people like you with accessible tax and business setup skills through her signature program, Money Bootcamp. You can learn more at sunlighttax.com and connect on Instagram at @sunlighttax. If this sounds good to you, please subscribe to the show, and share it with a friend.

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