When you own your own business, you know how quickly the paperwork can start to pile up.  It’s great to have processes in place to make sure you are handling all the day to day tasks, but once you tackle those obligations, what do you need to do with the documentation?  This is where record retention policies for your small business are valuable.  Once you set up these policies, you as a solopreneur, small business owner, virtual online bookkeeping business owner or virtual assistant can easily find the answers you are looking for.  Should you keep a particular document, or is it okay to destroy it?  How long do you need to keep documents?  Are some documents more important to your small business than others?  Is there a way to retain documents in QuickBooks?  And, does it matter if you store your records electronically or in hard copy?  In today’s episode, we are diving into each of these questions and more.  If you feel like you are swimming in an ocean of paperwork and want to finally find out what you should be doing to get in control of all of it, listen in and before you know it, you’ll have your policies set up and you’ll know exactly where to put your documents so you can find them easily and how long you need to keep them.    

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Sign up for a quick chat to see if starting a Virtual Online Bookkeeping Business is right for you:

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This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit www.FinancialAdventure.com for additional information and free resources

17:  Which Business Records Do You Need To Keep & How To Set Up A Business Record Retention Policy ~ Whether You're A Solopreneur, Small Business Owner, Virtual Online Bookkeeper Or Virtual Assistant

Should I be doing my own bookkeeping and accounting?  Is QuickBooks the best software for me to use in my business, or is there another accounting software I should be using?  What’s the best way for me to process my payroll?  How can I track my money and cash flow?  How do I prepare for my business taxes?  What do my financial statements really mean? How can I bring my business to the next level? How can I grow my business?  What is the best way to create my business strategy? Should I start a side hustle? How can I add bookkeeping as an additional service as a Virtual Assistant? How can I start an online virtual bookkeeping business? And most importantly, how do I manage my small business finances? 

Welcome to Mastering Your Small Business Finances where we get straight to the point and answer all these questions and more.  Each episode is designed for you to take IMMEDIATE ACTION in your business so that you, as a busy entrepreneur, can gain the CONFIDENCE and CLARITY you need to make a successful impact on your business and GROW YOUR BOTTOM LINE.
 
Each week, host Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Business Strategist and Business Coach, breaks down topics like finances, entrepreneurship, money management, leadership, bookkeeping, tax deductions, growth, side hustle, marketing, mindset and motivation into simple JARGON-FREE episodes.  One of her strengths is helping small business owners navigate and really understand these complicated topics for over 25 years.
   
Whether you are just starting your business or have an established business, you are in the right place.  If you are a bookkeeper or virtual assistant who wants to learn more about business finances to start, grow or scale your bookkeeping business, you too will benefit from this podcast.
  
Ready to Master Your Small Business Finances?  Listen in ~ your time will be well spent here!

This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure.  Visit www.FinancialAdventure.com for additional information and free resources.

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Every business owner wants to make sales.  Generating sales and incurring revenue so that you have the funds you need to pay for your expenses and have enough net income so that you can enjoy the fruits of your labor is the dream of most business owners, but when you lose your focus on sales or are unsure how you should be getting additional sales, your bottom line will definitely be impacted.  In today’s podcast episode, you’ll learn about the most common sales mistakes and how you can prevent them in your business.  Understanding your client and pricing your product or service correctly will help you gain the sales you are looking for in your business whether you are a self-employed individual, a solopreneur, entrepreneur, mompreneur, freelancer, small business owner, a remote, virtual, online, or in-house bookkeeper, or a virtual assistant or VA.  We’ll talk about simplicity and how this alone could help you boost your sales.  These tips are essential whether you are using a computerized software system like QuickBooks, Xero, Wave, or FreshBooks for your business finances; or doing your bookkeeping manually with an Excel spreadsheet or even a Google Document…

Find out how you can work with me by either scheduling a free consultation or signing up for the BALANCE Life Coaching program, where you can get private one-on-one coaching every week.  Find out where you’d like to see yourself and your business in the future.  We’ll create a laser-focused plan, including which action steps you need to take to get started on the path to success:

https://www.financialadventure.com/work-with-me

Accountants, CPAs, Bookkeepers, Tax Preparers & Financial Professionals, sign up here to get updates on upcoming opportunities & grab the Audit Of Your Well-Being & Balance Guide here:

https://www.financialadventure.com/accountant

Ready to set up your business?  I have a program to help you get your business set up so that you can start making money.  Sign up for this program here:

https://www.financialadventure.com/start

Are you ready to try coaching?  Schedule an Introductory Coaching Session today.  You’ll have the opportunity to dip your toes in and see how you like coaching with an Introductory Coaching Session.  I’ll spend the whole time coaching you on anything you’d like coaching on in your business or your personal life:

https://www.financialadventure.com/intro

Join us in the Mastering Your Small Business Finances PROFIT LAB if you are ready to take control of your business finances and create the profitable business you are striving for.  Are you ready to generate revenues and increase the profit in your business:

https://www.financialadventure.com/profit

If You Are Ready To Choose, Start Or Grow Your Side Hustle, Get Your Free Checklist And Assessment Here:

https://www.financialadventure.com/sidehustle

Grab Your FREE guide:  5 Essential Strategies For Stress-Free Bookkeeping:

https://www.financialadventure.com/5essentials

Your FREE Online Virtual Bookkeeping Business Starter Guide & Success Path Is Waiting For You:

https://www.financialadventure.com/starterguide

Join Our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenbusinessownersultimatediybookkeepingboutique

The Strategic Bookkeeping Academy, including Bookkeeping Basics, is open for registration:

https://www.financialadventure.com/sba

Looking for a payroll solution for your business?  You can get an exclusive 15% discount on your payroll services when you sign up here:

https://www.financialadventure.com/adp

QuickBooks Online - Save 30% Your First 6 Months:

https://www.financialadventure.com/quickbooks

Sign up for a virtual coffee chat to see if starting a Bookkeeping Business is right for you:

https://www.financialadventure.com/discovery

Show Notes:  https://www.financialadventure.com

This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit https://www.financialadventure.com for additional information and free resources.

193:  Stop Missing Out On This Income Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed

Hey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to the seventh episode of a new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes, which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other high-stress professionals who listen to this podcast, and I want to get more help out there for individuals like you when it comes to mastering your mindset.  I’ll be taking a few moments each week to touch on topics that many high-stress professionals are dealing with and provide solutions to help you increase your overall well-being.  Because I know your time is valuable, just like the Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast, my goal is to keep these episodes short and straight to the point but full of useful information to help you succeed in not only your professional life but your personal life as well.

I’m inviting you to sign up for the free private podcast where I do a deeper dive into this topic on the Mastering Your Mindset Moments podcast for high-stress professionals:

https://www.financialadventure.com/private

Find out how you can work with me by either scheduling a free consultation or signing up for the BALANCE Life Coaching program, where you can get private one-on-one coaching every week.  Find out where you’d like to see yourself and your business in the future.  We’ll create a laser-focused plan, including which action steps you need to take to get started on the path to success:

https://www.financialadventure.com/work-with-me

Accountants, CPAs, Bookkeepers, Tax Preparers & Financial Professionals, sign up here to get updates on upcoming opportunities & grab the Audit Of Your Well-Being & Balance Guide here:

https://www.financialadventure.com/accountant

Ready to set up your business?  I have a program I’m creating to help you get your business set up so that you can start making money:

https://www.financialadventure.com/start

Are you ready to try coaching?  Schedule an Introductory Coaching Session today.  You’ll have the opportunity to dip your toes in and see how you like coaching with an Introductory Coaching Session:

https://www.financialadventure.com/intro

Join us in the Mastering Your Small Business Finances PROFIT LAB if you are ready to take control of your business finances and create the profitable business you are striving for:

https://www.financialadventure.com/profit

If You Are Ready To Choose, Start Or Grow Your Side Hustle, Get Your Free Checklist And Assessment Here:

https://www.financialadventure.com/sidehustle

Grab Your FREE guide:  5 Essential Strategies For Stress-Free Bookkeeping:

https://www.financialadventure.com/5essentials

Your FREE Online Virtual Bookkeeping Business Starter Guide & Success Path Is Waiting For You:

https://www.financialadventure.com/starterguide

Join Our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenbusinessownersultimatediybookkeepingboutique

The Strategic Bookkeeping Academy, including Bookkeeping Basics, is open for registration:

https://www.financialadventure.com/sba

Looking for a payroll solution for your business?  You can get an exclusive 15% discount on your payroll services when you sign up here:

https://www.financialadventure.com/adp

QuickBooks Online - Save 30% Your First 6 Months:

https://www.financialadventure.com/quickbooks

Sign up for a virtual coffee chat:

https://www.financialadventure.com/discovery

Show Notes:  https://www.financialadventure.com

This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit https://www.financialadventure.com for additional information and free resources.

192:  What Causes Your Frustration Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed

Keeping up with your bookkeeping will not only help you with your compliance tasks, such as filing your tax return at the end of the year, but having this financial data will also help you make smart business decisions.  In today’s podcast episode, you’ll learn about the most common financial mistakes and how you can prevent them in your business.  Understanding your financial information is vital to the success of your business, whether you are a self-employed individual, a solopreneur, entrepreneur, mompreneur, freelancer, small business owner, a remote, virtual, online, or in-house bookkeeper, or a virtual assistant or VA.  There is a lot to learn when it comes to your business finances.  It may seem overwhelming at first, but once you have a system in place and understand how your business is doing, you’ll be surprised at just how simple it can be.  These tips are essential whether you are using a computerized software system like QuickBooks, Xero, Wave, or FreshBooks for your business finances; or doing your bookkeeping manually with an Excel spreadsheet or even a Google Document…

Find out how you can work with me by either scheduling a free consultation or signing up for the BALANCE Life Coaching program, where you can get private one-on-one coaching every week.  Find out where you’d like to see yourself and your business in the future.  We’ll create a laser-focused plan, including which action steps you need to take to get started on the path to success:

https://www.financialadventure.com/work-with-me

Accountants, CPAs, Bookkeepers, Tax Preparers & Financial Professionals, sign up here to get updates on upcoming opportunities & grab the Audit Of Your Well-Being & Balance Guide here:

https://www.financialadventure.com/accountant

Ready to set up your business?  I have a program to help you get your business set up so that you can start making money.  Sign up for this program here:

https://www.financialadventure.com/start

Are you ready to try coaching?  Schedule an Introductory Coaching Session today.  You’ll have the opportunity to dip your toes in and see how you like coaching with an Introductory Coaching Session.  I’ll spend the whole time coaching you on anything you’d like coaching on in your business or your personal life:

https://www.financialadventure.com/intro

Join us in the Mastering Your Small Business Finances PROFIT LAB if you are ready to take control of your business finances and create the profitable business you are striving for.  Are you ready to generate revenues and increase the profit in your business:

https://www.financialadventure.com/profit

If You Are Ready To Choose, Start Or Grow Your Side Hustle, Get Your Free Checklist And Assessment Here:

https://www.financialadventure.com/sidehustle

Grab Your FREE guide:  5 Essential Strategies For Stress-Free Bookkeeping:

https://www.financialadventure.com/5essentials

Your FREE Online Virtual Bookkeeping Business Starter Guide & Success Path Is Waiting For You:

https://www.financialadventure.com/starterguide

Join Our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenbusinessownersultimatediybookkeepingboutique

The Strategic Bookkeeping Academy, including Bookkeeping Basics, is open for registration!  You can learn more and sign up here:

https://www.financialadventure.com/sba

Looking for a payroll solution for your business?  You can get an exclusive 15% discount on your payroll services when you sign up here:

https://www.financialadventure.com/adp

QuickBooks Online - Save 30% Your First 6 Months:

https://www.financialadventure.com/quickbooks

Sign up for a virtual coffee chat to see if starting a Bookkeeping Business is right for you:

https://www.financialadventure.com/discovery

Show Notes:  https://www.financialadventure.com

This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit https://www.financialadventure.com for additional information and free resources.

191:  Financial Basics For Business Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed

Hey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to the sixth episode of a new series I’m doing on this podcast.  My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every Monday while I continue to provide you with the regular Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast episodes, which will continue to help you take control of and understand your business finances with topics that ultimately impact your bottom line.  I have many business owners, accountants, and other high-stress professionals who listen to this podcast and I want to get more help out there for individuals like you when it comes to mastering your mindset.  I’ll be taking a few moments each week to touch on topics that many high-stress professionals are dealing with and provide solutions to help you increase your overall well-being.  Because I know your time is valuable, just like the Mastering Your Small Business Finances podcast, my goal is to keep these episodes short and straight to the point but full of useful information to help you succeed in not only your professional life but your personal life as well.

I’m inviting you to sign up for the free private podcast where I do a deeper dive into this topic on the Mastering Your Mindset Moments podcast for high-stress professionals:

https://www.financialadventure.com/private

Find out how you can work with me by either scheduling a free consultation or signing up for the BALANCE Life Coaching program, where you can get private one-on-one coaching every week.  Find out where you’d like to see yourself and your business in the future.  We’ll create a laser-focused plan, including which action steps you need to take to get started on the path to success:

https://www.financialadventure.com/work-with-me

Accountants, CPAs, Bookkeepers, Tax Preparers & Financial Professionals, sign up here to get updates on upcoming opportunities & grab the Audit Of Your Well-Being & Balance Guide here:

https://www.financialadventure.com/accountant

Ready to set up your business?  I have a program I’m creating to help you get your business set up so that you can start making money.  Sign up for this program here:

https://www.financialadventure.com/start

Are you ready to try coaching?  Schedule an Introductory Coaching Session today.  You’ll have the opportunity to dip your toes in and see how you like coaching with an Introductory Coaching Session:

https://www.financialadventure.com/intro

Join us in the Mastering Your Small Business Finances PROFIT LAB if you are ready to take control of your business finances and create the profitable business you are striving for:

https://www.financialadventure.com/profit

If You Are Ready To Choose, Start Or Grow Your Side Hustle, Get Your Free Checklist And Assessment Here:

https://www.financialadventure.com/sidehustle

Grab Your FREE guide:  5 Essential Strategies For Stress-Free Bookkeeping:

https://www.financialadventure.com/5essentials

Your FREE Online Virtual Bookkeeping Business Starter Guide & Success Path Is Waiting For You:

https://www.financialadventure.com/starterguide

Join Our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenbusinessownersultimatediybookkeepingboutique

The Strategic Bookkeeping Academy, including Bookkeeping Basics, is open for registration:

https://www.financialadventure.com/sba

Looking for a payroll solution for your business?  You can get an exclusive 15% discount on your payroll services when you sign up here:

https://www.financialadventure.com/adp

QuickBooks Online - Save 30% Your First 6 Months:

https://www.financialadventure.com/quickbooks

Show Notes:  https://www.financialadventure.com

This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit https://www.financialadventure.com for additional information and free resources.

190:  How Do You Handle Discomfort Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed

Learning about your competition will help you gain sales by making sure your product goes above and beyond what your competition has to offer.  Competition isn’t bad; in fact, understanding precisely who your competition is will help you determine if your business is on the right path to success.  In today’s podcast episode, we will cover who your competitors are, why you should stay on top of what your competitors are doing, and how you can create your product or service so much more valuable to your customers than your competition offers.  When you monitor your competition, you can easily find gaps in the market, new products or services you can offer, and ways you can increase your customer service so that your product or service is not just another comparable in the market.  You will be able to offer a product or service that aligns with the needs of your clients or customers, and they will ultimately select your business over any other.  Understanding your competition is key whether you are a self-employed individual, a solopreneur, entrepreneur, mompreneur, freelancer, small business owner, a remote, virtual, online, or in-house bookkeeper, or a virtual assistant or VA.  You need to know what your competition is doing so that you can minimize your risk as well as outshine your competition.  These tips are essential whether you are using a computerized software system like QuickBooks, Xero, Wave, or FreshBooks for your business finances; or doing your bookkeeping manually with an Excel spreadsheet or even a Google Document…

Find out how you can work with me by either scheduling a free consultation or signing up for the BALANCE Life Coaching program, where you can get private one-on-one coaching every week.  Find out where you’d like to see yourself and your business in the future.  We’ll create a laser-focused plan, including which action steps you need to take to get started on the path to success:

https://www.financialadventure.com/work-with-me

Accountants, CPAs, Bookkeepers, Tax Preparers & Financial Professionals, sign up here to get updates on upcoming opportunities & grab the Audit Of Your Well-Being & Balance Guide here:

https://www.financialadventure.com/accountant

Ready to set up your business?  I have a program to help you get your business set up so that you can start making money.  Sign up for this program here:

https://www.financialadventure.com/start

Are you ready to try coaching?  Schedule an Introductory Coaching Session today.  You’ll have the opportunity to see how you like coaching with an Introductory Coaching Session:

https://www.financialadventure.com/intro

Join us in the Mastering Your Small Business Finances PROFIT LAB if you are ready to take control of your business finances and create the profitable business you are striving for:

https://www.financialadventure.com/profit

If You Are Ready To Choose, Start Or Grow Your Side Hustle, Get Your Free Checklist And Assessment Here:

https://www.financialadventure.com/sidehustle

Grab Your FREE guide:  5 Essential Strategies For Stress-Free Bookkeeping:

https://www.financialadventure.com/5essentials

Your FREE Online Virtual Bookkeeping Business Starter Guide & Success Path Is Waiting For You:

https://www.financialadventure.com/starterguide

Join Our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenbusinessownersultimatediybookkeepingboutique

The Strategic Bookkeeping Academy, including Bookkeeping Basics, is open for registration:

https://www.financialadventure.com/sba

Looking for a payroll solution for your business?  You can get an exclusive 15% discount on your payroll services when you sign up here:

https://www.financialadventure.com/adp

QuickBooks Online - Save 30% Your First 6 Months:

https://www.financialadventure.com/quickbooks

Show Notes:  https://www.financialadventure.com

This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit https://www.financialadventure.com for additional information and free resources.

189:  Understanding Your Competition Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed

Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks

17: Which Business Records Do You Need To Keep & How To Set Up A Business Record Retention Policy ~ Whether You're A Solopreneur, Small Business Owner, Virtual Online Bookkeeper Or Virtual Assistant

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