583: Creating a Trusted Name in Pet Sitting with Justina Allen-Yancey
How do you build a pet sitting business that becomes a household name? Justina Allen-Yancey, owner of Justina’s Pet Sitting, shares how she turned her business into an award-winning, community-trusted brand. She dives into the power of team management, setting clear client expectations, and why networking is key to sustainable growth. Justina also discusses how proactive planning, volunteer work, and local recognition have helped her business stand out in a competitive market. Whether you’re looking to refine your policies, grow your team, or strengthen your community presence, this episode is full of valuable insights to help you build a thriving pet care business.
521: Boosting Profits with Better Bookkeeping with Lindsey Roberts
Are you leaving money on the table by not tracking your expenses effectively? In this episode, Lindsey Roberts of Harquin Bookkeeping shares expert advice on how proper bookkeeping can boost your profits and improve your decision-making. We explore key tax deductions that many small business owners overlook, the importance of consistent record-keeping, and how staying organized year-round can make tax season less stressful. Lindsey also offers tips on how to set up your business for success, whether you're hiring your kids or considering purchasing a company vehicle. Tune in to learn how better bookkeeping can elevate your pet care business.
407: Bookkeeping Mindset with Anne-Marie Kaden
Are you a numbers person? Whether you’d describe yourself as one or not, you run a business, so understanding your numbers is critical! Some people think it’s too complicated, others may have an emotional block to diving into them, but the fact remains that you will struggle to make sound decisions without drilling into your books. Anne-Marie Kaden, owner of Tiny Paws Pet Sitting & Tiny Paws Book Keeping, joins the show to share her passion for bookkeeping. She walks us through how good record keeping and number crunching helped her own pet sitting business, and why even knowing a little can be game changing for you. Anne-Marie discusses the different accounting methods, how to choose the right one for you, and even some best practices for using accounting software.
339: Powerful Bookkeeping with Lindsey Roberts
Are your finances organized? As we come to the end of the year, we start having an eye on tax time. Bookkeeping is the process of organizing both your expenses and income in an logical manner. Lindsey Roberts, owner of Harquin Bookkeeping, joins the show to break down common misconceptions of bookkeeping and what we should actually be tracking as a small business. Lindsey also shares what the different requirements are for services vs products, since many of us added products to our business in the last year.
234: Maximizing Tax Deductions with Mike Jesowshek
Not that anyone is counting, but there are only 145 days until tax day, in the U.S. To make sure we’re making smart year end tax moves and setting ourselves up for success for tax season, Mike Jesowshek, CPA and owner of JETRO, shares what 2022 taxes look like for small businesses. He gives advice on how to handle health insurance, retirement savings, and what to do if you want to buy a vehicle for the business. If you hired or started selling physical goods in 2021, Mike has tips for your first time filing. He says to stick to deducting things you’re already spending money on, instead of purchasing things you don’t need.