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511: From Numbers to Strategy with Anne-Marie Kaden

511: From Numbers to Strategy with Anne-Marie Kaden

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How do you navigate the financial uncertainties of running a business? Anne-Marie Kaden, from Tiny Paws Bookkeeping highlights the importance of regularly monitoring financial health and utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure your business adapts and thrives in changing markets. She emphasizes managing labor costs effectively, planning for cash flow variations, and leveraging historical data to make informed decisions. Through strategic financial management, business owners can better prepare for seasonal fluctuations and unexpected expenses, ensuring sustainability and growth. Anne-Marie's insights offer valuable strategies for maintaining financial stability and maximizing profitability in any economic environment.

407: Bookkeeping Mindset with Anne-Marie Kaden

407: Bookkeeping Mindset with Anne-Marie Kaden

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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.

396: Considerations for Starting a Remote Service Area

396: Considerations for Starting a Remote Service Area

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What should you consider before expanding to a remote service area? After a few years of trial and error, we've broken down 10 things you should ask yourself before starting in a remote area. We cover everything from planning your logistics to following local licensing and legal requirements. We also share about the biggest struggles we've faced and where you can expect to grow the most as a business owner.

338: The Damage of Undercharging

338: The Damage of Undercharging

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How can undercharging damage your business? While there are clear benefits of raising your prices, we tend to ignore the damage of undercharging. Undercharging impacts everything from your quality of life, to the perception potential clients have of your business. We break down 5 ways not charging enough can impact you and your business, and give some ways to start changing our mindset around what we charge.

270: Knowing Your Numbers

270: Knowing Your Numbers

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We frequently talk about “knowing your numbers”, but what does that mean? What numbers do you need to know so you can determine if your business is healthy and growing? We discuss the five key financial numbers to know, as well as other areas to dissect to make sure your business is staying on track. From sales to website hits, we take a broad approach to look for red flags so we can make the necessary changes. Then, Natasha O’Banion answers, “How do I know if my marketing messages are landing?”

203: Looking After Your Finances with Vicky Clark

203: Looking After Your Finances with Vicky Clark

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Do you know your business finances? Vicky Clark, The Pet Accountant, is passionate about helping others understand why basic knowledge of accounting and finances is critical to a well functioning business. Based in the UK, Vicky talks through the fundamentals of operating a pet sitting business in the UK. We discuss what it means to be organized for tax season and why having a paperless tracking system makes your life so much easier when it comes time to file. Vicky also shares what kind of deductions you should be looking for and when it’s time to get help.

129: Patience and Perseverance with Jay Pattiz

129: Patience and Perseverance with Jay Pattiz

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Jay Pattiz has been taking care of pets professionally for the last 23 years. From reading Patti Moran's groundbreaking book to today, Jay's passion for taking care of pets has been the core of his business. Jay shares his 7 P's for success and why knowing your own finances is key to making solid business decisions. He talks about getting involved in the community in more than just pet sitting, and how important fostering local relationships and connections is to your business surviving.

127: Tax Talk with Mike Jesowshek

127: Tax Talk with Mike Jesowshek

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This year has had a lot of things to distract us and keep us busy. However, tax time is right around the corner and there are many things we should be doing before the end of the year. Mike Jesowshek, owner of JETRO and Associates, discusses the three things every business should be doing right now and how EIDL and PPP loans impact our taxes.

022- Taxes with Mike

022- Taxes with Mike

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Taxes can be a major headache, but they dont have to be! Listen in as the founder of JETRO and Associates discusses simple steps you can take to make tax time a LOT easier.