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What to Know about Tracking Loan Payments

Whether you have a loan through a bank or some other lending institution, or business credit card debt (even if it’s small, if you’re carrying any kind of balance, you’re accruing some fees and interest), you need to keep track of that debt in a certain way. The two biggest

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Do I have to pay estimated quarterly taxes?

Okay, so first, a disclaimer: I am not a certified public accountant or a tax professional. I will be providing you with a basic overview of estimated quarterly taxes, but I don’t have knowledge of your individual financial situation, so I strongly encourage you to consult with a tax professional

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4 Tips if You’re Not Ready to Hire a Bookkeeper

I’m building a business, but I’m never one to hard sell anyone into hiring me who isn’t 1) able to afford outsourcing their books, 2) ready to loosen control over their financial reins (never completely let go of those reins, btw, even if you CAN outsource), 3) you’re just starting

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What is Cost of Goods sold vs. a regular Operating Expense?

Okay, I’m putting away my soapbox I’ve been standing on the last few weeks to preach about imposter syndrome and the patriarchy. I’m really quite tired from all that feminist rage (just kidding). So let’s spend a little time talking about bookkeeping and business finances, shall we? If you’re a

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3 tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Okay so we’ve been talking about imposter syndrome for a few weeks now – see here for my thoughts on the incredible Reshma Saujani’s Smith College Commencement speech, and here for some signs that you’re suffering from it. Now, finally, let’s talk some strategies to overcome imposter syndrome, or at

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How do I Know if I’m Suffering from Imposter Syndrome?

Last week I talked about Reshma Saujani’s commencement speech at Smith College (you can read last week’s post here). I want you to watch that video because Ms. Saujani is an amazing speaker who makes some really important points. There were a couple areas I had a difference of opinion

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Imposter Syndrome & Who Needs to Fix it

Recently a friend of mine sent me this video of Reshma Saujani, CEO of Girls Who Code, giving a commencement speech at Smith College. She talks about imposter syndrome, (which, circa Wikipedia, is “a psychological occurrence in which people doubt their skills, talents, or accomplishments and have a persistent internalized

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Why Saying NO to Income Can Increase Your Income

Okay, so maybe that sounds mental, right? Advising you to turn down income, especially if you’re a new business? And that’s somehow supposed to make you MORE money? Of course, in the absolute short-term sense of the word, turning down income of course means you’re not getting that income. But

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Need a Little Wallet Therapy?

I LOVE featuring other women business owners on my blog, especially women in the finance industry. But today’s guest is EXTRA special, because she’s my business bestie! Michelle and I met through badass investment advisor and financial planner, Catherine Arnet-Valega, whom I’ve featured before. We hit it off INSTANTLY, bonding

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