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Aug 2024
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535: Accounting & Taxes with Jessica Zor...

Henry Lopez
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Accounting and tax considerations for small business with Jessica Zoraida, the Founder and CEO of Big Picture Results.

Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/535-jessica-zoraida-accounting-tax/

Jessica shares her inspirational journey and tax and accounting tips and guidance for small business owners.

Jessica Zoraida is an entrepreneur, speaker investor in women and person-of-color owned companies, and the CEO of Big Picture Results Inc., an Accounting and Tax company that helps small to mid-sized businesses bring more to the bottom line.

Over the past 25 years, Jessica has learned hands-on best practices across Corporate Banking, Government and Small Business.

Question topics addressed in this episode include:

What are your recommendations for small business owners as to when and how to leverage the knowledge and expertise of a Bookkeeper and CPA? When should I hire a bookkeeper or CPA for my small business? What should I expect from a good CPA firm? How do I find a CPA for my small business? When should a small business owner consider engaging a Fractional CFO? What are one or two common mistakes small business owners make that keep them from being able to potentially realize tax savings? What’s a common mistake small business owners make that could potentially result in getting in trouble with the IRS? If my small business financials are a mess, where should I start?

This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com

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