Mar 18
Hiring Your First Employee? Don’t Make These Expensive Payroll Mistakes
You’ve hired your first employee… Now what? Hiring your first employee introduces a new layer of tax responsibility, compliance, and systems that many business owners are not prepared for. You are now managing payroll taxes, filings, labor laws, and deadlines that carry real pena ... Show More
19m 8s
Mar 4
New Charity Tax Rules in 2026. How the One Big Beautiful Bill Changes Your Deductions
Charitable giving rules are changing in 2026, and many business owners have no idea their tax deductions could quietly shrink.The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced new limits, floors, and deduction caps that change how charitable donations work depending on your income level ... Show More
21m 3s
Sep 2024
237: Asking For Bookkeeping Help Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed
<p>Most business owners typically do their own bookkeeping when they first start their business, but a question I often receive is when should I be getting help with my bookkeeping. The help that a business owner can get from a bookkeeper, accountant, CPA, or tax preparer can va ... Show More
19 m
Apr 2025
Shop Formation 101: Entity Types, Tax Traps, and Long-Term Strategy, 458
<p>In this episode of the Machine Shop MBA series, we go beyond vision boards and get into the meat and potatoes of launching your shop legally—with the right entity type and structure to support your short and long-term goals. Whether you're looking to stay solo, bring on partne ... Show More
39m 51s
Aug 2025
325: Time Blocking For Better Bookkeeping Habits Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Accountant Owner Or Self-Employed
<p>Business owners often struggle to find the time to do the bookkeeping for their business. This is a topic that I see come up often with many of the business owners I work with. I understand how much this can cause issues in your business, especially when you know how importa ... Show More
14m 33s
Mar 2025
287: How To Set Up A Loan In QuickBooks Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed
<p>A common question I receive from clients is how they should be recording their loans in QuickBooks. I often see clients set up their loans the wrong way. They will sometimes appear on a report where they shouldn’t be, which can throw off any tax planning the client is trying ... Show More
14m 53s
Mar 2024
2088: How to Find a Good Tax Preparer by Kelley Long of Financial Finesse on CPA, EA & Tax Planning
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2088: Kelley Long with FinancialFinesse.com shares invaluable insights on choosing the right tax preparer to navigate compl ... Show More
10m 58s
Are you worried a tax strategy could land you in trouble with the IRS? In this episode, Mike Jesowshek sits down with tax attorney Ed Lyon to break down what tax risk actually means. They explain why most business owners do not get in trouble for smart tax planning, where the line between gray-area strategy and fraud really sits, and why proper implementati ... Show More
