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Taxes, Taxes, Taxes as easy as 123!
It’s that time of year. The time we start talking about year end and taxes. The holidays are over and now business owners are focused on getting things ready for tax time. January for us means 1099’s, W2’s, cleanups and year end close. It’s a rush to get things in order and get everything ready to do your taxes. Here’s some tips to help you prepare for year end that will make your taxes smoother:
4 Reasons you need an Emergency Fund for your small business or nonprofit
One of the first things I do when I start working with a small business or a nonprofit is tell them they need to establish a reserve or emergency fund. I think this should be done before they start to pay off debt, plan for an expansion or whatever else they have their sights on. Why?
Here are 4 reasons I believe this is a must for every small business and nonprofit:
Snap out of it! Dear me…
I saw a post recently about writing a letter to your childhood self. So it go me thinking about what I would say to the younger version of me. We all need words of encouragement and strength. Who better than to provide that encouragement than me.
I’m Back!
Wow! It's been a minute since I was last on here. March 2020 to be exact. 2020 was a wild ride of a year for us all! Let me catch you up on all that has been going on since I last posted. Being in the middle of a pandemic got me to thinking more about my goals. I...
It’s Time…
The year is winding down and you are wrapping up your work year as you take time off for the holidays but now is the time to focus on your finances. Tax time will be here before you know it so you want to be prepared but it is also a time to focus on what has went...
Feel the Fear
Feel the Fear My daughter is 11 and she just took her first real roller coaster ride. She didn’t seem to be afraid at all. It was a wooden roller coaster that topped out at 73 mph. As one who has spent my life riding roller coasters I must admit it was the most...
Something Special
On a recent trip we stayed at a hotel we have stayed at many times. The reason we keep coming back here is the “extras”. This hotel is not extra fancy but the little things they do make it where you want to return each time. They provide guests with water, tea, coffee...
Broke down and beat down
When my daughter was born I took time away from work to be a mom. I also used that time to finish up my bachelor’s degree that I had been working on for over 15 years and to go on and get my graduate degree. It wasn’t an easy time. My husband and I had planned for me...
Let go of the funk.
I have struggled forever with my weight. Many years ago I actually set intentions and started going to WW. I lost 58 lbs in 8 months. I looked fabulous. It wasn’t sustainable. Why? I was eating such small amounts of food and was going against my body. I still didn’t...
8 ways to increase your energy
Here are my 8 tips for increasing your energy when you need a pick me up. When I am really low in energy I will combine several of these for a super boost. Try to do at least one of these every day to keep your vibe high. 1) Take a nap. Sometimes you simply need rest....