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My top 4 ROIs (Returns on Investment)

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My top 4 ROIs (Returns on Investment)

Today, I’m talking about some of the best things I’ve invested in during my time as a business owner that have brought me a good return on investment. I’m also sharing how you can determine if something will be a good ROI for you in your business.  

Join me today to learn how you can break through any mindset barriers you have when it comes to spending money and make smart investments that will bring you a good return. 

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Today, I’m talking about some of the best things I’ve invested in during my time as a business owner that have brought me a good return on investment. I’m also sharing how you can determine if something will be a good ROI for you in your business.  

Join me today to learn how you can break through any mindset barriers you have when it comes to spending money and make smart investments that will bring you a good return. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Thinking about money as an artist 2:22

  • Some of the best things I’ve invested in 7:00

  • How can you tell if something is worth your money? 28:26

  • The value of Money Bootcamp 33:04

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Links:

Join the free live class, Understand Your Taxes and Make Money

Book a free 15-minute call with Lisa Zayiha, coach: https://schedulewithlisaz.as.me/consultationcall

Sarah M. Chappell: https://sarahmchappell.com/

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Mistakes People Make When Working with an Accountant

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Mistakes People Make When Working with an Accountant

Have you ever wondered what questions you should ask when you’re hiring a new accountant?

Today, I’m explaining some of the biggest mistakes I see people make when they begin to work with an accountant and clarifying what you don’t get when hiring an accountant. 

Listen to today’s episode to learn how working with an accountant could work for your small business, some of the benefits and how you can make sure you pick the right one for you. 

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Have you ever wondered what questions you should ask when you’re hiring a new accountant?

Today, I’m explaining some of the biggest mistakes I see people make when they begin to work with an accountant and clarifying what you don’t get when hiring an accountant. 

Listen to today’s episode to learn how working with an accountant could work for your small business, some of the benefits and how you can make sure you pick the right one for you. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • The disconnect between art and business 10:19

  • Learning about new tax credits 14:14

  • How to know which questions you should ask your new accountant 20:13

  • Estimated quarterly taxes and why they are so important 24:42

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Join the free live class, Understand Your Taxes and Make Money

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Your Complete Guide to the New Student Loan Forgiveness

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Your Complete Guide to the New Student Loan Forgiveness

In today’s timely bonus episode, I am sharing some information on student loans, the new SAVE program and how this new program can help lower your payments and still lead to student loan forgiveness. 

Join me as I give you all the nitty-gritty details about your student loans including who qualifies for the SAVE program and how you can make sure you sign up for it to take advantage. 

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In today’s timely bonus episode, I am sharing some information on student loans, the new SAVE program and how this new program can help lower your payments and still lead to student loan forgiveness. 

Join me as I give you all the nitty-gritty details about your student loans including who qualifies for the SAVE program and how you can make sure you sign up for it to take advantage. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • What’s different about the SAVE program and what does it include? 3:33

  • Forgiveness of your loan 8:00

  • Who qualifies for the SAVE program 10:12

  • What is the Fresh Start program? 18:00

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Links:

Federal Student Aid website

Waitlist for Money Bootcamp

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3 Secrets to Extra Money in Your Tax Deductions

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3 Secrets to Extra Money in Your Tax Deductions

Today, I want to talk about 2 areas of the tax code where you can get more money as a deduction than you actually spent and how you can make the most of these deductions during tax season.

Join me in this episode to learn how you can maximize your tax deductions and get the most money in your pocket. 

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Today, I want to talk about 2 areas of the tax code where you can get more money as a deduction than you actually spent and how you can make the most of these deductions during tax season.

Join me in this episode to learn how you can maximize your tax deductions and get the most money in your pocket. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Tracking your mileage deduction 4:08

  • The expense method vs. mileage method 8:31

  • Standard vs. standardized per diems 16:33

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Free visual tax deductions guide

MileIQ  Use code HCOL124A for a 20% discount

Per diem meals rate lookup

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LLCs & Why You Need to Separate Your Accounts

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LLCs & Why You Need to Separate Your Accounts

Today, I’m sharing an article I wrote about why it’s so important to keep your personal and business bank accounts separate as an entrepreneur. I’m also sharing information about LLC’s vs. a sole proprietorship and if having an LLC really changes anything during tax time. 

Join me in this episode to hear why mixing your personal and business accounts can hurt your business and to learn more about whether you should switch to an LLC.  

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Today, I’m sharing an article I wrote about why it’s so important to keep your personal and business bank accounts separate as an entrepreneur. I’m also sharing information about LLC’s vs. a sole proprietorship and if having an LLC really changes anything during tax time. 

Join me in this episode to hear why mixing your personal and business accounts can hurt your business and to learn more about whether you should switch to an LLC.  

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • LLC’s and your taxes 1:09

  • Why your personal and business accounts should be separated 2:19

  • Can you operate as a sole proprietorship or do you need an LLC? 6:04

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VVRKSHOP, Paddy Johnson: https://www.vvrkshop.art/

IRS 9 point list for hobby vs business

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