Business By The Books with Danielle Hayden Midyear Business Review: Refocus, Rework & Still Hit Your Goals – Ep. 229
We're officially at the halfway point of 2025, and no, it's not too late to make this year your most productive year yet!
In this episode, Danielle is joined by one of our numbers experts from our amazing Kickstart Accounting team, Account Manager Becky Teves, to talk through the biggest obstacles she sees small business owners experiencing right now, and how you can finish this year strong and strategic.
Key Takeaways:
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It's Not Too Late to Pivot Your 2025 Goals: You still have time to course-correct and make strategic decisions based on what's working, even if it means setting fresh goals for the second half of the year.
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Big Changes Take Time to Show Results: Don't be discouraged if you're not seeing immediate profits from decisions made months ago. Practicing patience is a key part of financial growth.
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Connect with Your Money Team: Email is great, but nothing beats a face-to-face call to dig into your numbers, goals, and strategies. And if you're a Kickstart client, these calls are included in your package—use them!
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There are No Dumb Questions: Even if you're not sure what to ask your money team, speaking up opens the door to helpful conversations and solutions you didn't even know were available.
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Prep Now to Avoid the Year-End Scramble: From making sure all accounts and expenses are accounted for to collecting W9s from contractors, taking small steps now will save you major stress come tax season as well as give you more time to focus on your business and its growth.
Topics Discussed:
(00:11 – 00:38) Why Midyear is Not the Time to Write Off the Rest of the Year
(00:39 – 01:56) How to Rework Your Goals and Practice Financial Patience
(02:07 – 05:49) The Real Value of Calls with Your Money Team and What Happens on Them
(05:49 – 07:09) Midyear Action Steps: What to Send Your Accountant Now for the Future
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