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Business Made Simple Podcast

#116: Mike Michalowicz—How to Structure Your Business Finances to Maximize Profit

Oct 1, 2018
55:53
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In this episode, business finance expert Mike Michalowicz shares his system for structuring business finances to prioritize profit. He emphasizes the importance of being honest about your financial situation and provides strategies for monitoring cash flow and managing taxes. The chapter also explores the benefits of hiring part-time employees, maximizing productivity, and the power of vulnerability in business.
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Quick takeaways

  • Prioritizing profit at the beginning of each month reshapes the mindset around profit and expenses.
  • Creating separate accounts for income, expenses, taxes, and profit provides clarity and discipline in financial management.

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Allocate profit first

The podcast episode discusses the importance of prioritizing profit in business finances. The host emphasizes the need to allocate profit at the beginning of the month rather than waiting until the end. Using a percentage-based system, a portion of the income should be set aside as profit, which serves as a reward for owning the business. The speaker recommends starting with a small percentage and gradually increasing it over time. By making profit a priority, business owners can shift their mindset and build financial stability.

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