Business By The Books with Danielle Hayden

Do you want to know what successes and challenges shaped our journey at kickstart last year? In this episode, Danielle dives deep into the highs and lows, the wins and challenges that made the journey of Kickstart a success– don't forget to watch this episode if you want to take your business game to the next level. Topics Discussed: Intro (0:00) What Did Go Well (1:26) Recap: Implemented New System (3:29) What Didn't Go Well (5:29) Lessons Learnt (5:55) Money Mindset Mastery Framework (6:27) Know Your Numbers: Monthly Internal Review Process (7:31) Number 1 Tool: Core Values (8:57) Recession and Economics Slowdown: What We Noticed Last Year (10:32) Why You Must Look at Your Numbers on Monthly Basis (11:23) Celebrate Every Single Win (12:34) Stay Proactive (14:25) For help with business finances and more, visit: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started/ Connect with Danielle: Instagram | @Daniellehayden__OH Instagram | @Kickstartaccounting Website | Kickstart Accounting, Inc. Facebook | Kickstart Accounting, Inc. Get Started Today: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started

Are you planning to expand your business by hiring new team members in 2024? Then this episode is for you! Today, Jamie Van Cuyk, owner and lead consultant of Growing Your Team, joins Danielle for the second time on this show to talk about hiring and onboarding teams as small business owners. Tune in to learn Jamie's unique perspective on hiring! Topics Discussed: Intro (0:00) Jamie's Mission: Helping Business Owners Hire Confidently (1:31) Hiring Trends in Small Businesses Amid Economic Uncertainty (2:43) Spending Gap, and Hiring Strategies for Small Businesses (5:26) Hiring Trends: AI's Impact on Processes (8:06) Changes in Application Process: What's New? (11:55) Four Hiring Signs for Small Businesses (14:13) Hiring Expert Level VS Entry Level Worker (18:18) Affordability and Budgeting: Hiring for Small Business Growth (19:55) Money Mindset Mastery Framework (23:14) Key Things: Hiring Entry-level Employees with a Skill Set and Training Them for Success. (24:18) Interview Questions for Entry Level Employees (29:32) Business Owners Having No TIme for Hiring (30:40) Do You Wanna Hire but Scared to be a Leader? (32:46) Acton Steps Before Launching Jobs (35:43) Criteria: Finding Your Ideal Candidate (38:21) Reminder: Hire When Your Business Needs to Hire (46:04) For help with business profiles and more, visit: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started/ Connect with Jamie: Website | growingyourteam.com LinkedIn | Jamie (Stringer) Van Cuyk Instagram | @growingyourteam Connect with Danielle: Instagram | @Daniellehayden__OH Instagram | @Kickstartaccounting Website | Kickstart Accounting, Inc. Facebook | Kickstart Accounting, Inc. Get Started Today: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started

Are you tired of setting New Year's resolutions that never stick? In this episode, Danielle challenges the traditional resolution mindset. Say goodbye to failed goals in your personal and business life. Discover the financial goal setting worksheet that propelled a seven-figure business to success. This isn't just a promise – it's a proven strategy for long-term financial success. Tune in now to stop resolving and start achieving. Topics Discussed: Intro (0:00) Say No to Things that Don't Align with your Goals (1:24) Prioritizing Personal and Business Goals Based on Current Season of Life. (3:49) Kickstart Accounting Financial Goal Setting Worksheet (7:10) Money Mindset Mastery Framework (9:02) Profit Assessment: Top Selling Product OR Service Line (10:04) Aligning Business Expenses with Goals for Long-Term Success (11:16) Business's Final Net Profit (13:49) Looking Forward: Setting Business Goals and Intentions for the Year (15:21) Profit Goal: Amount of Final Net Profit (18:32) For help with business and personal goals and more, visit: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started/ Connect with Danielle: Instagram | @Daniellehayden__OH Instagram | @Kickstartaccounting Website | Kickstart Accounting, Inc. Facebook | Kickstart Accounting, Inc. Get Started Today: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started

Ever wondered how you can use Google to boost your business' online presence? In this episode, Mindy Kramer, CEO of 20Degrees Media joins Danielle to share valuable insights for boosting Google Business profiles. From maintaining consistent information to leveraging Google Voice, Mindy's tips are a goldmine for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Tune in now for a dose of practical marketing strategies! ➡ FREE PDF: The Top 5 Things Every Business Should Have On Google https://660a9c-3.myshopify.com/pages/freebie ➡ Mindy's Google Business Profile Workshop Pre-Sale: https://20degreesmediashop.com/collections/marketingworkshops 💵 USE PROMO CODE: kickstart Topics Discussed: Intro (0:00) Mindy's Mission: Marketing Growth for Diverse Businesses (0:18) Simple Business Strategies: How Mindy Works with Clients? (3:41) Google Business Profiles: Importance and Action Steps (7:10) Significance of Business Naming in Branding and Establishing an Online Presence (9:24) Money Mindset Mastery Framework (13:26) Phone Number OR Google Voice for Businesses (14:30) Google Business Profile: Google Hours and Photos (16:01) Perry Shares Workshop Insights (21:05) Using Numbers and Analytics for Business Decisions (23:55) Book the Calls (26:13) Numbers Impact on Money Mindset (28:20) Hashtags: Perry's Favourite Business Numbers (29:42) For help with business profiles and more, visit: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started/ Connect with Mindy Kramer: Website | Marketing Agency Workshops| Workshops Instagram | @20degreesmedia Connect with Danielle: Instagram | @Daniellehayden__OH Instagram | @Kickstartaccounting Website | Kickstart Accounting, Inc. Facebook | Kickstart Accounting, Inc. Get Started Today: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started

Are you mixing your business and personal expenses? Don't put your business in jeopardy! In this episode, Danielle discusses why it's important to keep your business and personal finances separate and the dangers of not doing so. This is a must-listen episode for both old and new entrepreneurs! Topics Discussed: Intro (0:00) No Judgement at Kickstart: Client Afraid to Share Details (0:39) Examples of Commingling (3:18) Why You Shouldn't Commingle? (5:02) Personal Spending VS Business Spending Problem: Cash is the Reason Why Businesses Fail (7:17) Money Mindset Mastery Framework (9:37) Claiming Your Tax Deductions (10:39) IRS Definition of Qualified Business Expense (12:17) Partnerships: Fellow Business Owners May Consider Commingling as Theft (13:23) Moving Forward: Commingled Funds and Accountable Reimbursement Plan (14:22) Best Practices To Avoid Commingling (16:51) Bookkeeping is the Foundation (20:29) Need help organizing your finances? visit: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started/ Connect with Danielle: Instagram | @Daniellehayden__OH Instagram | @Kickstartaccounting Website | Kickstart Accounting, Inc. Facebook | Kickstart Accounting, Inc. Get Started Today: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started

Are you running a small business and feeling a bit lost about the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act and BOI report? Well, you're not alone. In this episode of Entrepreneur Money Stories Danielle delves into the what, why, and how of the BOI report. Join us as Danielle unravels the details of the BOI report, outlines key compliance factors, and ensures you're prepared for what lies ahead. Topics Discussed: Intro (0:00) Unlock CTA Secrets, BOI Insights and Prepare for 2024 (0:59) Penalties: Stay Out of Trouble (2:18) CTA Filing in 2024 (2:59) BOI Report Filing Requirements (05:14) Four Criterias: Are you a Beneficial Owner? (6:49) Mindset Mastery Framework (8:20) Actionable Framework for Compliance (9:23) BOI Filing is Free (11:41) For help with BOI filing and more, visit: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started/ Connect with Danielle: Instagram | @Daniellehayden__OH Instagram | @Kickstartaccounting Website | Kickstart Accounting, Inc. Facebook | Kickstart Accounting, Inc. Get Started Today: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started

Have you encountered challenges managing the cash flow amidst seasonal changes within your business? In this episode, Danielle shares the solution, and it's called the KSA framework. Discover how this framework can guide you through different business seasons. Tune in now as Danielle shares the secrets to managing and optimizing your finances, ensuring your business sails smoothly in every season. Topics Discussed: Intro (0:00) Client's Example: Successfully Launched a Retail Location Despite Seasonality (0:59) Introducing Framework (4:22) Step One: Identify Seasonality (4:46) Step Two: Identify the Type of Seasonality (5:25) Step Three: Prepare (8:08) Money Mindset Mastery Framework (10:44) Save for Tax Reserve and Get a Line of Credit (11:46) Prepare Yourself for Downtime (13:18) Strategies during Peak Months (15:10) Step Four: Manage Your Mindset (17:28) For help with your business finances and more, visit: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started/ Connect with Danielle: Instagram | @Daniellehayden__OH Instagram | @Kickstartaccounting Website | Kickstart Accounting, Inc. Facebook | Kickstart Accounting, Inc. Get Started Today: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started

As an entrepreneur, it's important to keep your money mindset strong during times of change. In this episode, Josh Hall, Web Design Business Educator and Founder of web design agency In Transit Studios, joins Danielle to talk about his money mindset journey and how to keep your mindset strong during transition periods, especially when things are not going well in your personal life so it doesn't affect your business. Listen in to learn how to transform your business and life! Topics Discussed: Intro (0:00) Josh Hall Mission: Empowering Web Designers for Success (2:07) Why Josh Sold his Agency? (2:55) Choosing Courses Over Coaching and Mastermind (6:24) How Josh Built Momentum with the Significant First Launch? (7:37) Transitioning Mindset from Recurring Revenue to Courses (10:00) Why Josh Opt for Courses Over Memberships Initially? (12:06) Josh Shares Insights on His Money Mindset Amid Changes (14:22) Josh's Advice to Year One self: Value Yourself (16:40) Money Mindset Mastery Framework (21:07) Money Mindset Amid Business Pivots (22:10) Discovered Need through Three C's: Coaching, Community, and Course (24:04) Returning to Normal: Perception vs. Reality in Economics (26:21) Josh's Shares his Trigger for Action (28:29) Ask Yourself: What's Working and What's Not (29:02) Money Mindset Lesson: Analyzing Expenses and Spending Patterns (31:22) Maintain Consistency Through Challenging Times (38:09) Business Comfort Assessment (41:36) For help with your financial statements and more, visit: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started/ Connect with Josh Hall: Website | joshhall.co Instagram | @joshhallco YouTube | Josh Hall Podcast | Web Design Business with Josh Hall Connect with Danielle: Instagram | @Daniellehayden__OH Instagram | @Kickstartaccounting Website | Kickstart Accounting, Inc. Facebook | Kickstart Accounting, Inc. Get Started Today: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started/

Do you do your own bookkeeping? Are you ready for this year's tax season? In this episode, Aubrey, Kickstart Accounting Onboarding Specialist, joins Danielle to talk about some DIY bookkeeping horror stories, answer frequently asked questions from business owners who do their own bookkeeping, and discuss how to be ready for this tax season. Tune in to learn everything a business owner needs to know about bookkeeping! Topics Discussed: Intro (0:00) Bookkeeping (1:06) Discovery Calls: Bookkeeping Dilemmas Unpacked (2:05) Understanding Bookkeeping (2:58) QuickBooks Automation Can Lead to Chaos (03:45) Lead Your Business and Leave Bookkeeping to Experts (5:22) Messy Records Reveal Missed Tax Savings (7:00) DIY Bookkeeping Pitfalls: Shift to Strategic Thinking (9:02) Mindset Mastery Framework (12:57) Outsource Bookkeeping for Growth and Accountability Simplified (13:58) Value the Snapshot for Accuracy (18:22) Embrace CEO mindset (19:11) Bookkeeping Horror Story and CPA defined (20:06) Client's Business Turned From Pumpkin to Beautiful Carriage (23:11) Report Card Effect (24:16) For help with your financial statements and more, visit: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started/ Connect with Danielle: Instagram | @Daniellehayden__OH Instagram | @Kickstartaccounting Website | Kickstart Accounting, Inc. Facebook | Kickstart Accounting, Inc. Get Started Today: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started

Do you want to explore the tax benefits of hiring your children and paying them? In this episode, Danielle Hayden introduces a strategic framework, addressing legal considerations, task legitimacy, documentation, compliance with state laws, and reasons for reconsideration. Tune in for a tax-smart and opportunity-rich framework. Topics Discussed: Intro (0:00) Client Example: Family-Business Balance (1:02) Framework: Evaluate Tax Strategy for Benefits (3:58) Step One: Identify the Legal Structure for the Appropriate Payment Approach (4:42) Money Mindset Mastery Framework (7:31) Step Two: Consider Your Children (8:32) Step Three: Document the Work (9:29) State Laws (11:38) Last Step: Evaluate Why You Might Not Hire Your Children (12:19) Quick Recap (14:13) For help with your business strategies and more, visit: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started/ Connect with Danielle: Instagram | @Daniellehayden__OH Instagram | @Kickstartaccounting Website | Kickstart Accounting, Inc. Facebook | Kickstart Accounting, Inc. Get Started Today: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started