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Looking for a less stressful way to handle your business' finances? Learn what mistakes to avoid and the tools that will help you master money even if you're a busy entrepreneur! Small Business Finances Around 27 million working-age Americans began or are running a business you may be one of them. I remember when I started freelancing it was a supplemental income. Eventually, though, it transitioned into my main work. I knew I needed to step it up and run it like a business. So I took care of the paperwork and started educating myself. There are days those deadlines get tight and I'm stressed but I enjoy doing the work I'm doing and spending more time with my family. Win-win in my book. Whether you're freelancing, doing a side hustle, or launching a business, it will take work. Not only do you have to work on the front end- so to speak  – producing the product or service you're selling, but you also have to be smart about the back end stuff. One key component? Finances. Quite simply getting the money squared away makes sure you're actually running a business and not an expensive hobby. I shared a little bit of my story in past episodes, which I hope gives a glimpse of what to expect. However, it's limited to my own business which may be different from yours. I know someone who has the breadth and depth of skills and can show you the ropes. Today small business coach and author Sylvia Moe Inks is on the show to share her knowledge. We're going to discuss: the biggest mistakes small business owners make (& how to avoid them) creating a system to make taxes much easier a tool to cut down on the back and forth of emails Hope you enjoy! Resources for Business Finances If you two are ready to start or grow your business, here are some resources to check out to make sure your money is best used wisely. Connect with Sylvia: SMI Financial Coaching | LinkedIn Small Business Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur: Blueprint for Building a Solid, Profitable Business 

Learn how you can get back into the swing of things and effectively network! Effective Networking Tips for Busy Parents For better and worse the pandemic has shifted how we work. For some families, working from home has now become an option. That's blessing for sure. Some companies have shifted how they communicate, with in-person meeting being replaced with chats, emails, and video conferencing. However, there's benefits for in-person events like conferences and team strategy sessions for a big project or to connect with coworkers. With in-person events opening back up, you may feel a bit rusty with essential skills like networking. Whether you're an entrepreneur, remote worker, or back full time in the office, it's vital that you That's why I'm thrilled to have Michelle Jackson on the show today. She's an author and content creator and the founder of The Brand Building Lab where she helps entrepreneurs dial in and design a profitable and authentic business that positively impacts their community. I've known her for probably 10 years now and I can tell you she has a gift for connecting with people and networking. In this episode, we'll get into: why the old model of networking doesn't work where and how you can organically connect with people how to develop a strategy that's a effective and fun Hope you enjoy! Resources If you're ready to jump into building your career and finances, here are a few of my favorite resources that we covered in the episode plus more. Best Budget and Money Apps: Personal Capital, Tiller, Mint Grab Your Copy: Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money The Brand Building Lab Connect with Michelle: Twitter Small Business Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur: Blueprint for Building a Solid, Profitable Business Finding the Best Paying Side Hustles for You How to Master Your Small Business Finances Career Advice from Conan O'Brien If you want to chat more about creating better money habits, questions, or share your own tips, please join us at Thriving Families on Facebook. We'd love to see you there! Thank You to Our Sponsor Coastal! Support for this podcast comes from Coastal Credit Union! Come check out Coastal today if you're living in the Raleigh Durham area and looking to bank better. As a credit union, Coastal serves its members first and foremost including an annual loyalty bonus. We've been members for years and love their service and competitive rates on checking and savings accounts! Support the Podcast! Thank you so much for listening to the podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful, here are some ways to support it. Spread the word! If you enjoyed this episode and think it can help a buddy get on the path to dumping debt and become financially free, please share. Join our coffee group ☕: Get access to exclusive behind the scenes videos, chats, and more! Leave a review. Honest feedback and reviews make a big difference and gets the word out about the podcast. Leave your review on Apple or Stitcher. Grab a copy of Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money. My book is designed for a busy couple to set up their finances in four weeks. Get tips and tools that have worked for other couples on their journey of building their marriage and wealth together!

In this latest podcast episode, we interview Sylvia Inks (SMI Financial Coaching). Sylvia works with small business owners with the "nuts and bolts" of managing, operating, and owning a business. She goes into a business, identifies the inefficiencies and makes "tune ups" to get the business more automated, scalable, efficient, and more profitable. We discuss the areas that business owners most commonly struggle in including automation, scheduling, transitioning from paper to electronic records, billing, and how SMI Financial Coaching can help solve these business challenges. Bio: Sylvia Inks is a business strategist, finance expert, and speaker who teaches small business owners how to make sense of their numbers (so they know what to do differently) and build multiple profitable income streams. She's helped coaches, consultants, and creative experts find hidden opportunities to make more money without having to chase down more leads. Sylvia is the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book, “Small Business Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur – Blueprint for Building a Solid, Profitable Business.” Sylvia has been a guest on podcasts like Side Hustle Nation, Influencers Radio, His & Her Money, The Military Money Show, Paychecks and Balances, and Couple Money. Sylvia holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Before starting her business, she worked as a financial consultant for Accenture, one of the world's largest consulting firms, helping Fortune 500 organizations achieve their business and financial goals. She lives in Raleigh with her husband and two sons. Sylvia is available for comment, interviews, and speaking engagements on: Coaching Business, Pricing Your Services, Multiple Streams of Income, Money Management, Tools, Systems, and Resources Links to the resources mentioned in the show: 1. SMI Financial Coaching (http://www.smifinancialcoaching.com) 2. “Small Business Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur – Blueprint for Building a Solid, Profitable Business (https://amzn.to/3Ebsyyi) 3. Check out this week's sponsor - City Vest, and their upcoming investment offerings.

There are many small business owners that have a great product or service but struggle with their business finances. This pandemic has seen many businesses close as soon as there was an interruption in operations. Even worse, many of these companies have been wasting money that could have helped them generate greater profits.   Sylvia Inks identifies that many of these owners just need a little help understanding their finances and managing their budget. Sylvia is a business coach, finance expert, and speaker who teaches small business owners how to grow profitable businesses by focusing on systems, pricing, and diversification with 5+ income streams.      She is the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book, “Small Business Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur – Blueprint for Building a Solid, Profitable Business.”  And in this episode, she shares how owners can stop wasting money, determine appropriate pricing strategies, and create more profits.   Partner: Download our Sample Deal Package   Insights to Create a More Profitable Business Sylvia helps small business owners who struggle with finances The top financial struggles small businesses go through   I see smart business owners with a great product or service, but they are one step away from having to go back to corporate America because they can’t manage their finances.    The ongoing impact of early money impressions that people receive  How to start to manage your finances, but first answer these three questions: Do you have a business plan? Do you have a working budget? (this is key!)  How are you paying yourself?   If you don’t have a business plan, you don't know where your business is going.    The steps to take to create an efficient budget  Tips on paying yourself while running a profitable business Process of how to pay yourself when dealing with fluctuating income  Sylvia’s book best-selling book, Small Business Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur How to manage your personal and business monies, and the ramifications if you manage them incorrectly   Never commingle personal and business money which could result in IRS penalties.   The process to ensure you are not inadvertently crossing lines and opening yourself up to penalties or problems with the IRS Document everything!  How to find money in your budget that you didn’t even know was there! Should you be spending money on tools or further education?  A small business case study and how Sylvia solved their financial problems Tips on creating a pricing strategy   The two areas that I see small business owners fiercely compete are customer service and quality.   Effective marketing strategies for small business success How are you helping your clients and/or customers?  Managing your email marketing The question that Sylvia would hope every business owner would ask her: How are you investing in yourself for a better ROI?    Bullseye Round Apparent Failure: I hired someone to create my website that I was not comfortable with. My gut reaction was correct, and I hired someone else to fix it. Listen to your gut!    Digital Resource: Atomic Habits   Most Recommended Book: I Will Teach You to Be Rich (Ramit Sethi)   Daily Habit: Creating a productivity schedule    Current Curiosity: Small Business Marketing    Wish I Knew When I Was Starting Out: Creating an email list earlier on.   Best Place to Grab a Bite in North Carolina: Brothers of New York Pizza    Get in Touch with Sylvia: Free email course: Top 5 Tools to Save You Time & Money in Your Small Business

Sylvia Inks is a business coach, finance expert, and speaker who teaches small business owners how to make sense of their numbers so they know what to do differently and build multiple profitable income streams. Sylvia Inks Real Estate Background:  Business coach, finance expert, and speaker  Focuses on teaching small business owners how to build multiple income streams Author of a #1 Amazon best-selling book, “Small Business Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur - Blueprint for building a solid, profitable business” Based in Raleigh, NC Say hi to her at       for more info on groundbreaker.co  Best Ever Tweet: “I constantly see small business owners make the same 5 expensive mistakes” - Sylvia Inks

Sylvia Inks is a business coach, finance expert, and speaker who teaches small business owners how to make sense of their numbers (so they know what to do differently) and build multiple profitable income streams. She’s helped coaches, consultants, and service providers find hidden opportunities to make more money without having to chase down more leads. Sylvia is the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book, “Small Business Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur – Blueprint for Building a Solid, Profitable Business.” Sylvia has been a guest on podcasts like Side Hustle Nation, Influencers Radio, His & Her Money, The Military Money Show, Paychecks and Balances, and Couple Money. 6+ years as financial & business coach, author of #1 Amazon bestseller, Small Business Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur – Blueprint for Building a Solid, Profitable BusinessHelp coaches, consultants, and service providers find hidden opportunities to make more money (doing what they’re already doing) and build multiple income streams to recession-proof their businesses. Have over 7 streams of income in small business, including coaching, sub-contracting, speaking events, online course, membership, book, affiliate marketing, and referral commissions. Connect with Sylvia:SMI Financial Coaching 5 Unconventional Ways to Earn More Money Free online courseSmall Business Finance Book

Sylvia Inks is a business coach, finance expert, and speaker who teaches small business owners how to make sense of their numbers (so they know what to do differently) and build multiple profitable income streams.  Sylvia is the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book, “Small Business Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur – Blueprint for Building a Solid, Profitable Business. Work With Sylvia: https://smifinancialcoaching.com Meet MeiLani: https://whynotmeacademy.com/ Learn Airbnb: https://whynotmeairbnb.com/    

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In this episode we discuss the importance of Sales Skills and Money Management Skills. Sales Skills: Asking Questions  Finding the Pain Taking Notes Creating a Personalized Solution  Building a Referral Tree Practice  Book Recommendation: The Sandler Rules: 49 Timeless Selling Principles and How to Apply Them Financial Literacy: Prepare for Long Term Investment  Quickbooks  Focus on what works Invest in Education  Invest in People  Book Recommendations:  Small Business Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur: Blueprint for Building a Solid, Profitable Business --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allenchaney/message

Only two-thirds of businesses stay in business two years, and only half of small businesses will make it to the five year mark. This can happen even when a business appears to be doing well, if the owner isn't taking a hard, realistic look at their finances and planning accordingly. When margins are slim, it can only take one unexpected expense—or an unfortunate series of small expenses—to derail a business's bank account. There may not be a foolproof formula for success, but knowing how to manage your money well is definitely an ingredient. You have to get comfortable with those numbers if you want to survive and thrive in running your small business. -Sylvia Inks Maybe you think you're not great with numbers, or you're not sure where to begin when it comes to financial planning for your small business, but the last thing you want to do is avoid dealing with your bottom line. The good news is, you don't have to be an accounting expert to have the financial skills necessary to maintain a profitable business! This week on the Businessese Influencer Marketing Podcast, business finance coach Sylvia Inks unlocks the mystery around budgeting and other financial considerations for the self employed. During her ten years with one of the world's largest consulting firms, Sylvia worked with Fortune 500 organizations in financial services, insurance, healthcare and technology to improve processes, performance and profitability. Now through her own business, SMI Financial Coaching, she acts as a step-by-step guide to learning the business and financial skills entrepreneurs need for success, so they have the money and time to so what they want, when they want to do it. In this episode, Sylvia discusses: business expenses many entrepreneurs overlook forming a financial plan when transitioning from a full-time job to running your own business how financial planning for your business differs from planning for your personal life how much business owners should have saved in case of emergency or to make it through a lean season when it makes sense to take on debt when starting your business helpful financial planning tools for small business owners What are your questions about financial planning for your small business? Let us know in Businessese HQ. Resources: Sylvia's websites: SMI Financial Coaching and Small Business Finance Book SMI Financial Coaching on Facebook and LinkedIn Sylvia's book: Small Business Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur: Blueprint for Building a Solid, Profitable Business The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People's Lives Better, Too) by Gretchen Rubin You make also want to check out: Spend or Skip? Where to Invest in Your Influencer Business Our Top Money Lessons The Financial Side of Your Online Business with Cathy Derus How to Handle a Late Client Payment Tax Tips for Your Online Business

  If you have thought about starting a baby boomer business venture, small, medium, or large, this episode gives you the building blocks for a smart stressless start so that you avoid the “Oh Crap” moments.  Sylvia is the author of “Small Business Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur – Blueprint for Building a Solid, Profitable Business.” - What experiences triggered the book? (2:00)                 Story of couple that looked good on outside. Simple steps taken upfront that will protect business and retirement. (2:56) Mistake of not separating business and personal funds. (4:25) 2nd Big Mistake - no budget. Budgeting for the one time yearly expenses. (6:20) Often can be losing money on products and services. (9:15) Other business owners will share information with you. (10:35) Major Points in starting your business (11:40) Creating an LLC gives an extra layer of protection. (16:30) What to do for beginning venture- blogger, writer, artist. (17:40) Two important items to account for in your budgeting. (20:18) 2 Big Mistakes for Established Businesses. (22:00) The solutions to the mistakes. Virtual Assistants in US and abroad. (24:00) Beating the tax prep overwhelm. (27:53) “Oh Crap” Moments (31:16) Music. (34:20) Death and dying. (36:15) Looking back from 95. (37:30) Final Take Away - 10 Step Check List On Line.   Resources  Fiverr  UpWork Virtual Valley Music Steve Miller - The Joker  9/26/1976 - Capitol Theatre Eagles - Take it Easy Live 1977     Contact Sylvia Inks Website: www.smifinancialcoaching.com Book URL: www.smallbusinessfinancebook.com Facebook: SMI Financial Coaching Twitter:  @smifinancial LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylviainks Link to buy book on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2ehxyVY   Thanks for sharing and showing your baby boomer pals how to subscribe to Planet BoomerVille. Planet BoomerVille is for Baby Boomers and is about being Stellar and Living Life Lively. That means Baby Boomer brain and physical health. Baby Boomer family relationships, love, sex, and romance. Making new friends. Appreciating old friends. Lot's of music, new and old. It is about new life beginning and adventures. Planet BoomerVille is about embracing the future and making your now as big as your past. Maybe bigger and even better. Why not? Why not you?

In this episode Sylvia Inks, Founder of SMI Financial Coaching and the Author of the Best Selling Book – “Small Business Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur – Blueprint for Building a Solid, Profitable Business” reveals why so many smart, successful business owners are overwhelmed, stressed, and struggling to create and maintain a profitable business.Sylvia explains how many entrepreneurs are great at what they do but are so focused on their products and services that they don’t give the necessary time and attention to their finances.You’ll learn some of the biggest mistakes aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners are making and how this can have a huge impact on the success and even survival of their business.Sylvia also shares the story that led her to develop the tools and strategies that are now helping small business owners identify, implement, and manage practical, low-stress financial solutions that allow their businesses to grow.To learn more about SMI Financial Coaching visit http://SMIFinancialCoaching.comTo grab a copy of Sylvia’s Best Selling book, “Small Business Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur – Blueprint for Building a Solid, Profitable Business” visit http://SmallBusinessFinanceBook.com

In this episode Sylvia Inks, Founder of SMI Financial Coaching and the Author of the Best Selling Book – “Small Business Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur – Blueprint for Building a Solid, Profitable Business” reveals why so many smart, successful business owners are overwhelmed, stressed, and struggling to create and maintain a profitable business.Sylvia explains how many entrepreneurs are great at what they do but are so focused on their products and services that they don’t give the necessary time and attention to their finances.You’ll learn some of the biggest mistakes aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners are making and how this can have a huge impact on the success and even survival of their business.Sylvia also shares the story that led her to develop the tools and strategies that are now helping small business owners identify, implement, and manage practical, low-stress financial solutions that allow their businesses to grow.To learn more about SMI Financial Coaching visit http://SMIFinancialCoaching.comTo grab a copy of Sylvia’s Best Selling book, “Small Business Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur – Blueprint for Building a Solid, Profitable Business” visit http://SmallBusinessFinanceBook.com