Build to Enough
226 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsLittle Fish Accounting presents Build To Enough. The pursuit of endless growth and scaling can leave entrepreneurs feeling burned out and unfulfilled. This podcast explores how to build sustainable, purpose-driven businesses that align with your lifestyle and values, rather than defined by rapid expansion alone. On this show, we’ll reframe definitions of success, provide strategies for structuring companies around desired lifestyles, and share stories of entrepreneurs finding deeper fulfillment by focusing on “enough.” Join us as we discuss moving off the hamster wheel and building businesses with balance and meaning.
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24 | Nikita Mitchell on Balancing a Full-Time Career and Side Hustle
February 18, 2020 17:02 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBHave you ever wondered if your side hustle should be your main source of income, felt hesitant to take a big leap because of your current financial security? If so, you’re not alone! There are tons of people who work both a 9-5 and a passion project — and enjoy the luxury of doing them simultaneously. Today on the podcast, we’re chatting with Nikita Mitchel who is one of such people! By day, she works in business planning and reporting at a global tech company, and in her spare time, she ru...
Episode 24 - Interview with Nikita Mitchell
February 18, 2020 17:02 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBHave you ever wondered if your side hustle should be your main source of income, felt hesitant to take a big leap because of your current financial security? If so, you’re not alone! There are tons of people who work both a 9-5 and a passion project — and enjoy the luxury of doing them simultaneously. Today on the podcast, we’re chatting with Nikita Mitchel who is one of such people! By day, she works in business planning and reporting at a global tech company, and in her spare time, she ru...
23 | Four Common Errors Small Businesses Make & How To Avoid Them
February 12, 2020 22:05 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MBYour small business journey can feel like a lot of trial and error in the beginning, so in this episode, we’re breaking down four common errors that can and should be avoided at all costs from the start. From underpaying estimated taxes and filing late, to not separating your expenses or taking advantage of deductibles — this quick episode aims to save you time, money, and the headache of having to scramble when your tax burden comes due! Find us online: Website: www.littlefishaccounti...
Four Common Errors Small Businesses Make & How To Avoid Them
February 12, 2020 22:05 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MBYour small business journey can feel like a lot of trial and error in the beginning, so in this episode, we’re breaking down four common errors that can and should be avoided at all costs from the start. From underpaying estimated taxes and filing late, to not separating your expenses or taking advantage of deductibles — this quick episode aims to save you time, money, and the headache of having to scramble when your tax burden comes due! Find us online: Website: www.littlefis...
Episdode 23 - Four Common Errors
February 12, 2020 22:05 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MBYour small business journey can feel like a lot of trial and error in the beginning, so in this episode, we’re breaking down four common errors that can and should be avoided at all costs from the start. From underpaying estimated taxes and filing late, to not separating your expenses or taking advantage of deductibles — this quick episode aims to save you time, money, and the headache of having to scramble when your tax burden comes due! Find us online: Website: www.littlefis...
22 | Brandon Butler From Butter ATL on Channeling an Entrepreneurial Spirit
February 04, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBSince owning and operating a successful candy reselling enterprise in middle school, our next guest hasn’t been afraid to rewrite and reconfigure his ideal role by doing everything from heading tech startups and becoming a DJ, to pursuing an MBA and getting into creative tech spaces like in his current role, as the lead content creator a wildly successful ATL-based media company. In this week’s episode with Brandon Butler of Butter ATL, whom I’ve known for close to 20 years, we’re chatting...
Episode 22 - Interview with Brandon Butler, Butter ATL
February 04, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBSince owning and operating a successful candy reselling enterprise in middle school, our next guest hasn’t been afraid to rewrite and reconfigure his ideal role by doing everything from heading tech startups and becoming a DJ, to pursuing an MBA and getting into creative tech spaces like in his current role, as the lead content creator a wildly successful ATL-based media company. In this week’s episode with Brandon Butler of Butter ATL, whom I’ve known for close to 20 years, we’re...
Brandon Butler From Butter ATL on Channeling an Entrepreneurial Spirit
February 04, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBSince owning and operating a successful candy reselling enterprise in middle school, our next guest hasn’t been afraid to rewrite and reconfigure his ideal role by doing everything from heading tech startups and becoming a DJ, to pursuing an MBA and getting into creative tech spaces like in his current role, as the lead content creator a wildly successful ATL-based media company. In this week’s episode with Brandon Butler of Butter ATL, whom I’ve known for close to 20 years, we’re...
What is the W-4?
January 28, 2020 19:18 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBIf you’re one of many Americans who have a job where payroll taxes are withheld, the W-4 may be one of the most confusing and misunderstood tax forms you may encounter. Luckily, with new tax reforms in place, the W-4 has been redesigned to give better clarity and make your yearly tax burden more accurate! In this week’s episode, we’re breaking it all down and answering questions like: * What the W4 actually is and how it’s used * How often you should check it * How, when, and where...
21 | What is the W-4?
January 28, 2020 19:18 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBIf you’re one of many Americans who have a job where payroll taxes are withheld, the W-4 may be one of the most confusing and misunderstood tax forms you may encounter. Luckily, with new tax reforms in place, the W-4 has been redesigned to give better clarity and make your yearly tax burden more accurate! In this week’s episode, we’re breaking it all down and answering questions like: * What the W4 actually is and how it’s used * How often you should check it * How, when, and where to chang...
Episode 21 - The W4 Episode
January 28, 2020 19:18 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBIf you’re one of many Americans who have a job where payroll taxes are withheld, the W-4 may be one of the most confusing and misunderstood tax forms you may encounter. Luckily, with new tax reforms in place, the W-4 has been redesigned to give better clarity and make your yearly tax burden more accurate! In this week’s episode, we’re breaking it all down and answering questions like: -What the W4 actually is and how it’s used. -How often you should check it. -How, when, and where ...
20 | Entrepreneurial Tips From Maryam Pugh of Philadelphia PrintWorks
January 22, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBImagine leaving Corporate America to start a business that was not only in full alignment with the organizations and causes that you most resonate with but also helped you grow and expand to help other small businesses along the way! If this sounds like a conscious entrepreneur’s dream, today’s guest, Maryam Pugh of Philadelphia Printworks, has been living it by creating a thriving business at the intersection of social justice, heritage, and screen printing! In this week’s episode, we’re...
Episode 20 - Interview with Maryam Pugh, Philadelphia PrintWorks
January 22, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBImagine leaving Corporate America to start a business that was not only in full alignment with the organizations and causes that you most resonate with but also helped you grow and expand to help other small businesses along the way! If this sounds like a conscious entrepreneur’s dream, today’s guest, Maryam Pugh of Philadelphia Printworks, has been living it by creating a thriving business at the intersection of social justice, heritage, and screen printing! In this week’s episo...
Entrepreneurial Tips From Maryam Pugh of Philadelphia PrintWorks
January 22, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBImagine leaving Corporate America to start a business that was not only in full alignment with the organizations and causes that you most resonate with but also helped you grow and expand to help other small businesses along the way! If this sounds like a conscious entrepreneur’s dream, today’s guest, Maryam Pugh of Philadelphia Printworks, has been living it by creating a thriving business at the intersection of social justice, heritage, and screen printing! In this week’s episo...
19 | How to File a 1099-MISC
January 14, 2020 14:12 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MBIt’s that time of year where most Americans are paying a bit more attention to their mailboxes for important tax documents as we approach tax season. If you’re a small business owner who pays works out contractors and/or freelancers, this year, it may be you doing the sending! In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the 1099-MISC form by breaking down who you’ll need to give the form to, how you’ll know if you need to send one, penalties if you miss the January 31st deadline, and more! ...
How to File a 1099-MISC
January 14, 2020 14:12 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MBIt’s that time of year where most Americans are paying a bit more attention to their mailboxes for important tax documents as we approach tax season. If you’re a small business owner who pays works out contractors and/or freelancers, this year, it may be you doing the sending! In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the 1099-MISC form by breaking down who you’ll need to give the form to, how you’ll know if you need to send one, penalties if you miss the January 31st deadline, a...
Episode 19 - How to file a 1099
January 14, 2020 14:12 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MBIt’s that time of year where most Americans are paying a bit more attention to their mailboxes for important tax documents as we approach tax season. If you’re a small business owner who pays works out contractors and/or freelancers, this year, it may be you doing the sending! In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the 1099-MISC form by breaking down who you’ll need to give the form to, how you’ll know if you need to send one, penalties if you miss the January 31st deadline, a...
Episode 18 - End of Year Tax Tips
January 06, 2020 23:01 - 6 minutes - 5.46 MBThere are few things worse than having a deadline looming and being unprepared — especially when it comes to dealing with the IRS! This week, we’re here to quell your fears and help you get your organizational ducks in the row, with five simple ways for you to prepare BEFORE tax season. Utilize these tips and you're sure to get cool points with your tax preparer! For more, make sure to sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter and follow us on IG @littlefishaccounting Links to resourc...
18 | End of Year Tax Tips
January 06, 2020 23:01 - 6 minutes - 5.46 MBThere are few things worse than having a deadline looming and being unprepared — especially when it comes to dealing with the IRS! This week, we’re here to quell your fears and help you get your organizational ducks in the row, with five simple ways for you to prepare BEFORE tax season. Utilize these tips and you're sure to get cool points with your tax preparer! For more, make sure to sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter and follow us on IG @littlefishaccounting Links to resources mentio...
End of Year Tax Tips
January 06, 2020 23:01 - 6 minutes - 5.46 MBThere are few things worse than having a deadline looming and being unprepared — especially when it comes to dealing with the IRS! This week, we’re here to quell your fears and help you get your organizational ducks in the row, with five simple ways for you to prepare BEFORE tax season. Utilize these tips and you're sure to get cool points with your tax preparer! For more, make sure to sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter and follow us on IG @littlefishaccounting Links to resourc...
17 | How to Define Your Business Entity as an LLC, Sole Proprietorship or S-Corp
November 14, 2019 12:30 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MBDefining your business entity for tax purposes is one of the foundational steps you’ll take when starting a business, but how do you know which one is best for you? From Sole Proprietorships and Partnerships to LLCs and S Corps, in this week’s episode, you'll discover how each entity impacts your business while exploring elements of each entity including: How to clearly define the different types of business entities and understand how they work. What tax forms and documents you’ll use on...
How to Define Your Business Entity as an LLC, Sole Proprietorship or S-Corp
November 14, 2019 12:30 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MBDefining your business entity for tax purposes is one of the foundational steps you’ll take when starting a business, but how do you know which one is best for you? From Sole Proprietorships and Partnerships to LLCs and S Corps, in this week’s episode, you'll discover how each entity impacts your business while exploring elements of each entity including: How to clearly define the different types of business entities and understand how they work. What tax forms and documents you’...
Episode 17 - Defining Your Business Entity
November 14, 2019 12:30 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MBDefining your business entity for tax purposes is one of the foundational steps you’ll take when starting a business, but how do you know which one is best for you? From Sole Proprietorships and Partnerships to LLCs and S Corps, in this week’s episode, you'll discover how each entity impacts your business while exploring elements of each entity including: How to clearly define the different types of business entities and understand how they work. What tax forms and documents you’...
16 | Pursuing and Monetizing a Passion Project
November 05, 2019 12:15 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBDon’t let social media fool you —it’s absolutely possible to do meaningful work that you actually enjoy, while working a 9-5! Our next guest has done just that by pulling inspiration from her full-time job, to create and monetize an online community space of women who are passionate about education, storytelling, and personal and professional development. By changing the narrative surrounding Black women and how we are defined by our work, we believe she’s opening space to cultivate ...
16 | Ashley Adams From Schoolin Life on Pursuing and Monetizing a Passion Project
November 05, 2019 12:15 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBDon’t let social media fool you —it’s absolutely possible to do meaningful work that you actually enjoy, while working a 9-5! Our next guest has done just that by pulling inspiration from her full-time job, to create and monetize an online community space of women who are passionate about education, storytelling, and personal and professional development. By changing the narrative surrounding Black women and how we are defined by our work, we believe she’s opening space to c...
Episode 16 - Interview with Ashley Adams, Schoolin Life
November 05, 2019 12:15 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBDon’t let social media fool you —it’s absolutely possible to do meaningful work that you actually enjoy, while working a 9-5! Our next guest has done just that by pulling inspiration from her full-time job, to create and monetize an online community space of women who are passionate about education, storytelling, and personal and professional development. By changing the narrative surrounding Black women and how we are defined by our work, we believe she’s opening space to c...
Pursuing and Monetizing a Passion Project
November 05, 2019 12:15 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBDon’t let social media fool you —it’s absolutely possible to do meaningful work that you actually enjoy, while working a 9-5! Our next guest has done just that by pulling inspiration from her full-time job, to create and monetize an online community space of women who are passionate about education, storytelling, and personal and professional development. By changing the narrative surrounding Black women and how we are defined by our work, we believe she’s opening space to c...
15 | Season 2 Isn't Coming.....
October 29, 2019 10:30 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MBPodcast rules are made to be broken, right? Fresh off my attendance at the ShePodcasts conference in Atlanta, I'm dropping in to tell you what's not coming, what I learned, and what's changing. Find us online at littlefishaccounting.com, follow Fish Food wherever you get your podcasts, and check us out on instagram @littlefishaccounting.
Season 2 Isn't Coming.....
October 29, 2019 10:30 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MBPodcast rules are made to be broken, right? Fresh off my attendance at the ShePodcasts conference in Atlanta, I'm dropping in to tell you what's not coming, what I learned, and what's changing. Find us online at littlefishaccounting.com, follow Fish Food wherever you get your podcasts, and check us out on instagram @littlefishaccounting.
Episode 15 - Season 2 Isn't Coming
October 29, 2019 10:30 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MBPodcast rules are made to be broken, right? Fresh off my attendance at the ShePodcasts conference in Atlanta, I'm dropping in to tell you what's not coming, what I learned, and what's changing. Find us online at littlefishaccounting.com, follow Fish Food wherever you get your podcasts, and check us out on instagram @littlefishaccounting.
Episode 14 - Bonus: Little Fish Beginnings
September 10, 2019 12:00 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MBWe're getting ready for Season 2, but in the meantime, have you ever wondered about how Little Fish got started? Dig into this bonus episode to find out a bit about Keila's background, the accidental beginning of the business, and what we did to get here.
Bonus Episode: Little Fish Beginnings
September 10, 2019 12:00 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MBWe're getting ready for Season 2, but in the meantime, have you ever wondered about how Little Fish got started? Dig into this bonus episode to find out a bit about Keila's background, the accidental beginning of the business, and what we did to get here.
14 | Bonus Episode: Little Fish Beginnings
September 10, 2019 12:00 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MBWe're getting ready for Season 2, but in the meantime, have you ever wondered about how Little Fish got started? Dig into this bonus episode to find out a bit about Keila's background, the accidental beginning of the business, and what we did to get here.
Episode 13 - Season 1 Finale
August 13, 2019 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBIn the season finale of the Fish Food podcast, we’re wrapping things up with a recap of the last 12 episodes plus a special call-to-action for our listeners and supporters as we start creating brand new episodes for you to dive into this Fall! Brought to you by: @switchandboard
Season 1 Finale
August 13, 2019 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBIn the season finale of the Fish Food podcast, we’re wrapping things up with a recap of the last 12 episodes plus a special call-to-action for our listeners and supporters as we start creating brand new episodes for you to dive into this Fall! Brought to you by: @switchandboard
13 | Season 1 Finale
August 13, 2019 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBIn the season finale of the Fish Food podcast, we’re wrapping things up with a recap of the last 12 episodes plus a special call-to-action for our listeners and supporters as we start creating brand new episodes for you to dive into this Fall! Brought to you by: @switchandboard
12 | The Blueprint For Small Biz Owners To Work Together as a Collective
August 06, 2019 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBAs small business owners let's keep it real — when you have unique ideas that seem crazy to the outside world, entrepreneur life can feel lonely and isolating. Our next guest has set out to eliminate this by building a community of creators and entrepreneurs in the DMV who come together to connect and share resources with each other! We think she’s created the blueprint for how small business owners can work together as a collective, so dive into this episode, featuring Takia Keys of Creat...
Episode 12 - Interview with Tykia Key, The Creative Lab
August 06, 2019 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBAs small business owners let's keep it real — when you have unique ideas that seem crazy to the outside world, entrepreneur life can feel lonely and isolating. Our next guest has set out to eliminate this by building a community of creators and entrepreneurs in the DMV who come together to connect and share resources with each other! We think she’s created the blueprint for how small business owners can work together as a collective, so dive into this episode, featuring Takia Keys...
The Blueprint For Small Biz Owners To Work Together as a Collective
August 06, 2019 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBAs small business owners let's keep it real — when you have unique ideas that seem crazy to the outside world, entrepreneur life can feel lonely and isolating. Our next guest has set out to eliminate this by building a community of creators and entrepreneurs in the DMV who come together to connect and share resources with each other! We think she’s created the blueprint for how small business owners can work together as a collective, so dive into this episode, featuring Takia Keys...
12 | Tykia Key's Blueprint For Small Biz Owners To Work Together as a Collective
August 06, 2019 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBAs small business owners let's keep it real — when you have unique ideas that seem crazy to the outside world, entrepreneur life can feel lonely and isolating. Our next guest has set out to eliminate this by building a community of creators and entrepreneurs in the DMV who come together to connect and share resources with each other! We think she’s created the blueprint for how small business owners can work together as a collective, so dive into this episode, featuring Takia Keys...
The Truth about Business v. Hobby Income
July 31, 2019 17:19 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBSo you’ve just found out that your hobby can actually make you extra money — congrats! Now, how do you know when it transitions from being a hobby to a full-blown business? IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE, WE'RE BREAKING IT DOWN FOR YOU SO THAT YOU CAN FIND OUT: The difference between hobby and business income. How the IRS determines if you’re running a hobby or a business. How deductions and expense tracking work for each income type. Whether you’re a blogger, painter, or simply love c...
Episode 11 - The Truth about Business v. Hobby Income
July 31, 2019 17:19 - 9 minutes - 8.75 MBSo you’ve just found out that your hobby can actually make you extra money — congrats! Now, how do you know when it transitions from being a hobby to a full-blown business? IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE, WE'RE BREAKING IT DOWN FOR YOU SO THAT YOU CAN FIND OUT: The difference between hobby and business income. How the IRS determines if you’re running a hobby or a business. How deductions and expense tracking work for each income type. Whether you’re a blogger, painter, or simply love c...
11 | The Truth about Business v. Hobby Income
July 31, 2019 17:19 - 9 minutes - 8.75 MBSo you’ve just found out that your hobby can actually make you extra money — congrats! Now, how do you know when it transitions from being a hobby to a full-blown business? IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE, WE'RE BREAKING IT DOWN FOR YOU SO THAT YOU CAN FIND OUT: The difference between hobby and business income. How the IRS determines if you’re running a hobby or a business. How deductions and expense tracking work for each income type. Whether you’re a blogger, painter, or simply love creating h...
Episode 10 - The What, Why, and How of LLCs
July 23, 2019 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBSo you’ve heard that registering as an LLC makes your business official but what does it really mean? How does it impact your business tax-wise and what are the advantages of choosing this entity for your small business? In this week’s episode, we’re pulling from the Little Fish community to dive into one of the most highly-requested topics and will break down the basics like: How to start an LLC in your state. What tax preparation looks like as an LLC. The advantages of an LLC ...
10 | The What, Why, and How of LLCs
July 23, 2019 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBSo you’ve heard that registering as an LLC makes your business official but what does it really mean? How does it impact your business tax-wise and what are the advantages of choosing this entity for your small business? In this week’s episode, we’re pulling from the Little Fish community to dive into one of the most highly-requested topics and will break down the basics like: How to start an LLC in your state. What tax preparation looks like as an LLC. The advantages of an LLC over othe...
The What, Why, and How of LLCs
July 23, 2019 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBSo you’ve heard that registering as an LLC makes your business official but what does it really mean? How does it impact your business tax-wise and what are the advantages of choosing this entity for your small business? In this week’s episode, we’re pulling from the Little Fish community to dive into one of the most highly-requested topics and will break down the basics like: How to start an LLC in your state. What tax preparation looks like as an LLC. The advantages of an LLC ...
Tax Time Without Records? How to Properly Create Support and Estimates
July 16, 2019 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBAs an entrepreneur, running a financially healthy business is the goal, so part of achieving this lies within making sure that you aren’t underreporting income or overstating deductions and have the evidence to back it up if the IRS comes calling! IN THIS EPISODE, WE'RE MAKING SURE YOU'RE COVERED BY DIVING INTO: • Why you should track income and deductions as you go. • Why you should save all supporting documents. • How to keep all of your records both digitally and manually. •...
9 | Tax Time Without Records? How to Properly Create Support and Estimates
July 16, 2019 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBAs an entrepreneur, running a financially healthy business is the goal, so part of achieving this lies within making sure that you aren’t underreporting income or overstating deductions and have the evidence to back it up if the IRS comes calling! IN THIS EPISODE, WE'RE MAKING SURE YOU'RE COVERED BY DIVING INTO: • Why you should track income and deductions as you go. • Why you should save all supporting documents. • How to keep all of your records both digitally and manually. • How to p...
Episode 9 - Tax Time Without Records? How to Properly Create Support and Estimates
July 16, 2019 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBAs an entrepreneur, running a financially healthy business is the goal, so part of achieving this lies within making sure that you aren’t underreporting income or overstating deductions and have the evidence to back it up if the IRS comes calling! IN THIS EPISODE, WE'RE MAKING SURE YOU'RE COVERED BY DIVING INTO: • Why you should track income and deductions as you go. • Why you should save all supporting documents. • How to keep all of your records both digitally and manually. •...
8 | Tamera Darden of Darden Creative on How to Take Risks
July 09, 2019 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBWhen presenting your business to the world and showing up competitively in today’s market — eye-catching, high-quality imagery is a must! IN THIS EPISODE, FEATURING TAMERA DARDEN OF DARDEN CREATIVE, WE'RE DIVING INTO: • Why you should never put the cost of service above quality and consistency. • Why there’s nothing wrong with doing something DYI-style until you can invest in a quality service provider. • How taking risks can do wonders for your confidence as a small business owne...