Paying it Forward, a podcast by Square artwork

Paying it Forward, a podcast by Square

9 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -

When it comes to running a small business, tackling financial decisions can be daunting and often overwhelming. Each week, we'll focus on a common financial issue bringing in an expert in the field with actionable insights and a fellow business owner who has tackled it first hand.

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Episodes

How Can Small Business Owners Set Aside Savings?

August 26, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

Guests featured in this episode: Today's small business owner: Vanessa Acosta, owner of Wasi Clothing, a sustainable, ethical, and slow fashion brand based in Los Angeles, California Today's expert: Priya Malani, founder and CEO of Stash Wealth, a financial planning and investment management firm in New York, New York More resources: Read: How 3 Small Businesses Are Reinvesting Their Profits Read: What Is Savings APY? Read: The Basics of Business Savings and Checking Account Try: Cash...

Finding Balance: How to Better Manage Debt

August 19, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

Guests featured in this episode: Today's small business owner: Billal Sidiq, owner of Bolani, a family-owned, Afghani filled flatbread, dips, and sauce maker based in Concord, California Today's expert: Priya Malani, founder and CEO of Stash Wealth, a financial planning and investment management firm in New York, New York More resources: Read: How Much Does It Cost to Start a Business? Read: Business Credit Score 101: Why It Matters Try: Learn how Square Capital can help your business ...

Marketing Online : How Small Businesses Are Connecting with Customers

August 12, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

Guests featured in this episode: Today's small business owner: Kamala Allison, owner of Fybr Bamboo, a bamboo apparel, bedding and gift retailer based in Santa Cruz, California Today's expert: Jessica Baker, an SEO consultant with Apiary Digital, a collaborative network of independent marketing consultants More resources: Read: The Ultimate SEO Guide for Any Stage Business Read: How to Create a Marketing Strategy for Your Business Try: How to Conduct Primary And Secondary Market Resear...

Why Profit and Loss Matters for Small Businesses

August 05, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

Guests featured in this episode: Today's small business owner: Leyla Khanahmad, co-owner of The Black & Caspian, a Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar based in Chicago, Illinois Today's expert: Ellen Cornish, Lead Client Associate of Bench Accounting, a professional bookkeeping service for small businesses in Vancouver, Canada More resources: Read: Three Accounting Reports You Should Be Keeping Read: 4 Common Financial Issues Small Businesses Face Try: Profit and Loss Statement [Down...

The Basics of Pricing for eCommerce

July 29, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

Guests featured in this episode: Today's small business owner: Chris Duncan, co-owner and marketing manager of Honor Roll Clothing, a unisex lifestyle apparel brand in Atlanta, Georgia Today's expert: Priya Malani, founder and CEO of Stash Wealth, a financial planning and investment management firm in New York, New York More resources: Read: What to Consider When Pricing Online vs. In-store Read: The Future of Retail Belongs to Local Businesses Try: Learn how Square can help you sell o...

What is Payroll and Why Does It Matter?

July 22, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Guests featured in this episode: Today's small business owner: Matt Kreutz, founder and CEO of Firebrand Artisan Breads, an artisan bread company in Oakland, California Today's expert: Ellen Cornish, Lead Client Research Associate for Bench Accounting, a professional bookkeeping service for small businesses in Vancouver, Canada More resources: Read: The Five Payroll Basics Every Employer Should Know Read: Payroll Software: How to Choose What's Best for Your Business Try: Downloadable P...

Should Your Small Business Take On a Loan?

July 15, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

Guests featured in this episode: Today's small business owner: Megan Marron, owner of Salon Madison Jane, a hair salon in Taylorville, Illinois. Today's expert: Jessica Jiang, Head of Capital Markets and Investor relations for Square Financial Services, Square’s de novo bank. More resources: Read: Why a business credit score matters Read: A Comprehensive Guide to Business Loans Read: What Is Refinancing and How Does it Work? Try: Learn how Square Capital can help your business grow  

Why Should You Separate Business and Personal Finances?

July 08, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

Guests featured in this episode: Today's small business owner: Alison Kenis, owner of Sugar Lab Bake Shop, a made-to-order bakery in Ventura, California Today's expert: Priya Malani, founder and CEO of Stash Wealth, a financial planning and investment management firm in New York, New York More resources: Read: Why you should separate your business and personal finances Read: 8 easy ways to separate your personal and business finances Try: Learn how Square Capital can help your business...

Paying It Forward Trailer

June 23, 2021 07:00 - 1 minute - 1000 KB

When it comes to running a small business, tackling financial decisions can be daunting and often overwhelming. Each week, we'll focus on a common financial issue bringing in an expert in the field with actionable insights and a fellow business owner who has tackled it first hand.