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Business under Lockdown - Amaiz talks to Ian Baker of IRB Electrical

The Amaiz Podcast - August 10, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes
In this episode of the Amaiz Talks to Business series, Amaiz interviews Electrician and business owner Ian Baker. Ian discusses the challenge mobile work poses to invoicing and admin, and the importance of a dedicated business account. While COVID dramatically affected his work schedule, As loc...

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Amaiz talks to Business - Claudia Gwinnutt of Circla

The Amaiz Podcast - July 27, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes
In this episode of the Amaiz Talks to Business series, Amaiz interviews Circla's Claudia Gwinnett. Circla takes on single-use plastics by delivering eco-friendly hair, body and skincare products to doorsteps in refillable containers.  The past few months saw climate and coronavirus challenges c...

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Business under Lockdown - Amaiz talks to Claudia Gwinnutt of Circla

The Amaiz Podcast - July 27, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes
In this episode of the Amaiz Talks to Business series, Amaiz interviews Circla's Claudia Gwinnett. Circla takes on single-use plastics by delivering eco-friendly hair, body and skincare products to doorsteps in refillable containers.  The past few months saw climate and coronavirus challenges c...

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Business under Lockdown - Amaiz talks to Claudia Gwinnutt of Circla

The Amaiz Podcast - July 27, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes
In this episode of the Amaiz Talks to Business series, Amaiz interviews Circla's Claudia Gwinnett. Circla takes on single-use plastics by delivering eco-friendly hair, body and skincare products to doorsteps in refillable containers.  The past few months saw climate and coronavirus challenges c...

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Amaiz talks to Business - Ashanti Bentil-Dhue of Eventmind

The Amaiz Podcast - July 24, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes
In this episode of the Amaiz Talks to Business series, Amaiz interviews Eventmind's Ashanti Bentil-Dhue. The COVID-19 lockdown hit few sectors as visibly as events. Ashanti talks about the role online platforms and digital tools have had in pivoting the industry towards virtual events and lead ...

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Business under Lockdown - Amaiz talks to Ashanti Bentil-Dhue of Eventmind

The Amaiz Podcast - July 24, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes
In this episode of the Amaiz Talks to Business series, Amaiz interviews Eventmind's Ashanti Bentil-Dhue. The COVID-19 lockdown hit few sectors as visibly as events. Ashanti talks about the role online platforms and digital tools have had in pivoting the industry towards virtual events and lead ...

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I Have a Big Announcement!

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - June 18, 2020 12:00 - 5 minutes
So on today's mini-episode, I explain where I've been the last couple of weeks.  I'm working on something to help the small business owner that I think you're really going to like and find helpful and valuable. To find out more, head over to www.catherinefairweather.com/founder. 

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021. How to Pick the Right Accounting Software for Your Small Business

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - May 28, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes
After 30+ years of shopping for a swimsuit, I finally found something that works.  I buy the same thing every year in a different color. It’s a tankini from Lands End that features shorts and a high neck tank.  It’s more like a swim outfit, but it’s comfortable and it covers what needs to be cov...

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020. 5 Reasons Why Spreadsheets Make Really Bad Accounting Software

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - May 21, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutes
Do you ever get in a super frugal mood?  You decide to start mercilessly slashing unnecessary expenses from your budget.  You cancel some online streaming services, switch to basic cable or cancel it entirely.  Maybe you start making coffee at home, instead of buying it. If you have a business,...

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019. 18 Important Bookkeeping Terms All Business Owners Need to Know

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - May 14, 2020 22:00 - 17 minutes
Maybe you’ve tried to figure out your bookkeeping on your own and have encountered words you’ve never heard before.  Not understanding the verbiage can be super frustrating and overwhelming.  It sounds like it’s English, and some people seem to understand it, and you wish you could too! That’...

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018. 6 Reasons Why You Should Care About Your Business's Bookkeeping

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - May 07, 2020 04:00 - 8 minutes
If you own your own business or are planning to start your own business, you probably know that you need to do your business’s bookkeeping and keep records of all your business transactions. However, getting to do your company’s books is probably not the reason you wanted to start a business.  ...

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017. You Need to Know This Before You Make a Big Purchase for Your Business

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - April 30, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes
Not all expense is created equal. Some expense is incurred for products and services that have a finite useful life or cover a finite period: office supplies, the electric bill, employee wages.  These are known as operating expenses. But purchases of equipment, furniture, fixtures, land, and b...

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016. How to Hire an Accounting Pro For Your Business

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - April 24, 2020 01:00 - 15 minutes
Have you been thinking about hiring someone to help you out with the bookkeeping and taxes part of your business?  Who should you hire?  Do you need a bookkeeper, a CPA, or an Enrolled Agent?  What's the difference between these professional designations anyway?  On today's episode, I'm going to...

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015. The 5 Most Common Small Business Tax Mistakes

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - April 16, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes
In today's episode, I want to talk to you about the five most common small business tax mistakes. So whether you're thinking about starting a new business or you've been at this awhile, I'm going to cover the five areas where people tend to get tripped up. I'm also going to share ideas and solu...

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014. The 5 Most Common Small Business Bookkeeping Mistakes

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - April 09, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes
In today's episode, I want to talk to you about the five most common small business bookkeeping mistakes. So whether you're thinking about starting a new business or you've been at this awhile, I'm going to cover the five areas where people tend to get tripped up.  I'm also going to share ideas...

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013. What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know to Pay Less in Taxes

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - April 02, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes
In today's episode we're talking about income tax deductions. I promise this episode is a lot more interesting than that sentence just sounded. Income tax deductions are important to your business because without them you'd pay a lot more in income tax than you need to. Learn how income tax d...

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Bonus: How to Get Help if Your Small Business is Impacted by COVID-19

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - March 23, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes
I’m not a healthcare professional, but I want to help in the way I know how. I recorded this episode in the hopes of providing much needed information to small businesses who need relief during this time. Know that this information is constantly changing so refer to the resources linked to for...

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012. A New Way to Look at the Impact of COVID-19 on Your Business.

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - March 19, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes
What does this make possible now? When I originally planned today's episode I wanted to answer frequently asked questions about small business income tax.  I still might do in the future, but I really didn't think I could create an episode this week without addressing the elephant in the room. ...

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011. What You Need to Know About Your Balance Sheet

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - March 05, 2020 05:00 - 17 minutes
Have you ever heard of the balance sheet?  The balance sheet is one the three core financial statements every small business owner should know how to read.  It's also the subject of today's podcast episode. I’m going to explain what it is, how to read it, and what it reveals about your business...

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010. All You Need to Know About the Chart of Accounts

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - February 06, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes
Did you know that bookkeeping can be (and should be) more than just something else that needs to be done? When you understand some basics about bookkeeping and what your accounting software is doing behind the scenes, you’ll know how to extract valuable data about your business performance.  D...

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009. The 3 Reasons Why You Need to Track Inventory

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - January 30, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes
Do you sell physical products in your business?  Maybe you own a shop or a spa where you’re purchasing items from a wholesaler and then are reselling those items.  Or perhaps you manufacture the items you sell. You make jewelry or you’re a woodworker. Maybe your sales are done on an online stor...

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008. Should You Use the Cash or Accrual Method of Accounting

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - January 23, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes
When you complete a business tax return, you’ll see a question about your accounting method.  You have to check either cash or accrual.  Have you ever wondered what the difference is and which method is right for your business?  And what is an accounting method anyway? An accounting method def...

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007. Are Your Independent Contractors Really Employees? Why the Difference Matters.

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - January 16, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes
So you know you have to file and pay taxes on your business income, but did you know, you might have other tax filing obligations?  If you hire employees or independent contractors, you’re required to provide the IRS with information about how much compensation you paid to that individual.   Th...

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006. How to file and pay taxes on your LLC

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - January 09, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes
If the thought of figuring out how to pay income tax on your small business income is making you anxious or sweaty, don’t worry.  I’m here to help.  Today’s episode is the third in a series on the basics of paying taxes on small business income.  In this week’s episode, I am going to cover five ...

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005. Five Things You Should Know About Paying Corporate Income Tax

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - January 02, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes
If the thought of figuring out how to pay income tax on your small business income is making you anxious or sweaty, don’t worry.  I’m here to help.  Today’s episode is the third in a series on the basics of paying taxes on small business income.  In this week’s episode, I am going to cover five ...

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Four Things Every Partner in a Partnership Should Know About Paying Taxes

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - December 26, 2019 05:00 - 14 minutes
#004 - If the thought of figuring out how to pay income tax on your small business income is making you anxious or sweaty, don’t worry.  I’m here to help.  Today’s episode is the second in a series on the basics of paying taxes on small business income.  In this week’s episode, I am going to cov...

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004. Four Things Every Partner in a Partnership Should Know About Paying Taxes

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - December 26, 2019 05:00 - 14 minutes
If the thought of figuring out how to pay income tax on your small business income is making you anxious or sweaty, don’t worry.  I’m here to help.  Today’s episode is the second in a series on the basics of paying taxes on small business income.  In this week’s episode, I am going to cover four...

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Three Things Every Sole Proprietor Should Know About Paying Taxes

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - December 19, 2019 05:00 - 13 minutes
#003 - If the thought of figuring out how to pay income tax on your small business income is making you anxious or sweaty, don’t worry.  I’m here to help.  Today’s episode is the first in a series on the basics of paying taxes on small business income.  In this week’s episode, I am going to cove...

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003. Three Things Every Sole Proprietor Should Know About Paying Taxes

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - December 19, 2019 05:00 - 13 minutes
If the thought of figuring out how to pay income tax on your small business income is making you anxious or sweaty, don’t worry.  I’m here to help.  Today’s episode is the first in a series on the basics of paying taxes on small business income.  In this week’s episode, I am going to cover three...

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002. How to Select the Right Type of Organization for Your Business

Small Business Accounting Made Easy with Catherine Fairweather - December 12, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes
A small business owner asked me the other day, "What is the best type of business organization?"  I couldn't answer her question.  The truth is, there is no single answer to this question.  Each type of business organization has advantages and disadvantages.  In today’s podcast, I explain how y...

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