Entrepreneur Money Stories with Danielle Hayden
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Welcome to Entrepreneur Money Stories The podcast for women entrepreneurs who want to break free from limiting beliefs around money once and for all.
Your host Danielle Hayden, co-owner of Kickstart Accounting, is a reformed corporate CFO who is on a mission to help rule-breaking female entrepreneurs understand their numbers so they can gain the confidence needed to create sustainable..
Entrepreneur Money Stories with Danielle Hayden
2w ago
Next up in our hiring series is the dos and don’ts of hiring. With almost a decade of experience as a CEO, host Danielle Hayden is the perfect person to guide business owners through the hiring process, from the first step of understanding their numbers to evaluating the impact of new hires. In this episode, she shares personal experience and client stories to highlight the importance of embracing a CEO mindset, overcoming limiting beliefs, and taking charge of your business. Tune in to learn what you can do to avoid common hiring pitfalls and hire effectively for your business!
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Entrepreneur Money Stories with Danielle Hayden
2w ago
It’s time for your business to start hiring, but what do you actually do next? In this episode, CEO Danielle Hayden presents The Ultimate Hiring Checklist to help business owners prepare for hiring employees. From drafting contracts to creating operational procedures and company insurance, she walks through the specific steps business owners should take in order to ensure that employees succeed and their business is protected. Plus, Danielle doesn’t gatekeep information — she shares her favorite tools and best advice on payroll management, HR handbooks, and building a company culture.
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Entrepreneur Money Stories with Danielle Hayden
3w ago
So you took the leap and started hiring in order to grow your business or lighten your workload. But now's not the time to sit back and relax; it's vital to your business's success to monitor how hiring impacts financial performance. As we continue this hiring series, host Danielle Hayden outlines the four KPIs business owners need to consider when assessing the efficacy of their hiring decisions: revenue per employee, percent of sales, net profit and overhead rate. She details how to track these key indicators and then analyze them, ensuring your business continues to thrive with the addition ..read more
Entrepreneur Money Stories with Danielle Hayden
1M ago
Is hiring the best growth strategy for your business? In this episode, Danielle Hayden explores this critical question to provide business owners practical methods to evaluate if their business is ready to expand and strategies to grow their team effectively. She shares the Kickstart Accounting Inc. framework to help business owners assess whether they can afford to hire, how to budget for new hires, and take into account the often overlooked costs of hiring. Danielle also goes over the steps to take if your business is not profitable, and therefore, not ready to make new hires.
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Entrepreneur Money Stories with Danielle Hayden
1M ago
Hiring can be intimidating for business owners, but it’s a crucial step in the business growth journey. In fact, not hiring could be holding you back — both in business and your personal life. During this episode, CEO Danielle Hayden answers the following questions: How can business owners determine when to start hiring? What are the 3 types of people they should hire? What is the business owner’s role in their business as they expand their team?
Danielle shares the Kickstart Accounting Inc. framework that guides business owners through the hiring process, from recognizing the signs that it's ..read more
Entrepreneur Money Stories with Danielle Hayden
1M ago
Danielle Hayden continues our series on tax deductions by diving deeper into accountable plans: a tax strategy that enables business owners to efficiently manage reimbursements of personal expenses with a business purpose. She addresses the importance of separating personal expenses from business expenses before going over the guidelines and limitations of accountable plans. This episode is a step-by-step guide on creating an accountable plan and implementing this strategy within your business framework. Tune in now to learn how to leverage the accountable plan tax strategy and increase profit ..read more
Entrepreneur Money Stories with Danielle Hayden
1M ago
Understanding your business financials goes beyond bookkeeping: it's about making informed strategic decisions that support your professional and personal goals. In this episode, CEO Danielle Hayden examines what it truly means for owners to manage their business and “know your numbers.” Challenging the misconception that business owners need a team of experts to reach their goals, the knowledge shared in this episode will empower CEOs to take charge of their business with confidence and clarity. Tune in now to transform your business financials!
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Entrepreneur Money Stories with Danielle Hayden
2M ago
Do you know what healthy spending looks like in your business? In this episode, Danielle Hayden tackles the crucial topic of spending in business with Kickstart Accounting Inc. Operations Manager Victoria. They break down the standards for healthy spending across key areas like advertising and payroll, highlighting how business objectives might influence your spending allocations. Danielle then shares her 3-step framework designed to reshape spending habits in your business, aiming for strategic growth and sustainability.
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Entrepreneur Money Stories with Danielle Hayden
2M ago
Ever wonder how to navigate the maze of meal deductions as a business owner? Join us in this insightful episode where Danielle Hayden, founder and CEO of Kickstart Accounting Inc., and Kelsey Chester, Lead Account Manager, break down the misconceptions about deducting meals for your business, and how to stay compliant with the IRS. From deductions for company events to the nuances of 50% deductions for meals with clients, everything you need to know is in this episode. Tune in now before your next dinner out!
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Entrepreneur Money Stories with Danielle Hayden
2M ago
Ever found yourself exhausted from transforming your home into your dream office space, only to wonder who pays the bill? In this episode, CEO Danielle Hayden unveils the secrets to maximizing your deductions this tax season with a deep dive into the often-overlooked realm of home office deductions. Explore how your home office can become a tax strategy, the requirements for it to become a business expense, and the different models you can use for tax deductions. Don't let your hard-earned money slip away – don’t miss out on this full guide to make your home office work for your business!
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