Listen "Balanced Insights: Episode 2 - Leaning Into the Pivot"
Episode Synopsis
The episode begins with a discussion on an article by April Hancock, a small business owner in Columbus, Ohio, who shares her journey of pivoting her business, JaeLuxe Shoetique, from a physical storefront to an entirely online model in response to the pandemic and changing market conditions. Hancock's story highlights the importance of adaptability and the significant role e-commerce played in sustaining her business, with a notable increase in e-commerce sales in 2020.
The conversation then shifts to the use of instant pay services by businesses to alleviate cash flow issues despite the potential for higher fees compared to traditional credit card processors. Sierra emphasizes the importance of conducting thorough research before adopting such services to ensure they align with the business's financial health and operational needs.
The episode also delves into tax-related topics, providing valuable information on the Child Tax Credit for the 2023 tax year, its implications for qualifying families, and potential changes that could affect the credit amount and eligibility. Furthermore, Sierra offers guidance on financial management for business owners and executives through the VIP Financial Mastery Intensive Program, designed to enhance their understanding of crucial financial aspects such as cash flow, budgeting, and profitability.
The episode concludes with a listener's question about tax-deductible business expenses, where Sierra outlines the criteria for an expense to be considered deductible, including its necessity, business relevance, proper documentation, and reasonableness. This segment underscores the importance of prudent financial management and record-keeping for businesses.
The conversation then shifts to the use of instant pay services by businesses to alleviate cash flow issues despite the potential for higher fees compared to traditional credit card processors. Sierra emphasizes the importance of conducting thorough research before adopting such services to ensure they align with the business's financial health and operational needs.
The episode also delves into tax-related topics, providing valuable information on the Child Tax Credit for the 2023 tax year, its implications for qualifying families, and potential changes that could affect the credit amount and eligibility. Furthermore, Sierra offers guidance on financial management for business owners and executives through the VIP Financial Mastery Intensive Program, designed to enhance their understanding of crucial financial aspects such as cash flow, budgeting, and profitability.
The episode concludes with a listener's question about tax-deductible business expenses, where Sierra outlines the criteria for an expense to be considered deductible, including its necessity, business relevance, proper documentation, and reasonableness. This segment underscores the importance of prudent financial management and record-keeping for businesses.
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