{"podcast":{"title":"Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks","slug":"mastering-your-small-business-finances-money-management-bookkeeping-entrepreneurship-side-hustle-accounting-cash-flow-solopreneur-strategy-tax-virtual-assistant-marketing-mindset-quickbooks-3443059","podcast_index_feed_id":3443059,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/masteringyoursmallbusinessfinances/feed.xml","website_url":"https://masteringyoursmallbusinessfinances.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10401056/MYSBF_Podcast_Logo.png","author":"Chris Panek - CPA, Business Strategist & Business Coach For Entrepreneurs Growing Their Business","episode_count":424,"summary":"Should I be doing my own bookkeeping and accounting? Is QuickBooks the best software for me to use in my business, or is there another accounting software I should be using? What’s the best way for me to process my payroll? How can I track my money and cash flow? How do I prepare for my business taxes? What do my financial statements really mean? How can I bring my business to the next level? How can I grow my business? What is the best way to create my business strategy? Should I start a side hustle? How can I add bookkeeping as an additional service as a Virtual Assistant? How can I start an online virtual bookkeeping business? And most importantly, how do I manage my small business finances? Welcome to Mastering Your Small Business Finances where we get straight to the point and answer all these questions and more. Each episode is designed for you to take IMMEDIATE ACTION in your business so that you, as a busy entrepreneur, can gain the CONFIDENCE and CLARITY you need to make a successful impact on your business and GROW YOUR BOTTOM LINE. Each week, host Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Business Strategist and Business Coach, breaks down topics like finances, entrepre…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T12:21:10.230640+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mastering-your-small-business-finances-money-management-bookkeeping-entrepreneurship-side-hustle-accounting-cash-flow-solopreneur-strategy-tax-virtual-assistant-marketing-mindset-quickbooks-3443059"},"episode":{"title":"393:  What Not Knowing Your Numbers Is Costing Your Business Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer Accountant Bookkeeper VA Owner Or Self-Employed","slug":"393-what-not-knowing-your-numbers-is-costing-your-business-whether-you-are-starting-a-business-or-side-hustle-a-solopreneur-entrepreneur-freelancer-accountant-bookkeeper-va-owner-or-self-employed","published_at":"2026-04-22T06:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mastering-your-small-business-finances-money-management-bookkeeping-entrepreneurship-side-hustle-accounting-cash-flow-solopreneur-strategy-tax-virtual-assistant-marketing-mindset-quickbooks-3443059/393-what-not-knowing-your-numbers-is-costing-your-business-whether-you-are-starting-a-business-or-side-hustle-a-solopreneur-entrepreneur-freelancer-accountant-bookkeeper-va-owner-or-self-employed","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mastering-your-small-business-finances-money-management-bookkeeping-entrepreneurship-side-hustle-accounting-cash-flow-solopreneur-strategy-tax-virtual-assistant-marketing-mindset-quickbooks-3443059","url":"https://masteringyoursmallbusinessfinances.podbean.com/e/what-not-knowing-your-numbers-is-costing-your-business-whether-you-are-starting-a-business-or-side-hustle-a-solopreneur-entrepreneur-freelancer-accountant-bookkeeper-va-owner-or-self-employed/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/29yff25kd8rq4unm/What_Not_Knowing_Your_Numbers_Is_Costing_Your_Business_Whether_You_Are_Starting_A_Business_Side_Hustle_Solopreneur_Entrepreneur_Accountant_Bookkeeper_Owner_VA.mp3","summary":"Financial literacy is just as important when you are taking care of your personal finances as it is when you own a small business. April is financial literacy month and since this podcast is all about Mastering Your Small Business Finances, it is only fitting that we should talk about how financial literacy makes an impact on your small business. Studies are showing that the financial literacy scores are slowly and steadily declining. I understand you became a business owner because of the passion you have for what your business is all about and not necessarily about the finance aspect, but I know you want to do everything you can to ensure your business is as successful as possible, which includes understanding your finances. Financial literacy might not come easy to you, but if you make it a priority, especially if you are new to owning a small business, it will help you manage the financial side of your business more effectively. Increasing your financial literacy will help you make smart business decisions such as when to hire an employee and when or if you should take out a loan as well as how to manage your debt. You will be able to understand the taxes that are relevant to your business and how every action you take impacts your financial statements. Listen in today as I talk about why financial literacy is so important and how you as an entrepreneur, small business owner, virtual online bookkeeper, or virtual assistant can increase your financial literacy… Join us in a community built specifically for accountants and high-stress professionals. You’ll receive support, accountability, and a community that understands what you’re going through. 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