Whether summer is your busiest season, or you're taking some time off, here's one simple exercise to do to keep your finances running smoothly even when you don't have a lot of time. 15 minutes a week, that's it - give it a try!

P.S. - I'm taking the month of June off from the podcast - see you in July!

So how was tax time for you this year? If less than ideal, here are five ideas to ponder on and start planning for now to make next year's tax season more easeful.

As always, this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct financial advice. Please always do your own research and due diligence, and consult your personal financial professional to understand the best options for your business. Enjoy!

Do acronyms make communication easier, or muddy the waters? Depends on the audience. But for small business owners, it's good to know the basics of KPIs and EBITDA so you can work with them confidently - or confidently decide to never speak of them again.

And the WTF was thrown in for drama, and because financial speak can be so damn frustrating.

Making a lot of money is a fine goal, but what if this vague "a lot" is holding you back? Getting some concrete numbers and understanding your personal money ceiling can be key to making a viable income with much less stress.

Ren runs through the four pieces of discovering your best sustainable income level for your business. It's easier than you think.

Once again, this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct financial advice. Please always do your own research and due diligence, and consult your personal financial professional to understand the best options for your business. Enjoy!

As we're wrapping up April and Financial Literacy Month, we look at the two core skills of understanding credit and evaluating investments. You may be familiar with them in your personal life, but how to they apply to your business life? Let's take a look...

Yes, I'm repeating myself - this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct financial advice. Please always do your own research and due diligence, and consult your personal financial professional to understand the best options for your business. Enjoy!

Today we focus on two of the core skills of financial literacy: budgeting and long-term planning. How do these apply to you and your business? Some thoughts and encouragement to give your future self some peace of mind.

Once again, this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct financial advice. Please always do your own research and due diligence, and consult your personal financial professional to understand the best options for your business. Enjoy!

Finances can sometimes feel insurmountable so it's helpful to remember that money is a human experience. In this episode, we run through five things to remind your human self of when money is feeling like a grind.

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March is Women's History Month and this episode tells the stories of five historic women in business and five historic legislations regarding women and finance.

Eliza Lucas Pinckney - first female entrepreneur on record

Rebecca Lukens - first female industrialist

Maggie Lena Walker - first female owner of a bank

Madam C.J. Walker - first female self-made millionaire

Muriel Siebert - first female to hold a seat on the New York Stock Exchange

Mentioned: Victoria Woodhull & Tennessee Clafin - first female stockbrokers

Married Woman's Property Act of 1839 - Mississippi

Equal Pay Act of 1963

Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974

Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978

Women's Business Ownership Act of 1988

Let me know here on my website if you have other favorite stories of historic women in business, I'd love to learn about them.