In a recent episode of The Treatment Room podcast, Danielle Hayden, CPA and co-founder of Kickstart Accounting Inc., gave her best advice for small business owners who want to take control of their finances and taxes.
In the interview, Danielle emphasized the importance of separating business and personal expenses to avoid legal issues and overpaying taxes. She also advised business owners to closely track all of their business expenses to be better prepared for tax time.
“As a business owner, you have to advocate for yourself. We allow CPAs to guide us rather than making sure we’re educated. Educate yourself so that you can be prepared when you file your taxes this year. Then you can ask your CPA, “did you include these expenses in my return?”
In the discussion, Danielle also provided guidance on evaluating spending levels across expense categories to align with greater growth goals.
Danielle said, “Ask yourself, are you hitting your goals? And if the answer is no, then we actually need to look at your spending to make sure that you’re spending enough.”
By working closely with clients through bookkeeping, tax preparation, and advisory services, Kickstart Accounting helps take the confusion out of numbers so business owners can make confident financial decisions.
Listen to the full episode of The Treatment Room featuring Danielle Hayden at this link: https://podcasts.apple.com/ug/podcast/5-optimizing-your-taxes-as-an-esty/id1479360792?i=1000648465006
About Danielle Hayden
Danielle Hayden is the Co-Founder and CEO of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., a bookkeeping and accounting firm on a mission to coach six-figure (+ beyond) female entrepreneurs so they can better understand their numbers through bookkeeping, financial analysis, and support and grow profitable, sustainable, and enjoyable businesses.
With over 15 years of experience in the world of finance, Danielle has worked her way from accounting firm intern to the Co-Founder of Kickstart Accounting. She understands how complex business finances can be, and she knows that entrepreneurs need more than just a bookkeepers; they need real financial analysis and support in order to get the confidence required to create the sustainable wealth they deserve. Danielle brings a unique perspective when it comes to providing business owners with “the total package” as it relates to their finances.
She’s been a guest on multiple top-rated shows, including The Treatment Room | Interior Design Business Podcast, The How of Business, and Female emPOWERED: Winning in Business & Life. She is also the host of the Business By the Books podcast.