Episode 45:Crunching Numbers and Snacks: A Freeze-Dried Journey with Amy Lu
Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of freeze-dried snacks with the incredible Amy from Crunch On! Snacks.
Amy takes us on her journey of turning a COVID-era project into a thriving business venture. From the inception of her innovative idea to the challenges she overcame, Amy shares valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs. Learn the importance of finding your passion, separating personal and business finances, and using financial reports to drive strategic decisions. Don't miss out on this inspiring episode packed with entrepreneurial wisdom!
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Episode 44:A Savvy Baker's Guide to Small Business Pricing and Finances with Wendy Dunlap
Wendy, from B4K3: Baking Service, shares her journey balancing a full-time job with her thriving baking side hustle. From sourdough to brownies, she does it all.
Discover how Wendy's pandemic-inspired passion turned into a booming business. From tracking material costs to tuning into customer feedback, we explore the art of striking the right balance between profitability and customer satisfaction. With candid insights and practical tips, they reveal the secrets to transparent pricing, smart decision-making, and stress-free bookkeeping.
Episode 43:Dumbbells & Dollars: The Profit First Method Unleashed with Erin Elise
Tune in for a deep dive into the Profit First method and gain valuable insights into managing finances and building a successful business with Erin Elise, entrepreneur and owner of Strong Not Sorry. Learn how Erin's journey from online training to gym ownership became a recipe for success, and discover the perfect blend of financial strategies and social media marketing for a successful business.
Episode 42: Crafting Success with Katie Prill
Some may think it’s hard to have a career as a military spouse, but Katie with Love & Lettering used it to her advantage after COVID. Tune in to hear how she took a leap of faith and balances her business while working at home.
Episode 41: 2024 Goals for a SMART Year
And that’s a wrap on 2023! For 2024 I’m taking a SMART approach—think Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely goals. I’m swapping broad targets for specifics, like nailing savings goals instead of chasing revenue numbers.
It's all about keeping it simple yet awesome for the coming year, embracing challenges with self-compassion. Join me and set your 2024 goals with a side of balance and self-care!
Episode 40: Peanut City Candle - Case Study
Join me and my good friend Carrie Robertson, owner and operator of Peanut City Candle Company. Where we get a behind-the-scenes look at how she started her business and the challenges that come with it
Episode 39: The Luckin Coffee Case
My obsession with true crime mixed with my love for accounting gave me a brilliant idea for a new podcast series all about fraud cases
So I would like to introduce the first episode of the new series, the Luckin Coffee case. How fast can a coffee company take over China? Listen to find out their big secret.
Episode 38: How I Market, A Conversation With MediaBooks Agency
Come chat with me and my friends at MediaBooks Agency. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how I market and how the brand of Tatum Accounting came to be.
Episode 37: Capsule Office
You may have heard of the capsule wardrobe, an easy yet stylish way to get ready in the morning. Right?
Why wouldn't we use the same guidelines for running a business?
Introducing the capsule office guide. All the tools you will absolutely need to run your business on a budget, without losing any of the style.
Episode 36: Sales Tax Mini Lesson
Everyone take your seats because class is in session. Today, we’re talking all things sales tax.
This is such an important topic for all business owners, whether you’re selling products or providing services. From filing to nexus and everything in between there is a ton of information here so grab a notebook, a pen, and let’s get started.
Episode 35: It’s Not Cheap/Unexpected Signs Your Bookkeeper Is Good
So you want to hire a bookkeeper or maybe you already have, but how do you know that your bookkeeper is a good one?
In this episode, we will talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly—bookkeeper edition.
Episode 34: Deducting Mileage - Point A to Point Z
I know that running a business isn’t always sitting at a desk and taking calls
Sometimes it involves driving and running errands and those miles add up!
In this week's episode, we are going to talk about the mileage deduction and how your business can benefit from it!
Episode 33: 2023 Recap (first 6 months) of My Year
Wow, I can’t believe we’re halfway through the year already.
We have a lot of updates and news to share so let’s pull back the curtain once again.
So grab your gin and tonic or your coffee and let’s chat. I have missed yall.
Episode 32: New Business Owner? Here’s the Business Taxes Cheat Sheet (Episode)
It’s no secret that one of the hardest parts of starting your own business is figuring out what taxes you need to pay and when.
And how.
And how much.
The list goes on.
In this episode, I break down that list, how business taxes are different than personal ones, and how the heck to manage it all.
Episode 31: How I Grow My Team During a Recession
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that recession everyone keeps saying is coming?
Yeah, it’s coming. But before you go full on doom spiral, take a breath. We’ve faced pandemics, inflation, TikTok AI filters turning you into The Scream instead of the Mona Lisa - and we’ve made it through.
So this week’s episode of Cocktails & Capital is about facing the recession and choosing to grow!
Episode 30: Can You Afford an Employee? Do This!
Are you thinking of taking the plunge and hiring an employee? It can be a daunting prospect - you’ll need to think about things like wages, benefits, and the legal implications of having someone on your team.
Episode 29: Behind the Curtain - My 2022 in Review
I get pretty vulnerable in this episode as I walk you through each quarter of Tatum Accounting. Lessons I learned, what went right, what went wrong, and how I am making sure 2023 is going to be my best year yet.
Episode 28: How to Reverse Engineer Your Money Goals
Please, please, please, tell me you set some financial goals for 2023. Well, if you haven’t yet, you’re in luck!
In this episode, we'll talk about the best way to create and achieve money goals - Reverse Engineering.
Episode 27: What Can You Learn From Your 2022 Finances?
Got your 2022 accounting records all organized but just wish you had an accountant to tell you what they all mean? I have maybe the next best thing.
Episode 26: How I Am Enjoying the Holidays and Saving Big Money
In years past, I’ve found that I spend a TON when it comes to the holidays. Travel, presents, and extra hot cocoa from the cute stand at the Christmas market.
But racking up credit card debt is no way to start the holiday season.