Be a PROFITABLE Badass Small Business Owner

Are you handling your subcontractors the right way when you pay them? This is one area where small mistakes can turn into big problems. Let's break down the difference between a subcontractor and an employee, and why it matters for your business. We also walk through the correct way to pay subcontractors, what information you need to collect, and why getting a W9 is not optional. If you skip these steps, you could end up paying more in taxes or even violating the law. This is not about making things complicated. It is about protecting your business and doing things the right way from the start. ----------------------------- DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS 👉 Check Out the AFFORDABLE - Know Your Business Numbers Course http://KnowYourBusinessNumbersCourse.com NEED A BOOKKEEPER? 👉 Check out BABO Bookkeeping. https://babobookkeeping.com Yep! We can help you do your bookkeeping so you can focus on growing your business! CONTACT ME: 👉 Bookkeeping for Your Business: [email protected] WATCH VIDEOS: 👉 Watch on the Youtube Channel - Plus EXTRA TRAININGS on there: https://www.youtube.com/@BadassBusinessOwners ----------------------------- TOOLS TO HELP YOU RUN A BETTER BUSINESS Recommended Bookkeeping: 👉 The #1 Tool You Need: Quickbooks Online - https://babolearning.com/quickbooks You must have a good, easy to use bookkeeping system. The #1 option for those needing invoicing & online payments ----------------------------- Books I Recommend to Help You Take Your Business to the Next Level 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz – https://amzn.to/3nBsCRC 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber - https://amzn.to/3bMDTeR 👉 How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Step Plan to Help Your Business Take Off – Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/4bvCDX8 👉 Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3kpXs1m 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/3y5t0fS 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan - https://amzn.to/3yciFi7 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington - https://amzn.to/3R54Smi ---------------------------- 👉 DISCLAIMER on Affiliate Links: I occasionally will have some affiliate links & I do earn a small commission but at no cost to you. I only recommend companies or items that I believe will save you time, money or help make your business better 👉 DISCLAIMER: I am not an attorney, CPA, insurance agent or financial advisor. My videos/podcast are for entertainment & educational purposes only and should not be construed as tax, legal, insurance or financial advice. Please seek out a qualified CPA, attorney, or specialist as needed. I'm sharing my experiences with my businesses and those I have worked for and/or helped coach.

I'm going to be honest… I haven't taken a real vacation in over 10 years, and I barely take a day off. And that's not something to be proud of. Today, we talk about how constantly working without rest is actually hurting your business. As small business owners, we think grinding nonstop is the path to success. But without time for mental and physical rest, our decision making suffers, our creativity drops, and we lose the ability to think strategically about growth. Taking time off is not lazy. It is necessary. It gives your brain space to reset, reflect, and plan your next moves. If you want to be a better business owner, you have to take care of yourself first. This is your reminder to step away, recharge, and come back stronger.

Not every business owner wants to build a big company with employees and layers of management. Some people simply want a profitable business they can run themselves. And that is completely valid. Let's talk about the realities of staying solo in business. There are challenges, including the lack of income security when work slows down. But there are also powerful advantages if you run the business intentionally. We discuss how solo business owners can maximize their profits by focusing on efficiency, pricing correctly, and knowing exactly what financial goal they are working toward. When you understand your numbers and work backward from the income you want to earn, you can build a small business that is both simple and highly profitable. You do not have to build a huge company to win. You just need a plan and a clear focus on profit. ----------------------------- DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS 👉 Check Out the AFFORDABLE - Know Your Business Numbers Course http://KnowYourBusinessNumbersCourse.com NEED A BOOKKEEPER? 👉 Check out BABO Bookkeeping. https://babobookkeeping.com Yep! We can help you do your bookkeeping so you can focus on growing your business! CONTACT ME: 👉 Bookkeeping for Your Business: [email protected] WATCH VIDEOS: 👉 Watch on the Youtube Channel - Plus EXTRA TRAININGS on there: https://www.youtube.com/@BadassBusinessOwners ----------------------------- TOOLS TO HELP YOU RUN A BETTER BUSINESS Recommended Bookkeeping: 👉 The #1 Tool You Need: Quickbooks Online - https://babolearning.com/quickbooks You must have a good, easy to use bookkeeping system. The #1 option for those needing invoicing & online payments ----------------------------- Books I Recommend to Help You Take Your Business to the Next Level 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz – https://amzn.to/3nBsCRC 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber - https://amzn.to/3bMDTeR 👉 How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Step Plan to Help Your Business Take Off – Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/4bvCDX8 👉 Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3kpXs1m 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/3y5t0fS 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan - https://amzn.to/3yciFi7 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington - https://amzn.to/3R54Smi ---------------------------- 👉 DISCLAIMER on Affiliate Links: I occasionally will have some affiliate links & I do earn a small commission but at no cost to you. I only recommend companies or items that I believe will save you time, money or help make your business better 👉 DISCLAIMER: I am not an attorney, CPA, insurance agent or financial advisor. My videos/podcast are for entertainment & educational purposes only and should not be construed as tax, legal, insurance or financial advice. Please seek out a qualified CPA, attorney, or specialist as needed. I'm sharing my experiences with my businesses and those I have worked for and/or helped coach.