We’re always a fan of finding ways to reduce stress, especially these days! Taxes really stress people out so in this episode we talk about simple ways to reduce your anxiety at tax time. We’ll also give some tips for what to be on the lookout for that’ll be new for you this year taxwise. For OnaWay clients stick to the end to hear about our mode of operations this year and how to be prepared for that. If we were to sum this show up in a hashtag here it is! #BeingPreparedReducesStress
Doing more with less seems to be the theme these days, in this episode we’ll share how at OnaWay we’re able to do a tremendous amount of work with less by utilizing these key functions: structure, systems, organization and software. Might not sound like much fun but it’s the way to a less stressful, simplified and more effective life! We’ll share how these functions will help enhance consistency, stop wasted time and energy and leverage your hard-work so it takes less time later on. These are the keys that helped us do more with less over our 15 years of business and has us moving into the future strong, even when we’re doing more with less.
Managing the cashflow of a small business was hard before 2020, now it’s even harder! You’ll keep going around the same mountain until you re-sequence your priorities. In this episode, Shannon shares a powerful lesson she uses to view the sequence of priorities we unknowingly set and how to shift them in a way that gives you momentum forward. This is the secret to how she escaped the small business money pressure cooker once and for all. Once locked in and motivated, she’ll share a practical order for how to allocate the cash coming into your business towards payroll, bills, loans, taxes and you.
With the 24 week period ending many are asking, what now? In this episode, we’ll share what we’re hearing from the experts and give advice on when’s the best time to submit your forgiveness application. Learn about the IRS’s unpopular stance on not allowing deductions for expenses paid with PPP forgiven money.
We've lost count on how many months we're into this new way of life and many are asking, now what? In this episode Shannon shares what she's seeing take place across our communities on the job front, business landscape, and finances. She'll offer tips on what's working and what could hurt you in the long run. Learn how the old parable about teaching a man to fish is wildly practical right now.
As the pandemic rages on its brought forth an era of change, as if a veil has been removed from before our eyes regarding our jobs or businesses we own. In this episode we’ll explore an interesting development of two buckets, the in’s and the out’s. Is the great change pushing your button of fight, appreciation and togetherness with your team and employer or does the thought of going back fill you with dread? It’s time to sit back and ask yourself, am I in or am I out? And what does that mean for my future?
Many have asked what we’re doing right now in regards to our own financial decisions. In this candid conversation, Shannon shares her decision on the PPP loan along with her financial journey over the last 2 years from mega financial pressures to getting out of debt and having emergency savings to get you through hard times. Everyone is experiencing money concerns right now, the degree to which is what varies. Our goal is that you take a serious stand to break the bondage of money stress once and for all so that when life hands you an ordeal, you can focus on the ordeal, not your money.
In this understated topic we dive into the life of a business owner and how at times we feel a sense of loneliness. We’re responsible for everything and the providers to everyone at all times. There’s a reason they say it’s lonely at the top, we’re not quite sure where to turn when we need filling. In this episode we’ll talk about how our leadership style affects this topic and some pitfalls and triumphs we’ll share from our journey as a small business owner.
Simply saying the word taxes conjures up an awful lot of bad emotions for most everyone. In this episode we’ll talk about how you can alleviate the inherent fear of taxes and turn it into a simple matter to check off your April do to list!
Managing your business finances is TRICKY! Here’s the honest truth, none of us were taught how to do it and good old winging it gets old quick. In this episode Shannon puts on both her CPA and business owner hat and dives into ways you can improve the overall management of your business finances. If you want cash in the bank, your bills paid, and mental energy going towards something other than your bank balance this is how you start.
There's an alarming degrade happening in the world today as far as what's considered acceptable service. Whether it be customer, serving your co-workers or the little league team. Join us in a conversation about setting a new standard of excellence and the far-reaching benefits this will bring not only to those you serve but every aspect of your own life as well. If you want increased productivity, energy, relationships, a happier workday and massive opportunities... start here.
Do you praise people? Do you genuinely thank the people you work with? The co-workers that help you out, the employer that provides you a job, or the customers that without them there is no paycheck. Developing a habit of offering genuine praise to those around you provides more benefits than one could list. It has the ability to change your life, open doors of opportunity, deepen relationships and bring peace. All of which dramatically impact your financial well-being and so much more. In this episode we explore this concept of praise and why the world needs to take this up.
Staying inside our comfort zone is, well, comfortable. What do we do when a job or business that was once fulfilling has stolen our peace? In this episode we dive into practical tips for knowing if it’s time to say good-bye to that job or business or if what you really need is diligence to stay in it albeit with some changes. We take a special deep dive for the business owners out there.
As we close out our first year of the OnaWay show we reflect on the journey with a behind the scenes candid conversation with Shannon and producer Trumpy on where we went, what’s to come and why this show can truly change the lives of folks wanting to have a better relationship with money. To everyone whose listened, it’s truly been our honor.
Supersized meals and drinks, massive homes and cars and if we have a business we’re told bigger is better. If we choose less it means we’re lesser than.. but is that really true? Let’s pose a challenge – what if the coming new year became a year of less? Simplifying. Or less pressure. What would life be like? Join the conversation in this episode where we ask what feels massive in your life that if it were simplified or removed would be a huge relief. We’ll give you simple ideas to get the ball rolling towards ending the rat race and moving into a more peaceful new decade.
Winning with money takes courage and a willingness to not let fear stop you from dreaming. Dive into this mental game and learn how to tune into your current belief systems, habits and views on your relationship with money. Walk out of your old fate and into a new one where you never worry about money again. Choose to change!
Every business owner knows the stress of not having enough money and how crippling that can be for the business. In this episode we open our playbook for how we took our business from stressed to not even during down times. We could talk for days on this, but this episode will get you going with impactful first steps. Following these steps will allow you to focus your energy on operations, opportunities and beneficial changes during a slow time vs figuring out how to pay the bills. The difference is night and day, trust us, we’ve lived it!
What happens when our innate sense of security and comfort clashes with change? It can create a brew of upheaval. Imagine if change were a thing or person, how do we respond when it shows up on our doorstep? How do we act upon it? Do we avoid it? In this episode we’ll have a conversation about change in our careers and businesses and when it’s time to jump off the ladder or stay on and climb the rungs. Many of us are facing changes right now, don’t miss out on this convo that could crack a light into your situation.
In this episode we focus on two roles of influence, whom influenced you and who you influence and ask the question does this help or hinder you? You’ll see how much our financial wellbeing has been influenced by our past and present. So what do we do about our future?
In this episode we dive into what that even means and what we can do to break that mindset and move into a future where we have a healthy relationship with money. Take these simple action steps to break the clutches of the money is evil concept.