Start a Small Business in Your Local Community

Whether you are new to the podcast or this is your last episode, we will highlight what we have been discussing over the past 30 episodes. I want you to start a new business that comes shooting strong out the gate. My goal is to save you time and money on some of the learning curves most small businesses must experience. The more you know the more successful you set yourself up to be!   👉 Don’t forget to grab your FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: GrowThink 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Quickbooks Online or Freshbooks 👉 Create a Basic Website – Bluehost 👉 Recommended Payroll Company - Gusto   _______________________________ AFFORDABLE COURSES 👉 Start a Local Small Business 👉 Understanding Your Business Numbers   _______________________________ HERE ARE SOME POPULAR VIDEOS I HAVE ON YOUTUBE: 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR PRODUCTS CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR SERVICES CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO READ A PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT   _______________________________ FREE GUIDES / TOOLS 👉 Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 FREE eGUIDE: 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income in Your Small Business 👉 FREE eGUIDE: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement 👉 FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business 👉 Free eBook: 10 Questions to Ask in Your Business   👉 Get Your FREE Business Health Check    _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: BABO Learning for Badass Business Owners 👉 Want to Help Support the Channel? The Badass Business Owner Tip Jar   _______________________________ Books I Recommend to All Small Business Owners – 5 Must Reads 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington   _______________________________ 👉 ** 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, bookkeeper, 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.   _______________________________ Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!    WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: small business owners who serve their local community, local small business owners, service-based business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, carpet cleaners, window cleaners, ice cream shops, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, electricians, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, pet business owners, cake makers or anyone looking to start a new business that serves their community.   #BABOLearning #startasmallbusiness #smallbusinessowners

Have you come across a great opportunity to purchase an existing business? Before you buy it, make sure you dive into those business numbers. An existing business has tons of good information to help you determine if it is a good idea or not. Remember, you want a profitable business. Sometimes, people only tell you the money they take home. But are you buying a job or a business? Make sure you know what you will make with both hats!   👉 Don’t forget to grab your FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: GrowThink 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Quickbooks Online or Freshbooks 👉 Create a Basic Website – Bluehost 👉 Recommended Payroll Company - Gusto   _______________________________ AFFORDABLE COURSES 👉 Start a Local Small Business 👉 Understanding Your Business Numbers   _______________________________ HERE ARE SOME POPULAR VIDEOS I HAVE ON YOUTUBE: 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR PRODUCTS CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR SERVICES CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO READ A PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT   _______________________________ FREE GUIDES / TOOLS 👉 Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 FREE eGUIDE: 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income in Your Small Business 👉 FREE eGUIDE: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement 👉 FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business 👉 Free eBook: 10 Questions to Ask in Your Business   👉 Get Your FREE Business Health Check    _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: BABO Learning for Badass Business Owners 👉 Want to Help Support the Channel? The Badass Business Owner Tip Jar   _______________________________ Books I Recommend to All Small Business Owners – 5 Must Reads 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington   _______________________________ 👉 ** 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, bookkeeper, 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.   _______________________________ Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!    WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: small business owners who serve their local community, local small business owners, service-based business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, carpet cleaners, window cleaners, ice cream shops, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, electricians, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, pet business owners, cake makers or anyone looking to start a new business that serves their community.   #BABOLearning #startasmallbusiness #smallbusinessowners

Having a family business can be both a blessing and a curse. On many occasions, family members blur the line between business and personal. There are so many things that need to be discussed prior to going into business together or even hiring family. You need to make sure you are all on the same page. Especially if you have the most passion for the business. 👉 Don’t forget to grab your FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: GrowThink 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Quickbooks Online or Freshbooks 👉 Create a Basic Website – Bluehost 👉 Recommended Payroll Company - Gusto   _______________________________ AFFORDABLE COURSES 👉 Start a Local Small Business 👉 Understanding Your Business Numbers   _______________________________ HERE ARE SOME POPULAR VIDEOS I HAVE ON YOUTUBE: 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR PRODUCTS CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR SERVICES CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO READ A PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT   _______________________________ FREE GUIDES / TOOLS 👉 Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 FREE eGUIDE: 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income in Your Small Business 👉 FREE eGUIDE: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement 👉 FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business 👉 Free eBook: 10 Questions to Ask in Your Business   👉 Get Your FREE Business Health Check    _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: BABO Learning for Badass Business Owners 👉 Want to Help Support the Channel? The Badass Business Owner Tip Jar   _______________________________ Books I Recommend to All Small Business Owners – 5 Must Reads 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington   _______________________________ 👉 ** 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, bookkeeper, 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.   _______________________________ Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!    WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: small business owners who serve their local community, local small business owners, service-based business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, carpet cleaners, window cleaners, ice cream shops, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, electricians, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, pet business owners, cake makers or anyone looking to start a new business that serves their community.   #BABOLearning #startasmallbusiness #smallbusinessowners

Do you have your eye on a franchise that you want to buy? Buying a franchise has a whole set of things that you need to explore. We will discuss the pros and cons of buying a franchise. Many franchises would not do it again, so it is important that you do your homework and look at the pros and cons that we are going to be discussing.   👉 Don’t forget to grab your FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: GrowThink 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Quickbooks Online or Freshbooks 👉 Create a Basic Website – Bluehost 👉 Recommended Payroll Company - Gusto   _______________________________ AFFORDABLE COURSES 👉 Start a Local Small Business 👉 Understanding Your Business Numbers   _______________________________ HERE ARE SOME POPULAR VIDEOS I HAVE ON YOUTUBE: 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR PRODUCTS CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR SERVICES CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO READ A PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT   _______________________________ FREE GUIDES / TOOLS 👉 Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 FREE eGUIDE: 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income in Your Small Business 👉 FREE eGUIDE: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement 👉 FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business 👉 Free eBook: 10 Questions to Ask in Your Business   👉 Get Your FREE Business Health Check    _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: BABO Learning for Badass Business Owners 👉 Want to Help Support the Channel? The Badass Business Owner Tip Jar   _______________________________ Books I Recommend to All Small Business Owners – 5 Must Reads 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington   _______________________________ 👉 ** 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, bookkeeper, 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.   _______________________________ Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!    WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: small business owners who serve their local community, local small business owners, service-based business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, carpet cleaners, window cleaners, ice cream shops, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, electricians, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, pet business owners, cake makers or anyone looking to start a new business that serves their community.   #BABOLearning #startasmallbusiness #smallbusinessowners

Once you decide to hire employees, there are some key things you need to know and do. It all starts with hiring the right people. Then you need to onboard them and train them properly. By doing so, you will help reduce the revolving door that many small business owners experience. The better the employee you end up with, the more sales and profits they can help create.   👉 Don’t forget to grab your FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: GrowThink 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Quickbooks Online or Freshbooks 👉 Create a Basic Website – Bluehost 👉 Recommended Payroll Company - Gusto   _______________________________ AFFORDABLE COURSES 👉 Start a Local Small Business 👉 Understanding Your Business Numbers   _______________________________ HERE ARE SOME POPULAR VIDEOS I HAVE ON YOUTUBE: 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR PRODUCTS CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR SERVICES CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO READ A PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT   _______________________________ FREE GUIDES / TOOLS 👉 Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 FREE eGUIDE: 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income in Your Small Business 👉 FREE eGUIDE: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement 👉 FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business 👉 Free eBook: 10 Questions to Ask in Your Business   👉 Get Your FREE Business Health Check    _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: BABO Learning for Badass Business Owners 👉 Want to Help Support the Channel? The Badass Business Owner Tip Jar   _______________________________ Books I Recommend to All Small Business Owners – 5 Must Reads 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington   _______________________________ 👉 ** 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, bookkeeper, 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.   _______________________________ Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!    WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: small business owners who serve their local community, local small business owners, service-based business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, carpet cleaners, window cleaners, ice cream shops, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, electricians, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, pet business owners, cake makers or anyone looking to start a new business that serves their community.   #BABOLearning #startasmallbusiness #smallbusinessowners

There will be times in your business when you will need help. You might need to bring someone on a temporary basis. Do you make them part-time or full-time? Do you hire them at all? Let’s talk about the difference between independent contractors and employees you actually hire. Plus we will discuss the financial impact of that decision.   👉 Don’t forget to grab your FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: GrowThink 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Quickbooks Online or Freshbooks 👉 Create a Basic Website – Bluehost 👉 Recommended Payroll Company - Gusto   _______________________________ AFFORDABLE COURSES 👉 Start a Local Small Business 👉 Understanding Your Business Numbers   _______________________________ HERE ARE SOME POPULAR VIDEOS I HAVE ON YOUTUBE: 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR PRODUCTS CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR SERVICES CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO READ A PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT   _______________________________ FREE GUIDES / TOOLS 👉 Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 FREE eGUIDE: 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income in Your Small Business 👉 FREE eGUIDE: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement 👉 FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business 👉 Free eBook: 10 Questions to Ask in Your Business   👉 Get Your FREE Business Health Check    _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: BABO Learning for Badass Business Owners 👉 Want to Help Support the Channel? The Badass Business Owner Tip Jar   _______________________________ Books I Recommend to All Small Business Owners – 5 Must Reads 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington   _______________________________ 👉 ** 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, bookkeeper, 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.   _______________________________ Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!    WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: small business owners who serve their local community, local small business owners, service-based business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, carpet cleaners, window cleaners, ice cream shops, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, electricians, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, pet business owners, cake makers or anyone looking to start a new business that serves their community.   #BABOLearning #startasmallbusiness #smallbusinessowners

New business owners are always obsessed with needing business cards or other chotsky’s to get their business going. You do not need these. However, there are things that you can do along the way that can be helpful. Let’s discuss some of them.   👉 Don’t forget to grab your FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: GrowThink 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Quickbooks Online or Freshbooks 👉 Create a Basic Website – Bluehost 👉 Recommended Payroll Company - Gusto   _______________________________ AFFORDABLE COURSES 👉 Start a Local Small Business 👉 Understanding Your Business Numbers   _______________________________ HERE ARE SOME POPULAR VIDEOS I HAVE ON YOUTUBE: 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR PRODUCTS CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR SERVICES CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO READ A PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT   _______________________________ FREE GUIDES / TOOLS 👉 Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 FREE eGUIDE: 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income in Your Small Business 👉 FREE eGUIDE: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement 👉 FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business 👉 Free eBook: 10 Questions to Ask in Your Business   👉 Get Your FREE Business Health Check    _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: BABO Learning for Badass Business Owners 👉 Want to Help Support the Channel? The Badass Business Owner Tip Jar   _______________________________ Books I Recommend to All Small Business Owners – 5 Must Reads 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington   _______________________________ 👉 ** 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, bookkeeper, 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.   _______________________________ Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!    WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: small business owners who serve their local community, local small business owners, service-based business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, carpet cleaners, window cleaners, ice cream shops, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, electricians, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, pet business owners, cake makers or anyone looking to start a new business that serves their community.   #BABOLearning #startasmallbusiness #smallbusinessowners

Contrary to what you have heard, you do not need to be on social media. However, if you do it right, it can help. Please do not get on all the different social media. Pick 1 or 2 and see what you can do. Lots of before and after pictures. But more importantly, just be part of your community. Not the local salesperson. By the way, Facebook is full of homeowners so make sure you look into this one. Let’s discuss the pros and cons of them.   👉 Don’t forget to grab your FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: GrowThink 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Quickbooks Online or Freshbooks 👉 Create a Basic Website – Bluehost 👉 Recommended Payroll Company - Gusto   _______________________________ AFFORDABLE COURSES 👉 Start a Local Small Business 👉 Understanding Your Business Numbers   _______________________________ HERE ARE SOME POPULAR VIDEOS I HAVE ON YOUTUBE: 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR PRODUCTS CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR SERVICES CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO READ A PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT   _______________________________ FREE GUIDES / TOOLS 👉 Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 FREE eGUIDE: 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income in Your Small Business 👉 FREE eGUIDE: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement 👉 FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business 👉 Free eBook: 10 Questions to Ask in Your Business   👉 Get Your FREE Business Health Check    _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: BABO Learning for Badass Business Owners 👉 Want to Help Support the Channel? The Badass Business Owner Tip Jar   _______________________________ Books I Recommend to All Small Business Owners – 5 Must Reads 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington   _______________________________ 👉 ** 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, bookkeeper, 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.   _______________________________ Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!    WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: small business owners who serve their local community, local small business owners, service-based business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, carpet cleaners, window cleaners, ice cream shops, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, electricians, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, pet business owners, cake makers or anyone looking to start a new business that serves their community.   #BABOLearning #startasmallbusiness #smallbusinessowners

In today’s internet world, you need to make sure that you can be found. When someone is looking for a business, they no longer whip out the yellow pages, they now grab their smartphone and start to search for a business that can solve their pain point. They are not looking for an expensive, fancy website. They want a website that answers their core questions. A Google Business Page just adds even more opportunities to be found. Let’s discuss why you need both of these to help you be successful.   👉 Don’t forget to grab your FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: GrowThink 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Quickbooks Online or Freshbooks 👉 Create a Basic Website – Bluehost 👉 Recommended Payroll Company - Gusto   _______________________________ AFFORDABLE COURSES 👉 Start a Local Small Business 👉 Understanding Your Business Numbers   _______________________________ HERE ARE SOME POPULAR VIDEOS I HAVE ON YOUTUBE: 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR PRODUCTS CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR SERVICES CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO READ A PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT   _______________________________ FREE GUIDES / TOOLS 👉 Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 FREE eGUIDE: 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income in Your Small Business 👉 FREE eGUIDE: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement 👉 FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business 👉 Free eBook: 10 Questions to Ask in Your Business   👉 Get Your FREE Business Health Check    _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: BABO Learning for Badass Business Owners 👉 Want to Help Support the Channel? The Badass Business Owner Tip Jar   _______________________________ Books I Recommend to All Small Business Owners – 5 Must Reads 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington   _______________________________ 👉 ** 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, bookkeeper, 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.   _______________________________ Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!    WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: small business owners who serve their local community, local small business owners, service-based business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, carpet cleaners, window cleaners, ice cream shops, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, electricians, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, pet business owners, cake makers or anyone looking to start a new business that serves their community.   #BABOLearning #startasmallbusiness #smallbusinessowners

Now that you are getting ready to open your new business, how will you advertise and let others know you are now in business?  Marketing your new business shouldn’t cost you a ton of money as there are many ways to advertise your new business for free or low costs. Keep in mind, word of mouth is the #1 way you will let folks know you are open for business. The other key thing in your advertising is knowing who that ideal customer is so you focus your marketing on the right people.   👉 Don’t forget to grab your FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: GrowThink 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Quickbooks Online or Freshbooks 👉 Create a Basic Website – Bluehost 👉 Recommended Payroll Company - Gusto   _______________________________ AFFORDABLE COURSES 👉 Start a Local Small Business 👉 Understanding Your Business Numbers   _______________________________ HERE ARE SOME POPULAR VIDEOS I HAVE ON YOUTUBE: 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR PRODUCTS CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR SERVICES CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO READ A PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT   _______________________________ FREE GUIDES / TOOLS 👉 Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 FREE eGUIDE: 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income in Your Small Business 👉 FREE eGUIDE: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement 👉 FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business 👉 Free eBook: 10 Questions to Ask in Your Business   👉 Get Your FREE Business Health Check    _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: BABO Learning for Badass Business Owners 👉 Want to Help Support the Channel? The Badass Business Owner Tip Jar   _______________________________ Books I Recommend to All Small Business Owners – 5 Must Reads 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington   _______________________________ 👉 ** 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, bookkeeper, 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.   _______________________________ Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!    WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: small business owners who serve their local community, local small business owners, service-based business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, carpet cleaners, window cleaners, ice cream shops, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, electricians, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, pet business owners, cake makers or anyone looking to start a new business that serves their community.   #BABOLearning #startasmallbusiness #smallbusinessowners

During your competition research, you started to learn about the brand of your competition. Time for you to start thinking about what your new business’s brand will be. Keep in mind, your brand is what others tell you it is. So what do you want to be known for in your community?   👉 Don’t forget to grab your FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: GrowThink 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Quickbooks Online or Freshbooks 👉 Create a Basic Website – Bluehost 👉 Recommended Payroll Company - Gusto   _______________________________ AFFORDABLE COURSES 👉 Start a Local Small Business 👉 Understanding Your Business Numbers   _______________________________ HERE ARE SOME POPULAR VIDEOS I HAVE ON YOUTUBE: 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR PRODUCTS CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR SERVICES CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO READ A PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT   _______________________________ FREE GUIDES / TOOLS 👉 Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 FREE eGUIDE: 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income in Your Small Business 👉 FREE eGUIDE: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement 👉 FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business 👉 Free eBook: 10 Questions to Ask in Your Business   👉 Get Your FREE Business Health Check    _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: BABO Learning for Badass Business Owners 👉 Want to Help Support the Channel? The Badass Business Owner Tip Jar   _______________________________ Books I Recommend to All Small Business Owners – 5 Must Reads 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington   _______________________________ 👉 ** 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, bookkeeper, 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.   _______________________________ Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!    WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: small business owners who serve their local community, local small business owners, service-based business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, carpet cleaners, window cleaners, ice cream shops, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, electricians, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, pet business owners, cake makers or anyone looking to start a new business that serves their community.   #BABOLearning #startasmallbusiness #smallbusinessowners

Want a trick to help you grow your business? A sales log or sales journal is easy to create items that you can use to track the good, the bad, and the ugly. Track things that you want to recall in the next year or two. Track weather impacts, advertising, ordering, you name it. Anything that can give you an edge in the future.   👉 Don’t forget to grab your FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: GrowThink 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Quickbooks Online or Freshbooks 👉 Create a Basic Website – Bluehost 👉 Recommended Payroll Company - Gusto   _______________________________ AFFORDABLE COURSES 👉 Start a Local Small Business 👉 Understanding Your Business Numbers   _______________________________ HERE ARE SOME POPULAR VIDEOS I HAVE ON YOUTUBE: 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR PRODUCTS CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR SERVICES CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO READ A PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT   _______________________________ FREE GUIDES / TOOLS 👉 Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 FREE eGUIDE: 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income in Your Small Business 👉 FREE eGUIDE: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement 👉 FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business 👉 Free eBook: 10 Questions to Ask in Your Business   👉 Get Your FREE Business Health Check    _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: BABO Learning for Badass Business Owners 👉 Want to Help Support the Channel? The Badass Business Owner Tip Jar   _______________________________ Books I Recommend to All Small Business Owners – 5 Must Reads 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington   _______________________________ 👉 ** 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, bookkeeper, 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.   _______________________________ Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!    WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: small business owners who serve their local community, local small business owners, service-based business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, carpet cleaners, window cleaners, ice cream shops, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, electricians, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, pet business owners, cake makers or anyone looking to start a new business that serves their community.   #BABOLearning #startasmallbusiness #smallbusinessowners

One of the biggest reasons small businesses fail is they fail to properly pay their taxes. You must set aside money for your taxes each month. We will go over some tricks that might help. Also, make sure you remember that if you collect state or local taxes, you need to pay them! It isn’t your money!   👉 Don’t forget to grab your FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: GrowThink 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Quickbooks Online or Freshbooks 👉 Create a Basic Website – Bluehost 👉 Recommended Payroll Company - Gusto   _______________________________ AFFORDABLE COURSES 👉 Start a Local Small Business 👉 Understanding Your Business Numbers   _______________________________ HERE ARE SOME POPULAR VIDEOS I HAVE ON YOUTUBE: 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR PRODUCTS CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR SERVICES CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO READ A PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT   _______________________________ FREE GUIDES / TOOLS 👉 Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 FREE eGUIDE: 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income in Your Small Business 👉 FREE eGUIDE: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement 👉 FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business 👉 Free eBook: 10 Questions to Ask in Your Business   👉 Get Your FREE Business Health Check    _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: BABO Learning for Badass Business Owners 👉 Want to Help Support the Channel? The Badass Business Owner Tip Jar   _______________________________ Books I Recommend to All Small Business Owners – 5 Must Reads 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington   _______________________________ 👉 ** 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, bookkeeper, 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.   _______________________________ Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!    WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: small business owners who serve their local community, local small business owners, service-based business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, carpet cleaners, window cleaners, ice cream shops, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, electricians, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, pet business owners, cake makers or anyone looking to start a new business that serves their community.   #BABOLearning #startasmallbusiness #smallbusinessowners

Just because you are the new guy (or gal) in town, it doesn’t mean you need to be the cheapest out there. You need to match your prices to the value you provide. One of the reasons we have you do your competitor research is so that you can position your pricing to make sure that you can pay your costs of goods, and expenses and still ensure that you make a great profit.   PRICING VIDEO 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR PRODUCTS CORRECTLY   👉 Don’t forget to grab your FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: GrowThink 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Quickbooks Online or Freshbooks 👉 Create a Basic Website – Bluehost 👉 Recommended Payroll Company - Gusto   _______________________________ AFFORDABLE COURSES 👉 Start a Local Small Business 👉 Understanding Your Business Numbers   _______________________________ HERE ARE SOME POPULAR VIDEOS I HAVE ON YOUTUBE: 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR PRODUCTS CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR SERVICES CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO READ A PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT   _______________________________ FREE GUIDES / TOOLS 👉 Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 FREE eGUIDE: 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income in Your Small Business 👉 FREE eGUIDE: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement 👉 FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business 👉 Free eBook: 10 Questions to Ask in Your Business   👉 Get Your FREE Business Health Check    _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: BABO Learning for Badass Business Owners 👉 Want to Help Support the Channel? The Badass Business Owner Tip Jar   _______________________________ Books I Recommend to All Small Business Owners – 5 Must Reads 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington   _______________________________ 👉 ** 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, bookkeeper, 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.   _______________________________ Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!    WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: small business owners who serve their local community, local small business owners, service-based business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, carpet cleaners, window cleaners, ice cream shops, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, electricians, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, pet business owners, cake makers or anyone looking to start a new business that serves their community.   #BABOLearning #startasmallbusiness #smallbusinessowners

Your profit and loss income statement is the best report you have for your small business. It is full of great information to help you know where your money is going and to find both opportunities as well as problem areas. Your P&L is the business’s report card and it is critical that you know how to read it.  VIDEO TO PROFIT AND LOSS INCOME STATEMENT for BEGINNERS  & the LINK TO THE KNOW YOUR BUSINESS NUMBERS COURSE   👉 Don’t forget to grab your FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: GrowThink 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Quickbooks Online or Freshbooks 👉 Create a Basic Website – Bluehost 👉 Recommended Payroll Company - Gusto   _______________________________ AFFORDABLE COURSES 👉 Start a Local Small Business 👉 Understanding Your Business Numbers   _______________________________ HERE ARE SOME POPULAR VIDEOS I HAVE ON YOUTUBE: 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR PRODUCTS CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR SERVICES CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO READ A PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT   _______________________________ FREE GUIDES / TOOLS 👉 Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 FREE eGUIDE: 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income in Your Small Business 👉 FREE eGUIDE: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement 👉 FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business 👉 Free eBook: 10 Questions to Ask in Your Business   👉 Get Your FREE Business Health Check    _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: BABO Learning for Badass Business Owners 👉 Want to Help Support the Channel? The Badass Business Owner Tip Jar   _______________________________ Books I Recommend to All Small Business Owners – 5 Must Reads 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington   _______________________________ 👉 ** 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, bookkeeper, 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.   _______________________________ Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!    WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: small business owners who serve their local community, local small business owners, service-based business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, carpet cleaners, window cleaners, ice cream shops, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, electricians, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, pet business owners, cake makers or anyone looking to start a new business that serves their community.   #BABOLearning #startasmallbusiness #smallbusinessowners

Money flows in and out of your business via sales and costs. To help you track the flow of money through your business I’ll show you the #1 calculation you will need Sales – Cost of Goods – Expenses = Profits. Let’s discuss why this calculation is so important for you to know.    LINK TO THE KNOW YOUR BUSINESS NUMBERS COURSE 👉 Don’t forget to grab your FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: GrowThink 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Quickbooks Online or Freshbooks 👉 Create a Basic Website – Bluehost 👉 Recommended Payroll Company - Gusto   _______________________________ AFFORDABLE COURSES 👉 Start a Local Small Business 👉 Understanding Your Business Numbers   _______________________________ HERE ARE SOME POPULAR VIDEOS I HAVE ON YOUTUBE: 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR PRODUCTS CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR SERVICES CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO READ A PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT   _______________________________ FREE GUIDES / TOOLS 👉 Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 FREE eGUIDE: 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income in Your Small Business 👉 FREE eGUIDE: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement 👉 FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business 👉 Free eBook: 10 Questions to Ask in Your Business   👉 Get Your FREE Business Health Check    _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: BABO Learning for Badass Business Owners 👉 Want to Help Support the Channel? The Badass Business Owner Tip Jar   _______________________________ Books I Recommend to All Small Business Owners – 5 Must Reads 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington   _______________________________ 👉 ** 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, bookkeeper, 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.   _______________________________ Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!    WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: small business owners who serve their local community, local small business owners, service-based business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, carpet cleaners, window cleaners, ice cream shops, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, electricians, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, pet business owners, cake makers or anyone looking to start a new business that serves their community.   #BABOLearning #startasmallbusiness #smallbusinessowners

Knowing your business numbers is a key component of those that have thriving profitable businesses vs those that have mediocre businesses. Your business numbers tell the story of your business. They track the flow of money in and out of your business. Your number one tool will be your profit and loss. It is your business’s report card. Remember, this is a profit game, not a sales game. Knowing your business numbers will help you win at the end of the day!    LINK TO THE KNOW YOUR BUSINESS NUMBERS COURSE   👉 Don’t forget to grab your FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: GrowThink 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Quickbooks Online or Freshbooks 👉 Create a Basic Website – Bluehost 👉 Recommended Payroll Company - Gusto   _______________________________ AFFORDABLE COURSES 👉 Start a Local Small Business 👉 Understanding Your Business Numbers   _______________________________ HERE ARE SOME POPULAR VIDEOS I HAVE ON YOUTUBE: 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR PRODUCTS CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR SERVICES CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO READ A PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT   _______________________________ FREE GUIDES / TOOLS 👉 Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 FREE eGUIDE: 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income in Your Small Business 👉 FREE eGUIDE: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement 👉 FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business 👉 Free eBook: 10 Questions to Ask in Your Business   👉 Get Your FREE Business Health Check    _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: BABO Learning for Badass Business Owners 👉 Want to Help Support the Channel? The Badass Business Owner Tip Jar   _______________________________ Books I Recommend to All Small Business Owners – 5 Must Reads 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington   _______________________________ 👉 ** 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, bookkeeper, 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.   _______________________________ Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!    WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: small business owners who serve their local community, local small business owners, service-based business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, carpet cleaners, window cleaners, ice cream shops, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, electricians, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, pet business owners, cake makers or anyone looking to start a new business that serves their community.   #BABOLearning #startasmallbusiness #smallbusinessowners

Once you start to collect money in your business, you will need to have a good solid bookkeeping system in place. It is important to know what money is coming in and where your money is going. The bookkeeping system does this for you. I highly recommend Quickbooks online and/or hire a bookkeeper. Later we discuss knowing your business numbers and how critical this is to your business success. 👉 Don’t forget to grab your FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: GrowThink 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Quickbooks Online or Freshbooks 👉 Create a Basic Website – Bluehost 👉 Recommended Payroll Company - Gusto   _______________________________ AFFORDABLE COURSES 👉 Start a Local Small Business 👉 Understanding Your Business Numbers   _______________________________ HERE ARE SOME POPULAR VIDEOS I HAVE ON YOUTUBE: 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR PRODUCTS CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR SERVICES CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO READ A PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT   _______________________________ FREE GUIDES / TOOLS 👉 Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 FREE eGUIDE: 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income in Your Small Business 👉 FREE eGUIDE: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement 👉 FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business 👉 Free eBook: 10 Questions to Ask in Your Business   👉 Get Your FREE Business Health Check    _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: BABO Learning for Badass Business Owners 👉 Want to Help Support the Channel? The Badass Business Owner Tip Jar   _______________________________ Books I Recommend to All Small Business Owners – 5 Must Reads 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington   _______________________________ 👉 ** 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, bookkeeper, 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.   _______________________________ Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!    WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: small business owners who serve their local community, local small business owners, service-based business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, carpet cleaners, window cleaners, ice cream shops, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, electricians, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, pet business owners, cake makers or anyone looking to start a new business that serves their community.   #BABOLearning #startasmallbusiness #smallbusinessowners

Should you start your business debt free, or should you take out loans? For your best success, debt free is the best way to go. This means you will grow your business through bootstrapping. Basically reinvesting money back into the business to grow the business. Way too many businesses fail due to being in debt, so let's discuss how to get your business going, debt free.   👉 Don’t forget to grab your FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: GrowThink 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Quickbooks Online or Freshbooks 👉 Create a Basic Website – Bluehost 👉 Recommended Payroll Company - Gusto   _______________________________ AFFORDABLE COURSES 👉 Start a Local Small Business 👉 Understanding Your Business Numbers   _______________________________ HERE ARE SOME POPULAR VIDEOS I HAVE ON YOUTUBE: 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR PRODUCTS CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR SERVICES CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO READ A PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT   _______________________________ FREE GUIDES / TOOLS 👉 Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 FREE eGUIDE: 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income in Your Small Business 👉 FREE eGUIDE: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement 👉 FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business 👉 Free eBook: 10 Questions to Ask in Your Business   👉 Get Your FREE Business Health Check    _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: BABO Learning for Badass Business Owners 👉 Want to Help Support the Channel? The Badass Business Owner Tip Jar   _______________________________ Books I Recommend to All Small Business Owners – 5 Must Reads 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington   _______________________________ 👉 ** 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, bookkeeper, 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.   _______________________________ Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!    WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: small business owners who serve their local community, local small business owners, service-based business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, carpet cleaners, window cleaners, ice cream shops, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, electricians, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, pet business owners, cake makers or anyone looking to start a new business that serves their community.   #BABOLearning #startasmallbusiness #smallbusinessowners

Should you create an LLC (limited liability company) for your business or just do a DBA (doing business as). There are reasons for both. The main one has to do with liability. But for many small businesses, you can start off as a DBA and convert later. The key is to look at your local and state laws.  Let’s discuss both options in this episode 👉 Don’t forget to grab your FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: GrowThink 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Quickbooks Online or Freshbooks 👉 Create a Basic Website – Bluehost 👉 Recommended Payroll Company - Gusto   _______________________________ AFFORDABLE COURSES 👉 Start a Local Small Business 👉 Understanding Your Business Numbers   _______________________________ HERE ARE SOME POPULAR VIDEOS I HAVE ON YOUTUBE: 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR PRODUCTS CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR SERVICES CORRECTLY 👉 HOW TO READ A PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT   _______________________________ FREE GUIDES / TOOLS 👉 Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 FREE eGUIDE: 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income in Your Small Business 👉 FREE eGUIDE: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement 👉 FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business 👉 Free eBook: 10 Questions to Ask in Your Business   👉 Get Your FREE Business Health Check    _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: BABO Learning for Badass Business Owners 👉 Want to Help Support the Channel? The Badass Business Owner Tip Jar   _______________________________ Books I Recommend to All Small Business Owners – 5 Must Reads 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington   _______________________________ 👉 ** 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, bookkeeper, 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.   _______________________________ Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!    WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: small business owners who serve their local community, local small business owners, service-based business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, carpet cleaners, window cleaners, ice cream shops, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, electricians, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, pet business owners, cake makers or anyone looking to start a new business that serves their community.   #BABOLearning #startasmallbusiness #smallbusinessowners