• How personal credit scores are calculated and what funders care about most. • Practical steps to clean up your credit report and dispute errors.
• A 90-day action plan to start raising your score.
• The main types of funding available to small businesses. • Pros and cons of loans, lines of credit, grants, and more.
• How to decide which funding option fits your stage and goals.
• The basic bookkeeping terms and reports every owner should know. • How to set up a simple system for tracking income and expenses.
• Tips and tools to keep your books organized in under an hour a week.
• The differences between sole proprietorships, LLCs, S-corps, and more. • How your structure impacts taxes, liability, and how you pay yourself.
• When it might make sense to change structures and what to ask a pro.
• When travel can legally be counted as a business expense. • What records and receipts you need to keep for tax time.
• Ideas to plan trips that mix fun with deductible business activities.
• The most common retirement account options for small business owners. • How contributions can reduce your tax bill now and build wealth later.
• Questions to ask your tax pro about choosing the right plan for you.
• How to estimate the true cost of hiring, including taxes and tools. • How to decide what to delegate first based on your numbers.
• A simple budget template to see if and when you can afford help.
• What numbers and reports you should review before December 31. • Last-minute moves that can help lower your tax bill.
• How to get your books and documents organized for tax season.
• The minimum money routines you need weekly and monthly. • How to organize your accounts, tools, and files so nothing falls through the cracks.
• A simple checklist to stay on top of cash flow all year.
• How to set realistic revenue, expense, and profit targets for 2027. • How to map out a 12-month calendar of offers and sales goals.
• How to use your profit plan to guide everyday spending decisions.