Be a Better Procrastinator
You’ve probably heard the old adage, “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” In the small Texas community where I grew up, I heard this piece of wisdom from my grandmother, my school teachers, my music teachers, my pastor, and a whole host of other...
Paying Yourself As The Business Owner
A version of this article was first published on DesignGood’s blog. As the final part of my series on creating business financial alignment (you can read Part 1 here and Part 2 here), let’s dive into the ohhh-so-important topic for businesses: paying yourself as the...
How To Start Financially Aligning Yourself
A version of this article was first published on DesignGood. In my last post, I talked about the importance of business financial alignment and asked you to consider where you're at. Today, I’d like to address how you can start financially aligning yourself and...
Are You Aligned with Your Business Finances?
A version of this article was first published at DesignGood's blog. If you're like most, you started your business because you’re passionate about what you offer and how it helps other. Naturally, this makes for a creative, exciting, and passion-fueled business! Which...
EIDL & PPP Pandemic Loan Options
Over the past week, you've probably read at least a little about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). However, if you're like many, you might be a little confused--perhaps even feeling frustrated--about how to get...
U.S. Tax Return Update + Additional Resources
As promised last week, I'm writing to share helpful financial updates affecting small businesses in relation to this pandemic. I expect more to come, but this is what has evolved since I last checked-in: >> 2019 Federal Tax Returns due date (+payment) extended!...
How Your Small Business Can Get Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, I wanted to check in and talk about several financial considerations for you and your business. As this crisis develops, we’re seeing schools, daycares, restaurants, government offices, and many other businesses and institutions...
Does Your Small Business Need a Virtual CFO?
A lot of times, in life (and business), you don’t know what you don’t know… until you know it. So, in that spirit, I’d like to clarify why many small businesses could benefit by hiring a Virtual CFO. First, you might be wondering what exactly is a Virtual CFO. In...

Join me LIVE in Dallas on October 9th!
Dallas Small Business Owners - Join me October 9th for a live event, Financial Ownership for Small Business Owners, which is all about taking ownership of your finances! Money talk can feel heavy--but this night will be anything but. 😉 Instead, let's talk finances in...

4 Tips to Become a More Financially Empowered Business Owner
What really financially empowers business owners? While everyone's situation is different, there are a few universal things that make a big difference. So here are my 4 tips to become a more financially empowered business owner: 1. Show Up for Yourself Show up for...

A Fear Too Taboo To Talk About…
Over this past year, in private coaching sessions & conversations, I've noticed a prevalent, sweeping financial fear that feels almost too taboo to talk about. What I've realized is that many entrepreneurs, especially female, share this fear… which tends to grow...

Two Simple Last-Minute Tax Tips
Whether you're looking to save money, lower your tax bill, or simply have confidence you took smart year-end actions, there are many things you can do to help lower your tax bill. But today I'm going to share my two simple last-minute tax tips! These two last-minute...