Essential Small Business Tax Tips with Aimee LaLiberte | Ep. 65

Episode description

In this episode, Tiffany Grant sits down with Aimee La Liberte, the owner of My Virtual CFO, to delve into crucial tax strategies and financial management for small businesses. Whether you're a new entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode is packed with essential insights to help you navigate your financial needs effectively.

Identifying Financial Support Needs

• Aimee emphasizes the importance of understanding specific financial support requirements.
• Options include hiring a bookkeeper, a fractional CFO, or a CPA based on your business's financial complexity.

Tiffany’s Experience

• Tiffany shares her journey in managing business finances, initially considering only a bookkeeper but realizing the need for strategic financial assistance from a CPA or fractional CFO for tax strategy and growth.

Tool Spotlight - QuickBooks Online

• Highlighted as a valuable tool for handling payroll and basic bookkeeping tasks efficiently.

Profit Creation and Tax Payment

• Profit signifies wealth creation for the business owner.
• Paying taxes is an indicator of business profitability and supports societal infrastructure.

Positive Perspective on Taxes

• Reframe your mindset to view tax payments as a positive contribution to governmental services and a marker of business success.

Business Structure Recommendations

• Start with an LLC to establish credibility and legal entity status.
• Transition to an S Corp as profits increase to take advantage of tax benefits and structured payroll.

Financial Management Strategy - Profit First

• Implement the "Profit First" methodology by Mike Michalowicz:
• Create five bank accounts for better cash flow management: Income, Profit, Tax, Owner’s Pay, Operating Expenses.
• Distribute incoming funds according to preset percentages to ensure saving for taxes and allocating profit.

Budgeting and Mindset

• Using separate accounts for different financial needs alleviates financial fear and ensures budget management.
• Structure finances to allow consistent owner pay and expense management without disruption.

As the owner of My Virtual CFO, Aimee is a trusted profitability advisor to six and seven-figure business owners who are tired of being behind in their books and are ready to uncover blind spots, course correct, and ultimately get more profitable. Aimee also is a certified life and money coach and works with business owners who seek greater confidence and unwavering drive to attract and build wealth in their businesses and lives.

Website: https://myvirtualcfo.co/