Financial Conversations: Recent Episodes
Anthea Austin
Financial Conversations is your place to ask questions and get real, raw and brutally honest answers about money and business finance. I’m your host Anthea Austin, business owner and CPA. As an accountant I talk about finance everyday! But most of us business owners are not talking about money, even though we know it’s important. Every decision in business has a financial impact, money flows through almost everything we do and yet for some reason the subject is a bit taboo. To make money, we need to talk about money! Financial conversations is your opportunity to have raw and honest money conversations, learn from others and take our next business step together. If you are looking to start a business or if you call yourself a seasoned expert this podcast is your opportunity to be a fly on the wall as we go behind the scenes and speak to business owners, entrepreneurs and creatives. Through running my own business as well as working with countless other small businesses, I have developed my own process to better understand and leverage money and numbers for impact and growth. It’s these learnings I’m going to share with you in this podcast! The number one rule of money, we always talk about money! Want your question to be answered on an upcoming episode? Visit www.financialconversations.comWant to be on apart of the next money conversation? Find out about the Better Finance Club. A community dedicated to finding comfort and empowerment in money. Live coaching, mini- courses, templates and resources are just some of the goodies on offer. Visit www.betterfinanceclub.com to find out more.
Determining your prices as a business owner is a challenging aspect to get right and requires careful thinking. It’s very common early on in your journey to undercharge and then start increasing as you get more experience. Part of determining your new pricing involves weighing the pros and cons of value and hourly pricing.
This week on the podcast I sat down with, I sat down with Daphne and Lucy from Salt Design Co. They are graphic and web designers with over 7 years of experience in creating amazing value for their clients and have plenty of experience in managing their pricing.
Links to find out more about Salt Design Co.:
Salt Design Co. Website: https://saltdesignco.studio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saltdesigncompany/?hl=en
The Messy Middle Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-messy-middle/id1464240363
Visit https://www.financialconversations.com to get your question answered on an upcoming episode.
Financial conversations is intended for educational purposes only and should not be relied on to make financial, legal, or investment decisions. Thoughts, opinions, and advice shared on financial conversations are general in nature and do not consider your individual circumstances.
Facing the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship can take its toll on your mindset. Ensuring that you have what it takes to deal with challenges and failures will make all the difference to your financial success.
This week, I sat down with Alisha Kumar, founder and CEO of The Social Project. We discuss her journey creating a social media agency and what she’s done to maintain a growth mindset.
Links to find out more about The Social Project:
The Social Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialprojectinc/
Website: https://thesocialproject.ca
Alisha Kumar: https://www.instagram.com/alishakumar/
Visit https://www.financialconversations.com to get your question answered on an upcoming episode.
Financial conversations is intended for educational purposes only and should not be relied on to make financial, legal, or investment decisions. Thoughts, opinions, and advice shared on financial conversations are general in nature and do not consider your individual circumstances.
Building a creative agency is no easy feat. Focusing on listening to client’s needs, connecting them with the technology best suited to solve their problems, and support their branding and website design is a sure way to get there.
This week on the podcast I sat down with business partners Sarah Thompson and Sheldon Stenning, who have built an established agency, ThompsonStenning. In this episode, they chat with me on all they have learnt and what has attributed to their success in the 8 years they have been in business.
Links to find out more about ThompsonStenning:
ThompsonStenning Website: https://www.thompsonstenning.com/
ThompsonStenning Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joecollinsavalon/
ThompsonStenning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahturtonweightcreative/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheldonstenning/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/weight-creative/
Visit https://www.financialconversations.com to get your question answered on an upcoming episode.
Financial conversations is intended for educational purposes only and should not be relied on to make financial, legal, or investment decisions. Thoughts, opinions, and advice shared on financial conversations are general in nature and do not consider your individual circumstances.
Planning for tax season is something all business owners get stressed over. It can be challenging to understand what expenses are deductions (insert Schitt’s Creek voice “that’s a write-off”), and what is the best way to ensure you can afford your tax bill.
This week on the podcast I sat down with Joe Collins, CPA, CA, of Avalon Accounting, a remote based Canadian bookkeeping and accounting firm. He has all the tips to make tax season easier.
Links to find out more about Joe Colins:
Joe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AvalonAccounting
Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joecollinsavalon/
Joe’s websites: https://www.avalonaccounting.ca
Visit https://www.financialconversations.com to get your question answered on an upcoming episode.
Financial conversations is intended for educational purposes only and should not be relied on to make financial, legal, or investment decisions. Thoughts, opinions, and advice shared on financial conversations are general in nature and do not consider your individual circumstances.
Legally protecting your business is something all entrepreneurs must do and it can be overwhelming. Whether it's sorting out the legal framework of your business structure, having adequate contracts in place, and differentiating between a contractor and employee, having the right legal advice can make all the difference.
This week on the podcast I sat down with Jamie Bell, a BC-based lawyer, to discuss the top legal issues entrepreneurs face. Jamie is not your ordinary lawyer as she’s also an entrepreneur with her own e-commerce company, Contracts Market, that sells contract templates. Jamie really knows where business owners are coming from!
Please note, this podcast offers general information. Jamie advises you to go see a local lawyer for specific advice.
Links to find out more about Jamie:
Jamie Bell on Instagram: @wildcoastlaw, @contractsmarket
Jamie’s websites: https://www.thecontractsmarket.com
https://www.wildcoastlaw.com
Visit https://www.financialconversations.com to get your question answered on an upcoming episode.
Financial conversations is intended for educational purposes only and should not be relied on to make financial, legal, or investment decisions. Thoughts, opinions, and advice shared on financial conversations are general in nature and do not consider your individual circumstances.
Buying a house for anyone, especially an entrepreneur, is challenging and involves significant financial resources and preparation. As an entrepreneur, it's important to properly prepare, understand the stress test, and know when you are ready.
This week on the podcast I sat down with mortgage specialist Tori Dolmans. Tori is a BC based mortgage broker with over 26 years of experience in the financial industry. She gives unbiased advice and is extremely client focused. During this episode, we discuss the mortgage qualification process and what entrepreneurs need to be aware of when buying house.
Links to find out more about Tori:
https://mortgagebytori.com
@mortgagebytori
https://www.facebook.com/mortgagebytori
Visit https://www.financialconversations.com to get your question answered on an upcoming episode.
Financial conversations is intended for educational purposes only and should not be relied on to make financial, legal, or investment decisions. Thoughts, opinions, and advice shared on financial conversations are general in nature and do not consider your individual circumstances.
Marketing budgets, especially when you are a small business can be tricky to figure out. On one hand, you might have limited cash flow especially if you are in the early stages of your business. On the other hand, a substantial outlay in marketing could contribute to stronger revenue months in the future.
This week on the podcast I sat down with Brand Marketing Consultant Stefanie McAuley. Stefanie is the founder of BroadWorld Consulting and I wanted to understand more about marketing, branding, and all the things in between.
Links to find out more about Stefanie:
https://biz.broadworld.co/
https://www.instagram.com/broad_world/
Visit https://www.financialconversations.com to get your question answered on an upcoming episode.
Financial conversations is intended for educational purposes only and should not be relied on to make financial, legal, or investment decisions. Thoughts, opinions, and advice shared on financial conversations are general in nature and do not consider your individual circumstances.
If you have ever reached a point in your business where you feel slightly unsure about your next step, I guarantee instant inspiration with this episode and Carly’s incredible business journey!
In this week’s episode, I catch up with Carly Arbuthnot from Twenty Eight North. Carly has built a successful retail store located in Vancouver. We talk about the unconventional way she started her business, how she managed it through the pandemic, and how even today she is constantly assessing business performance, pivoting operations, and coming up with out-of-the-box strategies to drive business performance and growth.
Links to find out more about Carly:
https://www.twentyeightnorth.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/shoptwentyeightnorth/
Visit https://www.financialconversations.com to get your question answered on an upcoming episode.
Financial conversations is intended for educational purposes only and should not be relied on to make financial, legal, or investment decisions. Thoughts, opinions, and advice shared on financial conversations are general in nature and do not consider your individual circumstances.
In this week's episode, I speak with Kira La Forgia, Director of Operations/HR turned small business consultant for millennial entrepreneurs. Kira's mission is to empower women to identify their unique skills and passions and turn them into a profitable businesses so they can have the freedom to live their life on their own terms.
One of the first decisions we have to make when hiring for our businesses is; should we hire a contractor or an employee? Kira talks us through the key differences so you can make the right decision for your business.
Links to find out more about Kira:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiralaforgia
https://the-paradigm.com/
Visit https://www.financialconversations.com to get your question answered on an upcoming episode.
Financial conversations is intended for educational purposes only and should not be relied on to make financial, legal, or investment decisions. Thoughts, opinions, and advice shared on financial conversations are general in nature and do not consider your individual circumstances.
In this week's episode, I speak with Zafira Rajan copywriter and brand strategist.
Zafira proudly took 4 weeks' vacation from her business earlier this year and I had all the questions on how we could all do the same! We talked about revenue planning, maintaining business operations, and how you and your business can even thrive during this time!
Links to find out more about Zafira:
https://www.zafirarajan.com/
Visit https://www.financialconversations.com to get your question answered on an upcoming episode.
Financial conversations is intended for educational purposes only and should not be relied on to make financial, legal, or investment decisions. Thoughts, opinions, and advice shared on financial conversations are general in nature and do not consider your individual circumstances.
In this weeks epsisode i speak with Taylor Aller a multipotentialite RMT, college educator, keynote speaker & consultant.
Taylor had her frist child in February 2021. We deep dive into how to best balance the joy of expanding your family without having to worry about money or business. We discuss the best techniques for baby planning, how to slowly step out of your business, and the importance of asking for help.
Links to find out more about Taylor:
https://www.tayloraller.com/
Visit https://www.financialconversations.com to get your question answered on an upcoming episode.
Financial conversations is intended for educational purposes only and should not be relied on to make financial, legal or investment decisions. Thoughts, opinions and advice shared on financial conversations is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances.
In this weeks epsisode i speak with Danielle Wiebe founder of the Business Babes Collective.
We discuss outsourcing in your business including how to know when you are ready, how to ensure you are in a good financial position and tips and tricks to ensure a smooth employee onboarding.
Links to find out more about Danielle:
https://www.businessbabescollective.com/
https://www.instagram.com/businessbabesco/
https://www.instagram.com/danilivinglife/
Visit https://www.financialconversations.com to get your question answered on an upcoming episode.
Financial conversations is intended for educational purposes only and should not be relied on to make financial, legal or investment decisions. Thoughts, opinions and advice shared on financial conversations is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances.
In this weeks epsisode a speak with Susan Gaigher, Susun runs a self publishing agency here in Vancouver and like so many of us is utterly confused on charging sales tax for her small business.
We discuss the difference between GST, HST and PST, How to know what rate to charge, When to register, informing your customers you are going to start charging sales tax and how to pay and remit sales tax.
FREE GST Toolkit--> https://www.clearmarginconsulting.com/accessgsttoolkit/
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/rc4022/general-information-gst-hst-registrants.html#H2_206
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/sales-taxes/pst
Visit https://www.financialconversations.com to get your question answered on an upcoming episode.
Financial conversations is intended for educational purposes only and should not be relied on to make financial, legal or investment decisions. Thoughts, opinions and advice shared on financial conversations is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances.
Speaking with award winning email marketing specialist Naomi West we talk through all the nitty gritty financial administration that gets a brand new business from an idea to a fully fledged profit machine.
We discuss regstering your business, GST/HST/PST, What it is, When to charge & How to register. We also talk about the importance of getting a business bank account, what business expenses you can claim and when and why you should consider incorporating.
Visit www.financialconversations.com to get your question answered on an upcoming episode.
Financial conversations is intended for educational purposes only and should not be relied on to make financial, legal or investment decisions. Thoughts, opinions and advice shared on financial conversations is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances.
Welcome to Financial Conversations, your place to ask questions and get real answers about money and business finance.
My name is Anthea Austin, CPA, business owner and numbers wiz!
As an accountant I talk about money and finance everyday, but most of us business owners are not talking about money, even though we know it's important! Every decision in business has a financial impact, money flows through almost everything we do and yet for some reason the subject is still a little bit taboo.
To make money we need to talk about money! Financial conversations is your opportunity to have raw and honest money conversations, learn from others and take our next business step together.
If you are looking to start a business or already call your self a seasoned expert, Financial Conversations is your opportunity to be a fly on the wall as I (a financial accountant and CPA) talk to business owners, entrepreneurs and creatives.
From running my own business and working with countless other small business owners I have developed my own process of understanding and using money and numbers to leverage impact and growth. It is these learnings I'm going to share with you on this podcast.
The number one rule of money, we always talk about money!
Want your question to be answered on an upcoming episode? Visit www.financialconversations.com
I'll see you in the first episode!