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Boutique Radio is a conversation to equip and encourage creative boutique owners in how to run a business, by knowing their numbers, growing in productivity and leadership, and getting the whole family involved to build a legacy. Listen while you’re cooking dinner, folding laundry—and bring your notebook to take all the notes. Join your hosts, Cristy - mother, wife and expert boutique bookkeeper and Jennifer - former beauty magazine editor in New York City and now the content creator for HarQuin Boutique Bookkeeping Co. Learn more at boutiquebookkeeping.co.
A stress-free year-end? Yes, please!In our final podcast for the season, Cristy White, our Success Team Leader from our boutique bookkeeping team dives into inventory, 1099's and more so you're prepared for year-end this time and taxes will be smooth sailing.Listen to today's podcast and go to Boutique School to download the Year-End Checklist - a beautifully designed PDF to print out so you don't miss a thing.
Outsourcing what you don't have time to do can grow your business exponentially. Listen to today's podcast to learn about the trifecta of success when you hire a bookkeeper, a CPA that is separate from your bookkeeper and why business consulting is your secret weapon.
Participate in a one-of-a-kind resource for boutique ownersHave you ever wondered...Am I paying too much for rent?Am I overpaying or underpaying my employees?How much should I pay myself?Am I earning enough for the size of my boutique?Today we are presenting a unique opportunity to see what's going on industry wide for boutiques - and compare and contrast your business and the success of other boutique businesses. Learn what is working and what is not working to empower you to pivot or make important changes in the direction you're going for 2024.Here's how you can participate:Just dedicate 15 minutes or less to fill out our State of the Industry survey and you will get the results for FREE in the new year, after we've compiled all the data in a beautifully designed PDF, so you can apply all the information to your own boutique.Listen to the new episode to hear more about the State of the Industry and what this information can do for your boutique success.
2023 marks HarQuin’s 15th anniversary and in this podcast episode, Lindsey shares her love of small businesses, entrepreneurship and creating generational wealth through family businesses, not hobbies! During the 2008 economy crash, HarQuin was birthed and the perfect logo was created—our signature tandem bike. The tandem bike encapsulates what we do for our clients—we are in this together, partnering with our clients to help them thrive in life and business. Listen to the episode to hear more about HarQuin’s story from the founder, Lindsey Roberts.
Bookkeeping is an asset to your business. Why?Sometimes it can be a temptation to skip bookkeeping because it's not fun to think about as a creative boutique owner. But bookkeeping is an investment with a return. It's not just a business expense that you can cut and not feel the effects of that choice.Not only does good bookkeeping help you file your taxes in the best way - but think about what you'll want to know in a year from now to grow your business? You'll want to have clear data to direct your business. You'll want multiple years of information to know if you can move locations, open a new location, hire people, and much more.Listen to today's podcast to understand everything you an achieve through good bookkeeping.
Bookkeepers and CPA's are the perfect compliment to each other... Oftentimes it's hard to know the difference between bookkeeping and working with a CPA, but it pays off to know the key differences and how they both work together for the success of your business.In today's podcast we talk about the bookkeeper's role and everything that goes into the weekly and monthly work that creates accurate, organized books to hand off to your CPA at the end of the year.
Have you ever paid the price of not hiring an expert?Thankfully, when Lindsey (the founder of HarQuin) broke her elbow this year she was led to the top doctor for elbow injuries - but here's the catch - she wasn't seeking the expert...Because Lindsey didn't know much about elbows or have any real desire to be an expert in elbow injuries, she assumed it doesn't matter who she went to for help. She injured herself on vacation away from home so her first thought was to get whoever she could to do surgery on her elbow.The same happens for boutique owners when it comes to bookkeeping and knowing their numbers - you may not be very interested in bookkeeping and therefore you don't see the value in hiring an expert. In today's podcast we give practical and real answers why it matters who does your books and some real life examples of what can happen if you just have automated systems or good friends do your bookkeeping.
You don't have to compartmentalize business and family. One of the biggest secrets to success is to have a legacy mindset and get the whole family involved in the business you're building. In this week's podcast, we talk about the real and practical ways you can delegate tasks and chores to your children, giving them purpose and meaning, while teaching them to value hard work that they can pass down to generations to come - all while building your business and enjoying your loved ones.
Are you thinking about closing your business?We want to support you in the best way so that you do it right - your business is not a hobby and while it may be tempting to just get rid of the inventory and shut the doors - there are important steps to take now.Maybe you started your boutique during COVID when everyone was online, or your business wasn't doing that great and the PPP loans came out and that sustained some businesses for a while, but this year there are many closing their doors. Closing well matters - you started a business which is a legal entity in the eyes of the IRS. In this week's podcast, Lindsey Roberts, the founder of HarQuin discusses everything you need to know about Payroll, Sales Tax and Income Tax.
This week's podcast is for everyone who is wanting to pay off debt but doesn't know where to start. The key is finding an option that works for you. Everyone is different. You need to look at the whole picture and to know your numbers so you know what you're up against. Then you can hit the ground running. Our in-house budgeting specialist offers some options for boutique owners.
We are kicking off season two of the podcast with an episode on hiring a bookkeeper!Tune in for a season of wisdom and knowledge from Lindsey, the founder of HarQuin and other guests on the podcast - to equip you in running your boutique. We know as a boutique owner you want to focus on the creative side of your business - and we LOVE supporting you and lifting the burden on the business and numbers side!Today we are bringing to you a comprehensive conversation on what you need to know about hiring a bookkeeper - what it's like to work with a bookkeeper, pricing, onboarding, the reports you will receive, and the important and practical questions to ask when hiring a bookkeeper. You can keep this podcast as a resource to go back to throughout your process. It's a longer conversation than usual - but well worth it!
On the previous podcast, we began part one of a two-part series on budgeting. Lindsey shared a fresh, new perspective on budgeting and how our modern systems are actually a version of an old, traditional system that has always worked! To continue the conversation on budgeting this week, Stephanie Coakley, one of our CPA consultants, gives us the scoop on budgeting and what boutique owners really need to know. This podcast is for you if you've always wanted to implement a budget that really works, but have never made it happen!
Show Notes: boutiquebookkeeping.co/episode-15
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Budgeting is the buzzword with boutique owners right now - and we want to be honest - budgeting is sometimes more aspirational than something we see boutique owners actually implement and use. This podcast is for you if you want to know how to budget, have a budget but don't use it, or want to refine your process and fill in some holes. Lindsey, the founder of HarQuin Bookkeeping, shares some fresh and unique perspectives on traditional budgeting practices that have been modernized and how to use them to create a cash budgeting system that you'll actually use.
Show Notes: boutiquebookkeeping.co/episode-14
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We recently saw a post on social media and it was so relatable to hundreds of boutique owners in the thread - a mother made a tweet about how she doesn't want to be the "girl boss” because her family matters more than her business. It fit right into this episode we were planning and our conversation that we have every week, to help boutique owners run their business in a way that not only provides for their families and gives them more time to be with their families, but also builds a legacy. Being firmly rooted in what really matters is the key to having a truly successful boutique business. At the end of the day, it's not about fame or fortune - but how well you served and loved your family and then your customers and larger community. In this episode, we share three things to change now in your boutique business that will reprioritize your family AND grow your business.
Show Notes: boutiquebookkeeping.co/episode-13
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Imagine next tax season rolls around and you feel READY and prepared - no more scrambling or worrying - and you're saving hard-earned money. In this episode, Lindsey Roberts, the founder of HarQuin Boutique Bookkeeping Co, breaks it down for you - and tells you exactly what you need to do to prepare all year for season.
Show Notes: boutiquebookkeeping.co/episode-12
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If you’re a new boutique owner or maybe you’re thinking about going full time - there will be high’s and low’s and in this episode we talk about how to navigate that and set yourself up for success through thick and thin. We want this conversation to be an encouragement to you and maybe even a redirection so you don’t make some of the most common mistakes boutique owners make. Most boutique owners are first-time business owners, so we are here to help guide you through that process!
Show Notes: boutiquebookkeeping.co/episode-11
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In this week's podcast we lay the foundation of financial literacy for boutique owners. We thought it was a timely discussion for the podcast because April is Financial Literacy Month. If you’re like many boutique owners, you have a general understanding of things but you may not know how to use the financial data you have to its full potential. Once you have real data - numbers that you can work with - your financial reports become a tool for making smart business decisions, so don't let this go to waste!
Show Notes: boutiquebookkeeping.co/episode-10
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If you feel disorganized, not as productive as you'd like to be, wasting time, and can't keep up with it all, this podcast is for you if you're a boutique owner who wants to boost your quality of life and productivity for better business success that comes through self-discipline. These things don't come naturally to us and that's why they require self-discipline. The hard work pays off!
Show Notes: boutiquebookkeeping.co/episode-9
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As a creative boutique owner, keeping up with your books and filing taxes may not always be top of mind. When you're trying to do it all on your own, this can be an added challenge. Now, we are in the throes of tax season and we want to make it as smooth as possible for boutique owners, so we brought on Angi McClish, our CPA Consultant at HarQuin Boutique Bookkeeping Co, to tell us everything about filing an extension on your taxes - in case you don't have your books ready. This is where having a good bookkeeper helps. For example, with our services we send out a monthly list of needs in your reports, so every month you know what is still outstanding. We hope this podcast benefits you and makes things smoother for you moving forward!
Show Notes: boutiquebookkeeping.co/episode-8
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Have you fallen into some of the common bookkeeping pitfalls as a boutique owner? Not counting all of your expenses? Forgetting to account for merchant fees or gift cards? Boutique bookkeeping can often be more complicated than regular bookkeeping and it comes with its unique challenges. This is your business, time and money and these mistakes come at a cost - this podcast is for you if you want to prevent future error!
Show Notes: boutiquebookkeeping.co/episode-7
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In this episode, hear a sneak peek on the results from The Boutique State of the Industry with Lindsey Roberts, the founder of HarQuin Boutique Bookkeeping Co. We created The Boutique State of the Industry to be a blessing for boutique owners, helping them to gain a larger perspective in their specific industry. As a business owner, you may get afraid, confused or feel alone when you're making business decisions that are different from those who are not in your industry, so seeing the big picture of what's going on in the boutique industry nationwide and what it's like to be a boutique owner in America helps you not only learn from others mistakes, but grow in your confidence and knowledge as a boutique owner, equipping you to make smart business decisions and reach your biggest goals in life and business.
Show Notes: boutiquebookkeeping.co/episode-6
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If you've ever struggled with overcommitting (we all have! or at least knows someone who's stuck in this) you know it causes stress, broken commitments, over promising and underdelivering, and can often result in you having a lot of responsibilities that are misaligned with your priorities. You end up spreading yourself too thin and not making progress on what matters. This can all lead to hopelessness and burnout.
We talk about some of the root reasons WHY we overcommit and HOW to change this pattern so that you can increase your quality of work and relationships, while running your business and prioritizing your family and what matters most to you. If you're craving more balance and more fulfillment in all areas of your life, this episode is for you!
Show Notes: boutiquebookkeeping.co/episode-5
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This episode is an intro to many conversations we're going to have on boutique leadership. All the different things we talk about on the podcast are the components and facets of what it takes to become a true leader in your boutique business so you can build a legacy. Right now, we are focusing on three keys that catapult you into better leadership. These are core, foundational pieces for any small business owner who wants to have purpose and meaning, while growing their business and experiencing more success.
Show Notes: boutiquebookkeeping.co/episode-4
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In this week's podcast we have a special guest with us. Allison Brooks, our Sales Tax Expert for Boutique Bookkeeping Co is here to talk to us about how to stay current with Sales Tax. Many of you probably know what Nexus means; this is when you hit limits in other states - whether it's transactional limits or sales volume. But there's a 12-month look-back period. Now that we're in a new year, February is when we do Nexus audits for all of our clients because now we have a calendar year to look back at. Allison shares the key things to know about Sales Tax so you can stay on top of your game.
Show Notes: boutiquebookkeeping.co/episode-3
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This episode is packed with real, practical productivity tools that you can implement right now. As a boutique owner, you may be juggling a lot of different things in one day, and you struggle with time-management and yearn for higher productivity and organization. And you know you need structure and better planning and starting this month if you’re like us, you're ready to get out of the place of doing everything “just in time”. We are giving you three life-changing tools and practices to implement in your life now - we are passionate about helping you increase your productivity for boutique success - and to give you back that precious time with your family that the business and a lack of productivity may be stealing right now.
Show Notes: boutiquebookkeeping.co/episode-2
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This is the first episode of our new podcast, Boutique Radio, and we are really excited to be here with you and to share a little about who we are and what the podcast is about before we dive into this week's episode on why boutique owners need bookkeeping in 2022 and how to set your boutique business up for success.
Boutique Radio is HarQuin Boutique Bookkeeping Co's first podcast and I'm Jennifer here with my co-host Cristy. I'm the content creator for HarQuin Boutique Bookkeeping Co and Cristy is one of our boutique bookkeeping experts with a wealth of knowledge—and some humor. You may already know her from her Instagram reels😂. HarQuin Boutique Bookkeeping Co is a team of over 50 in more than 20 states— equipping boutique owners to run a business, so they can build a legacy and have more time with their family while doing it. Our podcast is now an extension of this! We help boutique owners grow their businesses through our bookkeeping, sales tax, payroll and consulting services—and our online resource and community in Boutique School. Lindsey Roberts, the founder of HarQuin Boutique Bookkeeping Co, will join us here on the podcast and you will get to hear her wisdom and knowledge - she started HarQuin in 2007, as a homeschool mom (and she still is one) with a desire to serve small business owners. Since then, Lindsey’s husband has joined HarQuin full time and they are building quite the legacy. It is such a blessing to be a part of their mission and purpose to glorify God in helping small businesses and boutique owners.
In this episode we are sharing the top three reasons why every boutique owner needs bookkeeping in 2022. We hope this episode encourages, equips and empowers you to start the new year off on the right foot and get your boutique pointing in the right direction for success!
Show Notes: boutiquebookkeeping.co/episode-1
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