Why Every Business Owner Needs a Bookkeeper | Ep. 391

OCT 3, 202518 MIN
Money Talk With Tiff

Why Every Business Owner Needs a Bookkeeper | Ep. 391

OCT 3, 202518 MIN

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<p>Today on Money Talk With Tiff, Tiffany sits down with Melissa Broughton to tackle one of the most dreaded topics for entrepreneurs: <strong>bookkeeping</strong>! Melissa breaks down exactly what a bookkeeper does, why every business owner needs one (no matter what stage you’re at), and how skipping this crucial step could be leaving thousands of your hard-earned dollars on the table.&nbsp;</p><p>From decoding the roles of bookkeepers, CPAs, and fractional CFOs to real-life cautionary tales, this episode is packed with actionable insights for business owners and freelancers alike! Plus, Melissa’s offering a fantastic freebie exclusively for Money Talk With Tiff listeners.</p><p><em>Check out the full episode show notes: </em><a href="https://moneytalkwitht.com/podcast-show-notes/business-needs-a-bookkeeper/"><em>https://moneytalkwitht.com/podcast-show-notes/business-needs-a-bookkeeper/</em></a></p><p><strong>What You’ll Learn</strong></p><ul><li><strong>What a Bookkeeper Really Does:</strong> Melissa clarifies the mystery around bookkeeping, explaining it’s all about organizing your financial transactions and keeping your business tax-ready.</li><li><strong>Why Bookkeeping Is Crucial:</strong> Beyond tax time, regular bookkeeping helps you spot trends, manage budgets, and make smarter business decisions in real time.</li><li><strong>Bookkeeper vs. CPA vs. Fractional CFO:</strong> Discover the differences between each financial role (Melissa’s medical analogies make it easy!), and why a bookkeeper should be your foundational hire.</li><li><strong>The Real Cost of Neglecting Your Books:</strong> Hear how business owners are missing out on an average of $7,500 in deductions by NOT having up-to-date books (and how it could be way more).</li><li><strong>Getting Started (Even if You’re Small):</strong> Do you really need a bookkeeper if you’re just starting out? Melissa shares who can DIY and when it’s time to bring in a pro.</li></ul><p><strong>Episode Gems</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Tiffany’s Take:</strong> “You won’t get that data just going to a tax professional once a year! You need real-time insights to truly run your business.”</li><li><strong>Melissa’s Pro Tip:</strong> “The expense of hiring a bookkeeper is 100% tax deductible—and makes sure taxes don’t haunt you later!”</li><li><strong>Melissa’s Free Gift:</strong> Download a complimentary electronic copy of <strong>The Four Hour Bookkeeper</strong>—perfect for DIYers who want to get their books in order.</li></ul><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Grab Your FREE Copy:</strong> <a href="https://busybeeadvisors.com">The Four-Hour Bookkeeper – Claim your copy here!</a> <em>(Go to the contact form to request your free book)</em></li><li><strong>Connect with Melissa:</strong> <a href="https://busybeeadvisors.com">busybeeadvisors.com</a> – Schedule your free consultation for bookkeeping or taxes.</li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Tiff</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Website &amp; All Episodes:</strong> <a href="https://moneytalkwitht.com">moneytalkwitht.com</a></li><li><strong>Social:</strong> @MoneyTalkWithT on all platforms</li></ul><p><strong>Don’t let bookkeeping be the monster in your business closet! Tune in, grab your free book, and step into your CEO power with clear financials.</strong></p>