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Cash Sources for Small Business: Which is Right for You?

Despite what has been popularized by Shark Tank, asking for O.P.M (other people’s money) isn’t the only way to get cash to grow. Let’s take a look at the types of funding that are available and the pros and cons of using them.

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October 13, 2020October 30, 2020 Tricia M. TaittEntrepreneurship, Personal Finance

CPA, Bookkeeper, CFO: Who Do You Need on Your Financial Team

CPA, Bookkeeper or CFO? Everyone has their purpose and skillset. If you want to make critical decisions for your business, here’s who you’ll need.

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September 14, 2020September 14, 2020 Tricia M. TaittPersonal Finance

Considering the EIDL Loan? Read This First

The EIDL loan offers short term access to cash, but is it right for you? Here’s what business owners need to know before accepting these funds.

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July 13, 2020August 12, 2020 The Art of Money MattersCredit & Debt Management, Personal Finance, Savings & Investments

Reduce People Costs and Keep Your Team with Workshare​

With businesses now on the cusp of reopening, employers are bringing back workers at a reduced capacity. Those who chose not to lay off or furlough workers need to make strategic cuts in order to stay afloat. One method of doing this is through a state-administered workshare program.

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July 1, 2020August 12, 2020 The Art of Money MattersArt & Money Matters Highlights, Personal Finance

Know Your Numbers: The Financial Key to Accomplish Your Business Goals

Let’s dive into how knowing your numbers is essential to gauge the current health of your business and figure out what you need to achieve future business goals.

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June 2, 2020July 20, 2020 The Art of Money MattersArt & Money Matters Highlights, Budgeting & Cashflow, Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance

How a Good Banking Relationship can Increase Your Access to Capital in Tough Times

Small businesses are really hurting right now. The banks and bankers have a tremendous opportunity to help.

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May 27, 2020July 20, 2020 The Art of Money MattersArt & Money Matters Highlights, Budgeting & Cashflow, Credit & Debt Management, Personal Finance, Savings & Investments

3 Important Cash Flow Lessons from COVID-19 to Help You Move Forward​

Think of this like a checklist for responding to the immediate business crisis of cash flow.

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May 19, 2020July 20, 2020 The Art of Money MattersArt & Money Matters Highlights, Budgeting & Cashflow, Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance, Savings & Investments

The Most Valuable Financial Asset for Your Small Business During COVID-19

Imagine that you had a financial officer on your team that made sure your books and financials were up to date and readily accessible.

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May 13, 2020July 20, 2020 The Art of Money MattersArt & Money Matters Highlights, Artists and Creatives, Credit & Debt Management, Personal Finance

I Received My PPP Loan, Now What?

The PPP comes with its own set of instructions to limit how the money can be spent. Here are 5 steps to manage your PPP loan funds wisely.

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May 7, 2020July 20, 2020 The Art of Money MattersBudgeting & Cashflow, Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance, Savings & Investments

Should I Apply for SBA COVID-19 Loans?

Should I Apply for SBA COVID-19 Loans? This is the question that I am hearing most often right now from business owners. The unsatisfying answer is…it depends. Everybody’s case is different. Everybody’s business is different. To make it through this […]

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April 11, 2020July 20, 2020 The Art of Money MattersArt & Money Matters Highlights, Budgeting & Cashflow, Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance

SBA COVID-19 Funding Options Cheat Sheet

Click here for a downloadable version

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April 5, 2020July 20, 2020 The Art of Money MattersCredit & Debt Management, Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance

Power HER Financials: A New Movement for Women Executives

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April 1, 2020July 20, 2020 The Art of Money MattersArt & Money Matters Highlights, Credit & Debt Management, Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance

Money Monday$: What Does Insurance Cover in the Era of COVID-19? [Watch]

Money Monday$: What Does Insurance Cover in the Era of COVID-19? Presenting Money Monday$, a free, weekly call where I answer your questions about managing the financials of your small business.  Part of the National Association of Women Business Owners’ NYC […]

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March 31, 2020July 20, 2020 The Art of Money MattersEntrepreneurship, Personal Finance, Savings & Investments

Government-Provided COVID-19 Resources for Entrepreneurs

Can I receive government aid for my business and if so, how do I apply? As the coronavirus continues to halt business, navigating this new reality is proving to be difficult, especially for entrepreneurs. To help, I’ve created a list […]

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March 30, 2020July 20, 2020 The Art of Money MattersArt & Money Matters Highlights, Budgeting & Cashflow, Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance, Savings & Investments

Money Monday$: Join My Live Q&A

Join me for Money Monday$, a free, weekly call where I answer your questions on how to manage the financials of your small business.  Part of the National Association of Women Business Owners’ NYC Community Connection series, we will focus […]

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March 26, 2020July 20, 2020 The Art of Money MattersArt & Money Matters Highlights, Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance

Five Actions to Start Financially Strong in 2019

Now is the best time to get your financials in order for the new year!   Create a financially strong 2019 by following these five steps: 1. Get Your Books in Order Now is the time to catch up on […]

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January 22, 2019April 24, 2020 Meghan SowersbyBudgeting & Cashflow, Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance, Savings & Investments, Uncategorized

New Year, New Mindset!

Having an abundant mindset can change your position financially. One of the first steps to becoming a better version of yourself is to shift your mindset and call yourself what you intend to become. If you want to be a business owner, start calling yourself CEO or Founder.

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January 19, 2016June 25, 2018 The Art of Money MattersArt & Money Matters Highlights, Artists and Creatives, Personal Finance, Savings & Investments

Prepping for “The Tax Talk”: A Sample of Potential Freelancer Expense Deductions Included

Art & Money Matters Mondays There are 2.5 weeks left to year end and I’m planning early for the conversation with my tax advisor (what I term, “The Talk”).  It’s not the thing most people look forward to at the […]

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December 14, 2015April 6, 2020 The Art of Money MattersArt & Money Matters Highlights, Artists and Creatives, Personal Finance

Transition and Finances Part 3: From juggling “gigs” to consistent work on & off the road

Art & Money Matter Monday’s Over the past month, we have been blogging about money-saving tips for artists “in transition” from student to working artist and vice versa.  In this blog, I wanted to focus on another important transition that […]

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October 26, 2015 The Art of Money MattersArt & Money Matters Highlights, Artists and Creatives, Personal Finance

OMG, I missed filing my taxes again!

Art & Money Matter’s Mondays:  Today’s message is inspired by friends and colleagues who frantically called and texted the past few days because they missed the April 15th federal tax return filing due date and also missed the October 15th […]

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October 19, 2015 The Art of Money MattersArtists and Creatives, Personal Finance

Art & Money Matters (AMM) Mondays: Planning for 2016 Part Deux

It’s the 4th quarter of the year… …now that you’ve followed the steps, in last week’s article, and created an annual operating budget for your creative business, it’s time to create your personal budget. Creating a personal budget is less complicated […]

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September 28, 2015 The Art of Money MattersArt & Money Matters Highlights, Artists and Creatives, Budgeting & Cashflow, Personal Finance

A Fall Checklist of To Do’s for the Self Employed and Small Business Owners

It’s the 4th quarter of the year and you still have a few months to take care of personal and business money matters that have been following you all year. Here’s a “To Do” list that will help you close out […]

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September 15, 2015 The Art of Money MattersEntrepreneurship, Personal Finance

Art & Money Money Matters Monday’s: The top 3 times creatives sing the money blues (Part 3)

It doesn’t take Ned Stark (from HBO’s Game of Thrones) to remind us that we’re more than half way through the year and therefore closer to worrying about tax time.  If you are a registered business, freelancer or independent contractor, […]

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August 10, 2015 The Art of Money MattersArtists and Creatives, Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance

Art & Money Money Matters Monday’s: The top 3 times creatives sing the money blues (Part 2)

So last week we talked about the 3 instances when artists and creatives are most focused on their finances.  We identified the “summer money” blues as the time of year when teaching artists see the most fluctuation or lull in their […]

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August 3, 2015 The Art of Money MattersBudgeting & Cashflow, Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance

Art and Money Matters Mondays: Vacation and Your Finances

It is officially summer and you know what that means?  VACATION TIME! Hopefully you’ve already estimated the budget for the trip, saved enough money to fund it and, notified your employer(s) and client(s) that you’ll be taking time off. BUT…if […]

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June 29, 2015 The Art of Money MattersBudgeting & Cashflow, Personal Finance

What My Father Taught Me About Money

Art & Money Matters:  In the Spirit of Father’s Day, 3 Lessons My Dad Taught Me About Money. My Dad was NOT frugal! Nahhhhh. He’s what I like to call a financially conscientious or planned person. And he definitely passed that […]

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June 22, 2015 The Art of Money MattersBudgeting & Cashflow, Personal Finance

There’s good Karma all around

Art & Money Matters Mondays: I almost missed my blog deadline digging into all of the features of this Credit Karma site for the past few hours.  Does that make me a nerd? Yes! Who cares when you’re getting your money situation […]

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June 9, 2015 The Art of Money MattersCredit & Debt Management, Personal Finance

Don’t let your $ just sit in a Checking Account

Oh how I miss ING Direct Orange online accounts with Checking and Savings accounts that earned more than 4.5% interest annually.  Today, we barely get 1% in interest in our bank accounts.  The upside to interest rates being so low […]

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May 4, 2015 The Art of Money MattersPersonal Finance

Hey, it’s Queen B!

No it’s not Beyoncé….It’s me, Queen Budgeter! I must confess that I am a bit nerdy when it comes to certain things, like bargain shopping and managing money. I believe in the power of Excel.  So for years I’ve used a […]

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April 28, 2015 The Art of Money MattersBudgeting & Cashflow, Personal Finance
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