23: Breaking Down Your Numbers: With Barbara from Jase Accounting

We have a special treat for you on today's women in business podcast. Joining us today is Barbara LaPolla with Jase Accounting Solutions, which offers CFO services plus bookkeeping to small business owners. If all of that talking about accounting just made your head spin, then this episode is for you. Barbara is helping us break down the importance of breaking down your numbers  in your business - you can’t avoid it if you want to be successful - and also sharing about her journey as an accountant, mom, and now small business owner. The Journey of an Entrepreneur Everyone’s journey looks different - and Barbara’s is unique to her. But in some ways, they are all similar - we get started on one path and realize that it might not actually be what we want, so we make a small pivot - or even a big one - to get where God is actually asking us to go. Barbara started as a Public Accountant, but quickly realized the hours were keeping her from spending time with her family. Find out how she made the change to owning her own firm!  Mistakes You Might Be Making in Your Business When it comes to running a business, most of us want to do the work we love - like taking pictures or coaching - not running numbers and worrying about taxes. Barbara is breaking down the simple steps you can take as a business owner to both look legit and have a legal business. The Benefits of Outsourcing to an Expert At some point in your business (and it’s probably sooner than you think), you’re going to want to hire a bookkeeper, a tax advisor, and also a CFO. Even though you might not be bringing in a lot of money, these types of supporters in your business offer many benefits. One is peace of mind; you know that your money is being stewarded well, taxes are being paid on time, and that you can be paid yourself. You’ll also get time back to do the things you actually enjoy in your business. And all of that gives you the freedom you were looking for when you started your business!  Connect with Barbara! Visit her website or follow her on Instagram! Take the first step that Barbara mentioned on the podcast today and open your own Business Bank Account! Use this affiliate link to get $40 when you open + fund your account!  Episode Links Join us for our Make It Happen Weekend in July! We’ve got 5 spots left for faith-driven women who want to make a difference in their business in 2023. We’re making it happen in the mountains of Colorado and we want YOU to be there! Check out more information here and sign up today! Tired of struggling to make decisions in your business? If you want to feel confident about making the right choice every time, get our free ADDS Model Guide, Make Expert Business Decisions. Be the empowered CEO your business needs!  Need a little empowerment in your life? Need a little encouragement, prayer, or just plain tough love? We’re here for it! Book an Empowerment Call with us as we take a peek into your business, offer some advice, and help you get past the roadblocks you might be facing. Sign up here. Follow the Podcast on Instagram  Find Lisa on Instagram - Branding + Photography See Sarah on Instagram - Christian Business Coaching Leave us a review on iTunes! Help others find the podcast. Take a moment to leave us a 5 star review!