by Ashley Bernhardt | Oct 21, 2025 | Business Tips, Hiring/Payroll, Podcast Episodes, Tax Strategies
It’s the season of gift giving, evaluating team performance, and bonuses, and for many business owners, that can bring up hard questions. Can I afford to give out bonuses this year? What if it’s not as much as last year? How much is fair? And how do I reward my team... 
by Ashley Bernhardt | Oct 14, 2025 | Bookkeeping Tips, Business Tips, Podcast Episodes, Tax Strategies
Heading into tax season unprepared can be costly—missed deductions, lost paperwork, and sometimes, a surprise check to the IRS. But it doesn’t have to be that way! In this episode, Danielle Hayden, reformed corporate CFO and founder of Kickstart Accounting, Inc.,... 
by Ashley Bernhardt | Oct 7, 2025 | Bookkeeping Tips, Business Tips, Money Mindset, Podcast Episodes
Are you constantly wondering if you’re spending too much or maybe not enough in your business? Here’s the truth: not every season of business is meant to be profitable. And if your spending isn’t aligned with the season you’re in, you could risk stunting your growth... 
by Ashley Bernhardt | Sep 16, 2025 | Bookkeeping Tips, Business Tips, Hiring/Payroll, Money Mindset, Podcast Episodes
Ever heard the phrase “know your numbers” and thought, okay…but what does that actually mean? In this episode, Danielle sits down with client and entrepreneur Serena Waller, founder of The Dande Agency, to talk about how truly understanding her numbers transformed the... 
by Ashley Bernhardt | May 6, 2025 | Business Tips, Financial How To, Podcast Episodes
Psst…Your numbers are talking to you—are you listening? Here’s a reminder that business is emotional, and it’s easy to fall into decision-making based on gut feelings. But when you know your numbers, you take back control. In this episode of Business by the...
