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 | Sep 30, 2025 | Business Tips, Money Mindset, Podcast Episodes
In this week’s episode of Business by The Books, Danielle Hayden, reformed corporate CFO and founder of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., breaks down the real journey from entrepreneur to small business owner to finally stepping into the role of CEO. This isn’t about... 
by Ashley Bernhardt | Sep 2, 2025 | Bookkeeping Tips, Business Tips, Financial How To, Podcast Episodes
If you want to grow your business with confidence, you need to understand your cash flow, and that means going beyond just checking your bank balance. In this episode, Danielle Hayden, your go-to financial partner for all things bookkeeping, breaks down the 5...
