The Financial Habits That Give You Control Over Your Business with Sarah Silver

About this episode

Sharon DeKoning interviews Sarah Silver about the importance of bookkeeping for business owners and how it can lead to better financial decisions.

In this episode, Sharon is joined by Sarah Silver, owner of Profits and Coffee, to unpack the real value of bookkeeping and why it should never be treated as just a tax-season task. Sarah explains how too many business owners start off doing their own books, only to fall behind as the demands of running the business grow. This lands them deep into missed insights, unnecessary stress, and financial decisions being made without the full story. Sarah shares why accurate bookkeeping gives business owners the clarity they need to pivot, grow, and plan ahead. From setting up the chart of accounts properly to understanding assets, expenses, and the importance of monthly reconciliations, she highlights how clean books can uncover trends, show seasonal shifts, and reveal what’s actually making money. The conversation dives into the software and systems making bookkeeping easier than ever. Sarah discusses tools like QuickBooks Online, Xero, Hubdoc, and Pluto, and explains how cloud-based systems allow business owners, bookkeepers, and accountants to work together seamlessly. This episode is packed with practical advice for entrepreneurs who want less stress, better numbers, and more…

People in this episode

Host: Sharon DeKoning

Guest: Sarah Silver

Topics covered

• bookkeeping
• financial management
• entrepreneurship
• business growth
• cloud-based systems

Keywords

• bookkeeping
• financial habits
• business control
• entrepreneur advice
• cloud accounting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Profits and Coffee

Products: QuickBooks Online, Xero, Hubdoc, Pluto

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