Today we're talking about setting up accounting for your creative business. Yeah, it’s a little daunting, but it’s SO IMPORTANT because accounting for your business is super frickin’ important. And if you don't want to end up like me with a $10,000 tax bill, literally every time it's tax season, you should probably listen to or watch this episode.

Here’s what we’re covering:

1. Separate bank accounts - get a master business license for $60 in Ontario, this will allow you to get a bank account
2. Set up an accounting system like Wave or Quickbooks or Freshbooks
3. A way to track sales, either with your acting system or POS like shopify
4. Track every transaction coming in and out of your biz with categories
5. Keep a running tally of your profit, this is what you will be taxed on
6. Hire an accountant that is awesome and not stupid and KNOW what you’re supposed to be looking for

Check out Melissa Houston’s podcast The Business Society for more on your business finances https://thebusinesssociety.co/podcast/

My amazing accountant can be found here if you’re in need of one! https://www.mlhc.info/

That’s all for now! If you liked this episode and want to hear more, make sure you follow me on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can also find me on TikTok and YouTube.

If you’re interested in starting your own creative business, in the new year I’m launching an exclusive program to help you get started! It’s limited to 5 people and I’m developing this program RIGHT NOW! FOR YOU! So if you’re interested, click here to sign up for more info!

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Today we are talking about the five essential things that you need for your creative business! And some of these might seem a little obvious but bear with me here… even the most obvious things are often completely skipped over!

So here’s what we’re covering today:

1. A product or service
2. A website & digital presence
3. Policies & processes
4. Proper materials and tools
5. A basic understanding of bookkeeping and taxes

Check out Monique Bryan’s podcast The Juicy CEO for more about your digital presence https://www.moniquebryan.com/thejuicyceopodcast

Check out Melissa Houston’s podcast The Business Society for more on your business finances https://thebusinesssociety.co/podcast/

My amazing accountant can be found here if you’re in need of one! https://www.mlhc.info/

That’s all for now! If you liked this episode and want to hear more, make sure you follow me on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can also find me on TikTok and YouTube.

If you’re interested in starting your own creative business, in the new year I’m launching an exclusive program to help you get started! It’s limited to 5 people and I’m developing this program RIGHT NOW! FOR YOU! So if you’re interested, click here to sign up for more info!

Instagram: @the_ultimatecreative and @emily.milling

Today we're talking about escaping the 9-5 with a creative business! It's December 28th, and maybe you’re like, “Oh, my fucking Lordy loo, do I need to actually go back to my job?” And I don't want you to have to, honestly.

But like, if you're thinking about this, if you're ready to start a creative business and don't ever want to see your boss ever again, because you’re pretty sure I will throw up all over your brand new shoes and you don't want to do that because you like your brand new shoes, here are a couple of things that you can think about before you fully quit.

Because sometimes it's good to just take a quick breather with your old pal Em, and come up with a plan.

So I'm going to give you four things to help you figure out if you're ready to leave your 9-5 job and start a creative business, or maybe even like, can you start this creative business while you're at the 9-5 so that you don't lose money and your family doesn't like, lose their shit and be like, “what the hell are you doing with your life? Oh my God, I can't believe that you just did that. Why didn't you just quit your job?”

I'm telling you I've done it so many times. My family's used to it. AndI just want to help you not experience that.

So here’s what we’re covering today!

1. Why you’d want to start a biz - independence, freedom, time freedom, more money etc.
2. Make a plan before you leap
3. And then you actually have to leap
4. Know that it’s going to be tough but in time you will absolutely figure it out because you’re going to go into this with the right MINDSET!

That’s all for now! If you liked this episode and want to hear more, make sure you follow me on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can also find me on TikTok and YouTube.

If you’re interested in starting your own creative business, in the new year I’m launching an exclusive program to help you get started! It’s limited to 5 people and I’m developing this program RIGHT NOW! FOR YOU! So if you’re interested, click here to sign up for more info!

Instagram: @the_ultimatecreative and @emily.milling