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Top 10 Financial Scams in 2026, Why Smart People Fall for Them and How to Protect Yourself
Financial scams are becoming more sophisticated every year, and they’re not just targeting the uninformed. In today’s digital world, confidence and visibility are often mistaken for credibility, making it easier than ever for scammers to gain trust. In this post, we break down the top financial scams happening right now and how to protect yourself and your business.
Spring Is Coming, But Things Feel Heavy
Spring is supposed to be a season of renewal, but right now things feel heavy. In this reflection, I share a personal story about navigating a Lipedema flare, confronting limitations, and why I’m experimenting with a gentle 7-day reset to slowly move back toward the light. Join me in the experiment!
How to Know It’s Time to Find a New Bookkeeper (Without Panicking)
Not sure whether it’s time to switch bookkeepers? Before you panic, learn how to evaluate your engagement letter, scope, and financial structure calmly and strategically.
Revenue Isn't Enough: Get Financial Clarity Before You Scale.
You can hit big revenue months and still feel financially unstable. Here’s why revenue isn’t the same as financial health — and what to track before you scale in 2026.
Read This Before You Hire a Business Coach
If hiring a business coach is on your 2026 plan, read this first. Coaching multiplies clarity, it does not create it. Before you scale, hire, or invest, make sure you understand your profit margins, cash flow, and true financial foundation.
Making Space to Run: Letting Go Before the Year of the Fire Horse
Over the last few months, I’ve felt a quiet but persistent call to let go of what no longer fits. As we close the Year of the Snake and prepare for the Year of the Fire Horse, this reflection explores endings, conscious shedding, and the kind of self-care that creates space for what’s next… in life and in business.
Money Matters: Business Finances 101 | What Small Business Owners Must Do Before the 2026 Tax Season
Cash flow, tax prep, and bookkeeping don’t have to feel overwhelming or reactive. In this foundational guide, I walk through the most important financial habits small business owners need in place before filing 2025 taxes during the 2026 tax season, from tax readiness and bookkeeping workflows to cash flow clarity and CFO-level thinking. This post pairs practical strategy with real-world insight, and the full YouTube video goes even deeper with examples, explanations, and teaching you won’t want to miss.
Why Cash Flow Feels So Stressful (And How to Create Clarity Instead)
Cash flow stress isn’t a sign you’re doing something wrong. More often, it’s a lack of clarity around timing, systems, and visibility. In this post, we explore why cash flow feels so overwhelming and how simple, grounded systems can bring calm and confidence back into your business finances.
Choosing Calm in a Loud, Fearful World
When the world feels loud, heavy, and uncertain, choosing calm becomes a powerful act. This reflection explores nervous system regulation, grounding, and how to stay present and steady without disconnecting from what’s happening around us.
Walking into the New Year Slowly
What if January isn’t meant to be rushed? This reflection invites you to move gently into the new year, honoring grief, integration, and the natural rhythms of winter, while making space for clarity, embodiment, and a more aligned approach to both life and money.
Cash Flow Mistakes Business Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Cash flow issues aren’t always about how much you’re earning. More often, they come from small habits that quietly create stress and instability. In this post, I break down the most common cash flow mistakes business owners make and what to do instead.
When to Move from DIY Bookkeeping to Professional Support
Many business owners start out doing their own bookkeeping. It’s practical in the beginning and helps you stay close to your numbers. But as your business grows, there comes a point when DIY bookkeeping starts slowing you down instead of serving you. This post covers the clear signs that it’s time to bring in professional support so that your business can grow.
The Quiet Business of Goodbye
The invisible labor that follows a death, the administrative aftermath, the financial unraveling, is real, heavy, and still wildly under-discussed. The most loving thing you can ever do for the people you leave behind is to make the business of your life easy for them to manage when you are gone. So in today’s post, I’m sharing five simple ways to prepare for the inevitable, not from fear, but from love.
How to Manage Your Bookkeeping When Juggling Multiple Businesses
📣 Running more than one business? Each one needs its own books — no exceptions. If you're juggling multiple LLCs or income streams with different EINs, mixing transactions can land you in a legal and financial mess. This week's blog breaks down exactly what to do to keep your records clean, your entities separate, and your sanity intact.
Deserving, Perfectionism & the Truth About Your Money Story
You don’t have to be perfect to be powerful. So many of us are waiting to be more put together before we let ourselves be seen, more organized before we look at the numbers, more “healed” before we say we’re ready. Today’s blog is a personal one — about my own journey with perfectionism and how it’s shaped my relationship with money, plus why I'm done hiding and why you should be, too.
Thinking About Switching to Xero or Quickbooks? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Thinking about switching accounting software? Or maybe you're finally ready to start fresh with a proper bookkeeping system that actually works for your business? The latest Manifesting Strategist post breaks down what you need to know before you take the leap.
Smart Tips for Picking a Business Credit Card That Works for You
Not all business credit cards are created equal. Some help your business grow. Others just grow your debt. If you're in the market for a new card, make sure it's working for you — not against your cash flow. Here are a few tips before you apply.
Business Income-Related Red Flags (and How to Avoid Them with Ease)
Nobody wants a surprise letter from the IRS. Even if you're doing everything “right,” messy tracking can create red flags that get noticed. Here are a few common ones we see all the time.
Thinking About Switching Accounting Software?
If you're feeling like your current accounting system just isn't cutting it anymore—too clunky, too confusing, or not giving you the insights you need—this is your sign to consider a change. In this week’s blog, I walk you through 5 clear signs that it might be time to upgrade (and what to do next).
Your Financial Foundation Is the Missing Piece (And You Might Not Even Know It Yet)
Many entrepreneurs feel stuck in their business without realizing the problem isn’t marketing or mindset — it’s their financial foundation. In this post, we explore how messy or missing numbers create confusion and offer a path to greater clarity, confidence, and cash flow. If you’ve been winging it with your finances, this is your wake-up call.