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Understanding Owner Equity: Best Practices for Small Business Owners

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Understanding Owner Equity: Best Practices for Small Business Owners

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Case Study: Tackling Back Taxes – How to Get on Track

In this episode of the Become Sensible podcast, we explore owner equity—a key concept that many business owners overlook but is critical to financial health. If you’re a business owner, understanding your equity is essential for making informed financial decisions.

Are you:

  • Confused about how owner equity works on your balance sheet?
  • Unsure how to manage owner distributions or retained earnings?

This episode provides insights and practical steps to manage your equity effectively.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  1. A breakdown of owner equity and its components (owner’s investments, distributions, and retained earnings).
  2. Best practices for recording and managing equity, from separating distributions to closing out equity accounts annually.

Here’s What You’ll Discover:

  • How a strong equity position helps with investor attraction, business growth tracking, and tax planning.
  • Practical steps to close out equity accounts and keep financial statements clear.

Plus, we’ll share a real-life example of how to handle equity closure with journal entries, ensuring your books stay organized.

Take Control of Your Owner Equity

Properly managing your owner equity is vital for maintaining financial stability. This episode guides you through essential practices to manage equity and improve your business’s financial health.

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Tune in now to learn how to master your owner equity and make smarter financial decisions for your business!


Back Taxes: Myths & Facts (and Why You’re Not Going to Jail)

Case Study: Tackling Back Taxes – How to Get on Track In this episode of the Become Sensible podcast, we explore how freelancers and small business owners can manage back taxes and regain control of their finances. If you’ve missed tax filings and feel unsure about the next steps, this episode is packed with practical…

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Q4 Financial Planning for Business Owners: How to End the Year Strong

Q4 Financial Planning for Business Owners: How to End the Year Strong In this episode of the Become Sensible podcast, we dive deep into Q4 financial planning—a critical task for business owners looking to optimize their year-end financial performance. Whether your business is thriving or needs adjustments, Q4 offers the chance to realign your goals…

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The Difference Between Budgeting and Rolling Forecasting

Difference Between Budgeting and Rolling Forecasting In this episode of the Become Sensible podcast, we dive into a vital topic for business owners: understanding the difference between budgeting and rolling forecasting. If you’re looking to improve your financial planning and make better real-time decisions, this episode is for you. Why You Need to Listen Are…

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