On this episode of The Small Business Radio Show…
It’s the scariest time of year for small business owners- no not Halloween, its tax time- March 15th for businesses and April 15th for everyone personally. Why is it so scary for so many small businesses owners and what we all need to know.
Lisa Greene-Lewis is a CPA and tax expert for TurboTax. Lisa has over 20 years of experience in tax preparation and breaking down tax laws. She has contributed tax articles to local, national, and online publications, including US News & World Report and Huffington Post. Lisa has also appeared on news broadcast, the Steve Harvey Show, and the Ellen Show.
We discussed:
- What do small businesses need to know for this tax season?
- What are some of the biggest mistakes that small businesses need when filing taxes?
- What are some of the savings or deductions that business owners should know about?
- How does TurboTax Business support entrepreneurs?
- What other platforms or integration does Intuit provide for small business owners?
if you have every started a business, it’s like a life and death experience; not only for the company but also for the founder.
Ashwin Gulati is the author of: “Soul Venture: A True Life and Death Journey into the Startup Culture”. He and wrote a tell-all that dismantles the myths, ambitions, and harsh realities of the riskiest culture in business. He has launched international ventures, helped start-ups take off or land, and copiloted complex transitions for over 100 companies in various industries in the UK, US, Spain, and France. With 30 years in the trenches, he has identified the hidden pitfalls, unspoken truths, and personal twists that ultimately determine a venture’s success or failure.
We discussed:
- From your perspective, what is the number one reason startups fail? (90% do)
- Can you talk about your own experience with startups?
- Your book contains some surprising reflections on what it means to be a startup entrepreneur. What prompted you to write it, and why did you title it Soul Venture?
- Do you think startups are for everyone? What makes someone suited to founding a business?
- You talk about the importance of balancing work and life. Given the nonstop pressure on startup entrepreneurs, how is that possible?
- What happened in your own career that made you question your career choice? What, ultimately, did you decide?
- How can entrepreneurs get to know themselves better — and better understand their own strengths and weaknesses?
- What advice would you give to anyone starting out on a new venture?
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