LLC, S-Corp or None of the Above?

Oct 5, 2017 | Business

A few articles ago, we talked about how to know if your ministry is also a business or not. That’s a great start to know how best to protect yourself from unnecessary audit risk and maximize your potential profits, but there is a lot more to the story. An important...

How to End the Dreaded Speaker Fee Discussion

Sep 29, 2017 | Business, Speaker Tips

I have to confess. Dealing with the money side of speaking is my least favorite part. Does it make you squirm to anticipate the moment when the event planner asks the dreaded question, “So what’s your fee?” Me too! It’s excruciating for me to talk with event planners...

One Simple Change That Can Change Everything

Sep 19, 2017 | Business

I talk to speakers and authors about metrics all the time.  The message is simple enough: you need to know your numbers.  Marcus Lemonis from CNBC’s “The Profit” has made that clear.  But what number is important?  And what number will really drive a positive change?...

Finding Tools to Maximize Your Time

Sep 5, 2017 | Business

Welcome back to the little piece of the internet where I share my experiences as a CPA for creative entrepreneurs. Every month, I share some of the more common questions or challenges I have seen over the past decade. This month, I want to talk about finding the best...