Hosts: Melissa Lynn Oddo (deMelis Atelier & Stitched Collective) Matthew Banever (Bards Clothing)

Summary:

In this episode, we sat down with Allie Blair Dorman from Allie Blair Bookkeeping to dive deep into the world of taxes and accounting for small business owners. We shared our personal experiences and learned how smart financial decisions can be a game changer for any entrepreneur.

photo: Courtesy of Allie Blair Instagram

Key Topics Discussed:

• Navigating tax season with confidence by tracking expenses and understanding deductions
• The importance of outsourcing accounting tasks to focus on growing your business
• Learning from early mistakes to build a resilient financial strategy

Takeaways:

• Embrace trial and error in the first year and don’t be afraid to make mistakes
• Find your business doppelganger and invest in your business in the beginning
• Keeping your books organized year-round simplifies tax filing and avoids costly errors
• Investing in a professional’s guidance is not just smart—it’s essential for long-term financial health

Links:

• Allie Blair Bookkeeping – Offering customized accounting, bookkeeping, business management, payroll, tax planning and preparing to help small and medium business owners focus on what they need.
• James Blair Landscape & Design – Specializing in hardscape design & installation.
• Rooted Dreams Floral and Design Company – woman-owned and run floral design studio based out of Mansfield Center, Connecticut. Specializing in event florals for weddings, gatherings, parties, and sympathies.
• Mountain Tree Service – Working with people who care about trees.
• Sandra Morgan Living – Where modern meets vintage. Creating spaces you want to come home to.
• Charhause Cookie – Gluten-free micro-bakery and cafe.
• Silk City Coffee – Silk City Coffee is an independently owned specialty coffee shop in the center of Main Street, Manchester. We offer fresh-brewed coffee, espresso drinks and tea along with pastries, salads, sandwiches and more all made fresh in-shop. 
• Hearts in Hartford – bc w/ your ♥️ you always win.