Macpreneur Damien Schreurs
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The show for solopreneurs who run their business on a Mac and can't imagine doing it any other way. Discover tips, tools and strategies to streamline your business, so that you'll be able to save time ⏱ and money 💸 while enjoying your solopreneur lifestyle.Weekly show covering Mac productivity mindset, techniques and tools. From time to time, I’ll interview a fellow Macpreneur who will share their own tips, tools and strategies allowing them to be more efficient and productive running their business on their Mac.
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Transform Your Profit Forecasting Overnight as a Solopreneur with this Free Spreadsheet
In this episode, you'll discover an Excel-based system that I developed for EasyTECH.
This spreadsheet is specifically designed to help solopreneurs like you forecast the profitability of your business.
It's a step-by-step guide on how to implement this system on a Mac, using Excel. If you don't have Excel, don't worry, you can use Google Sheets too.
To get your own copy of this template just visit https://macpreneur.com/freebie95
Chapters
00:00 Unlocking Solopreneur Profit Predictions with Excel
00:52 Welcome to the Macpreneur Podcast
01:44 The Challenge of Financial Forecasting for Solopreneurs
02:17 Introducing the Excel-Based Forecasting System
02:53 Diving Deep into Revenue Forecasting
06:02 Expanding on Revenue Streams and Forecasting Techniques
09:30 Comparing Revenue with Forecasted Expenses
11:36 Implementing the Forecasting System: A Step-by-Step Guide
13:22 Recap and share
13:48 Next and outro
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Track Your Solopreneur Expenses in Minutes On Your Mac
In this episode, you'll discover different ways to efficiently manage your solopreneur business expenses on your Mac.
We discuss the importance of tracking both fixed and variable expenses, as exemplified by my recent (and scary) experience with Teachable and Podio's pricing changes.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Welcome
01:39 The Importance of Tracking Business Expenses
05:28 Exploring Solutions for Expense Tracking
06:29 Deep Dive into Online Accounting Tools
11:25 Alternative Solutions: Invoices vs. Bank Statements
16:01 Setapp promo code
17:15 Choosing between spreadsheets and budgeting software
23:10 The Role of an Accountant in Your Business
24:45 Recap
26:14 Conclusion
26:25 360° Tech Diagnostic Service
27:05 Next and outro
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Effortlessly Organize Supplier Invoices with These Automation Strategies
In this episode, you'll discover how to automate the process of managing supplier invoices, aiming to save you time and enhance your efficiency. I discuss three scenarios:
invoices attached as PDFsinvoices embedded within the email body, orinvoices linked externallyThe episode discusses using tools like Zapier for automation and Hazel for file management, alongside best practices for email management and data privacy.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:52 Welcome to the Macpreneur Podcast
01:51 The Evolution of Supplier Invoices
04:24 Best Practices for Email and File Management
06:53 Automating Invoice Retrieval: PDFs and Emails
10:10 Advanced Automation with Zapier and PDF.co
13:49 Filing PDF Invoices with Hazel
16:29 Security and Privacy Considerations
18:16 Zapier's Pricing and Usage Insights
19:52 Recap
21:29 360° Tech Diagnostic
22:12 Next and outro
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Kickstart your unique journey with a 360° Tech Diagnostic
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Ditch the Spreadsheets! Automated Invoicing Heaven for Solopreneurs
In this episode, you'll discover innovative ways to manage your invoicing process more efficiently using web-based services, saving significant time and reducing stress.
The episode highlights several reputable invoicing services, with a special focus on FreshBooks, detailing its features, integration capabilities, especially with Zapier for automation, and its security measures including the recent addition of multifactor authentication.
You can try Freshbooks for free for 30 days using my referral link: https://macpreneur.com/freshbooks
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Revolutionizing Your Invoicing Process
01:43 The Pain Points of Manual Invoicing
02:26 The Game Changer: Web-Based Invoicing Services
03:41 Exploring Popular Invoicing Services
06:30 Deep Dive into FreshBooks: Features and Benefits
13:28 Security Measures for Online Invoicing
15:21 Recap
16:18 How to Jumpstart Your Streamlining Efforts
17:01 Outro
✅ Want to get personalized time-saving tips to be more efficient on your Mac?
Answer a few questions about how you're currently dealing with unnecessary clicks, repetitive typing and file clutter. It's FREE and takes less than 2 minutes!
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✅ Wondering where to start streamlining your solo business?
Kickstart your unique journey with a 360° Tech Diagnostic
https://macpreneur.com/diagnostic
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Must-Know Mac Apps These 3 Solopreneurs Rely Upon To Serve Their Clients
Whether you're a seasoned solopreneur or embarking on a new venture, the right tools can make all the difference in serving your clients effectively.
By harnessing the insights and experiences of successful solopreneurs like Susanna Reay, Roland Hüse, and Anna Lundberg, you can unlock the potential of Mac apps to streamline your operations, elevate your client services, and propel your business to new heights.
A video version and all the links are available at macpreneur.com/episode91
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✅ Want to get personalized time-saving tips to be more efficient on your Mac?
Answer a few questions about how you're currently dealing with unnecessary clicks, repetitive typing and file clutter. It's FREE and takes less than 2 minutes!
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✅ Wondering where to start streamlining your solo business?
Kickstart your unique journey with a 360° Tech Diagnostic
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Access Your Solopreneur Documents Like a Boss on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad
In this episode, you'll discover tips and strategies to help you manage and synchronize business-critical documents across your Apple devices.
Chapters
[00:00] Unlocking Document Accessibility Across Apple Devices
[00:18] Welcome to the Macpreneur Podcast
[00:50] Boosting Your Mac Efficiency: Tips and Tricks
[02:10] Navigating iCloud Drive: Advantages and Disadvantages
[06:28] Mastering Third-Party Cloud Synchronization on Mac
[12:21] Optimizing Mobile Access to Cloud Documents
[15:38] Leveraging iCloud for App Data Synchronization
[18:12] Recap and Next Steps for Solopreneurs
❓Do you have a question about running your solopreneur business on your Mac?
I'd be happy to provide an answer in a upcoming episode of the Macpreneur podcast.
Visit https://macpreneur.com/question to submit your question in written form or video format!
✅ Want to get personalized time-saving tips to be more efficient on your Mac?
Answer a few questions about how you're currently dealing with unnecessary clicks, repetitive typing and file clutter. It's FREE and takes less than 2 minutes!
https://macpreneur.com/tips
✅ Wondering where to start streamlining your solo business?
Kickstart your unique journey with a 360° Tech Diagnostic
https://macpreneur.com/diagnostic
✅ Macpreneur Community Waitlist
Become one of the founding members of the Macpreneur community!
https://macpreneur.com/community
Follow me:
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