Biz Help For You

Candy Messer
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Biz Help For You is a business education podcast designed to help small business owners and entrepreneurs navigate the rules, regulations, and best practices that keep their businesses compliant and profitable. Each episode delivers practical guidance on topics like business licenses, payroll, sales tax for online and brick-and-mortar sellers, 1099 processing, and other critical compliance tasks. In addition to compliance insights, the show shares expert tips on marketing, website design, budgeting, understanding financial reports, and growing your business efficiently. Listeners will also learn how to build effective systems and processes, hire and manage teams, choose between desktop and cloud-based software, and create marketing strategies that drive results. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur or an established business owner, Biz Help For You equips you with actionable strategies, expert advice, and insights to help your business run smoothly, stay compliant, and achieve sustainable growth.

  1. How to Control Access to Employee Records While Staying Compliant and Protecting Privacy

    1H AGO

    How to Control Access to Employee Records While Staying Compliant and Protecting Privacy

    Send a text Who should have access to employee records, and how do you protect sensitive information without violating the law? If you handle this incorrectly, you risk privacy breaches, legal claims, and costly compliance violations.  In this Quick Tip episode of Biz Help For You, you will learn how to properly manage access to employee records using legal best practices and a clear “need-to-know” framework. You will walk away with a better understanding of what qualifies as an employee record, who inside your organization should and should not have access, how to handle confidential medical and exposure records, and when outside parties may legally request information.  This episode also breaks down key legal considerations, including employee privacy rights, state-based access laws, OSHA medical and exposure record requirements, retention obligations, and the importance of written policies and secure storage systems. You will gain practical, actionable steps to reduce risk, safeguard sensitive data, and build trust with your workforce.  If you are a business owner, manager, or HR professional, this episode gives you clarity on how to stay compliant while protecting both your business and your employees.  Support the show Resources: https://affordablebookkeepingandpayroll.com/resource-opt-in Become a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1522381/support

    11 min
  2. How to Avoid Costly Contract Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Business with Santiago Cueto

    1D AGO

    How to Avoid Costly Contract Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Business with Santiago Cueto

    Send a text You may believe your contracts are solid, but one overlooked clause can expose your business to serious legal and financial risk. In this episode, you will learn how silent contract traps can quietly undermine your protection and what you should be reviewing before you ever sign.  Attorney Santiago Cueto breaks down the most common and expensive contract mistakes business owners make, including jurisdiction clauses, dispute resolution decisions, and poorly drafted templates. You will discover why downloading contracts online or relying on AI-generated documents can leave you vulnerable, how arbitration can save time and money, and which clauses deserve your immediate attention.  This conversation also covers internal agreements, partner disputes, independent contractor misclassification, and why clarity in contract language is critical to enforcement. You will walk away with practical guidance that helps you safeguard your business, reduce risk, and negotiate contracts from a position of strength.  C-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Resources: https://affordablebookkeepingandpayroll.com/resource-opt-in Become a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1522381/support

    30 min
  3. How to Use Proactive Tax Planning to Improve Cash Flow, Reduce Risk, and Scale Your Business with Gale Sciascia

    4D AGO

    How to Use Proactive Tax Planning to Improve Cash Flow, Reduce Risk, and Scale Your Business with Gale Sciascia

    Send a text What if the way you currently think about taxes is quietly limiting your business growth?  In this episode, you will learn how proactive tax planning can transform taxes from a once-a-year obligation into a powerful strategic tool. Tax strategist Gale Sciascia explains why compliance alone is not enough, and how consistent planning can improve cash flow, protect assets, support expansion, and position your business for long-term success.  You will discover why checking in with your tax professional throughout the year matters, how cost segregation and depreciation really work, and why major financial decisions should never be made without tax guidance. The conversation also explores retirement planning, lines of credit, good debt versus bad debt, and how your business entity structure impacts both protection and profitability.  If you want clarity, confidence, and control over your financial future, this episode shows you how tax planning fits directly into a smarter business strategy.  C-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Resources: https://affordablebookkeepingandpayroll.com/resource-opt-in Become a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1522381/support

    26 min
  4. How to Handle Employee's Refusing to Sign Your Handbook and Protect Your Business

    FEB 7

    How to Handle Employee's Refusing to Sign Your Handbook and Protect Your Business

    Send a text In this Quick Tip episode of Biz Help For You, I dive into what to do when an employee refuses to sign the employee handbook. While it's not required by law for an employee to sign the handbook, this situation can leave you feeling uncertain about your next steps. In this episode, we break down the best ways to handle a refusal, document the process, and ensure your policies remain enforceable. You’ll learn how to communicate effectively with the employee, document the refusal, and take the right actions to protect your business. Tune in for practical advice and expert guidance on this important issue!  Support the show Resources: https://affordablebookkeepingandpayroll.com/resource-opt-in Become a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1522381/support

    7 min
  5. How to Protect Your Business From Financial Abuse, Coercion, and Costly Partnership Mistakes with Amanda Cassar

    FEB 6

    How to Protect Your Business From Financial Abuse, Coercion, and Costly Partnership Mistakes with Amanda Cassar

    Send a text What if the greatest threat to your business is not market conditions, competition, or cash flow, but the way money is handled inside your company? In this episode of Biz Help For You, you will learn how financial abuse can quietly take hold in a business long before you realize something is wrong.  You will learn how financial abuse manifests in business partnerships, why delegation without proper oversight can create vulnerability, and the subtle red flags that indicate coercion, manipulation, or mismanagement. Amanda Cassar explains how money beliefs, poor structures, and unclear agreements increase personal and financial risk for business owners.  You will also learn how to protect yourself through improved communication, effective accountability systems, thorough documentation, and professional guidance. This conversation equips you with practical strategies to safeguard your business, your finances, and your peace of mind before problems escalate.  C-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Resources: https://affordablebookkeepingandpayroll.com/resource-opt-in Become a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1522381/support

    30 min
  6. How to Increase Profits and Build Stronger Teams Through Compassionate Leadership with Bruno Cignacco

    FEB 3

    How to Increase Profits and Build Stronger Teams Through Compassionate Leadership with Bruno Cignacco

    Send a text What if compassion were not a “soft skill” but your most powerful business strategy?  In this episode, you will discover how compassion directly drives profitability, productivity, and long-term business growth. You will learn why human relationships are the most valuable asset in any company, how to balance compassion with business boundaries, and how compassionate leadership increases loyalty, innovation, and performance across your organization.  Bruno explains the science behind compassionate workplaces, why fear-driven cultures quietly erode profits, and how even a single minute of intentional connection can dramatically improve outcomes for employees and customers alike. You will also gain practical strategies for building stronger stakeholder relationships, navigating difficult decisions with integrity, and creating a business culture that thrives both financially and emotionally.  If you want a competitive advantage that cannot be copied, this conversation will change how you lead.  C-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Resources: https://affordablebookkeepingandpayroll.com/resource-opt-in Become a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1522381/support

    30 min
  7. How to Claim the Earned Income Tax Credit and Avoid Missing Thousands of Dollars

    JAN 31

    How to Claim the Earned Income Tax Credit and Avoid Missing Thousands of Dollars

    Send a text You may be eligible for a powerful tax credit that puts real money back in your pocket, yet millions of people miss it every year. In this Quick Tip episode of Biz Help For You, you learn exactly what the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is, who qualifies, and how to claim it correctly.  If you are employed, self-employed, or running a small business on a modest income, this episode walks you through eligibility requirements, income limits, and the steps you must take to receive the credit. You also learn why filing a tax return matters even if you owe nothing, how self-employed income impacts your claim, and what mistakes to avoid to prevent delays or penalties.  This episode is designed to help you make smarter financial decisions, protect yourself from costly errors, and ensure you do not leave money on the table that you may be entitled to receive.  Support the show Resources: https://affordablebookkeepingandpayroll.com/resource-opt-in Become a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1522381/support

    8 min
  8. How to Reduce Employer Healthcare Costs Without Cutting Benefits or Hurting Employees with Donovan Pyle

    JAN 30

    How to Reduce Employer Healthcare Costs Without Cutting Benefits or Hurting Employees with Donovan Pyle

    Send a text Are you overpaying for employee healthcare without realizing it?  In this episode, you discover why employer-sponsored healthcare has become one of the most expensive and misunderstood line items on your P&L. Donovan Pyle, CEO of Health Compass Consulting and author of Fixing Healthcare, breaks down the “broker blind spot” that causes many businesses to overspend by as much as 25 percent on healthcare every year.  You learn how the healthcare system was built, why traditional brokers are incentivized to let your costs rise, and how employers can reclaim control without waiting on government reform. Donovan walks you through practical, free-market strategies that help you see healthcare as a supply chain rather than a fixed expense, opening the door to significant savings and better benefits for your team.  If you employ people and offer health benefits, or are considering doing so, this conversation provides a clear roadmap to reduce waste, eliminate conflicts of interest, and invest smarter in your employees.  C-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Resources: https://affordablebookkeepingandpayroll.com/resource-opt-in Become a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1522381/support

    31 min
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Biz Help For You is a business education podcast designed to help small business owners and entrepreneurs navigate the rules, regulations, and best practices that keep their businesses compliant and profitable. Each episode delivers practical guidance on topics like business licenses, payroll, sales tax for online and brick-and-mortar sellers, 1099 processing, and other critical compliance tasks. In addition to compliance insights, the show shares expert tips on marketing, website design, budgeting, understanding financial reports, and growing your business efficiently. Listeners will also learn how to build effective systems and processes, hire and manage teams, choose between desktop and cloud-based software, and create marketing strategies that drive results. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur or an established business owner, Biz Help For You equips you with actionable strategies, expert advice, and insights to help your business run smoothly, stay compliant, and achieve sustainable growth.

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  • Creator
    Candy Messer
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    578
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Biz Help For You
  • Show Website
    Biz Help For You

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