BookSight Taylor Arndt

Welcome to the BookSight Podcast, a weekly podcast dedicated to accounting, bookkeeping, and small business tasks. In this episode, Taylor Arndt and Michael Babcock start the long-awaited entrepreneurship series and discuss the things you need to know if you want to start your own business in 2023.Introduction:•Host: Taylor Arndt•Co-Host: Michael Babcock (Podcast Editor)•Topic: Starting a Business in 2023Key Points:1. Why January is a great time to start a business•New tax year and organized finances2. The importance of planning and preparing before starting a business•Defining what you want to serve and have a clear plan in place3. Evolution of a business: How Payown Media started and changed over time•Initially started with website work, then added voiceover work and expanded to live streaming and video media4. The flexibility to adapt and change as the business growsConclusion:Starting a business requires planning and preparation, but it's also important to be flexible and adapt as the business evolves. This entrepreneurship series will provide valuable insights and tips to help you get started on your own business journey in 2023.Thanks for tuning in to the BookSight Podcast. Make sure to tune in next week for another episode on accounting, bookkeeping, and small business tasks.

In this episode, I discuss recent developments in the tax community and update listeners on my experience with a new tax software called Ultimate Tax. as a person with a visual impairment, I have struggled to find accessible tax software in the past. However, after receiving a tip about Ultimate Tax, I decided to give it a try.
The software is cloud-based and available for all platforms, including mobile. To see me demonstrate the software and how accessible it is for me by preparing a fake tax return live, check out my YouTube video.
Now that I had found an accessible tax preparation software, the next step was to get the training I needed to learn tax. I had decided that I wanted to become an Enrolled Agent, and knew that I needed to study for the EA exam. In my search for the right training resources, I came across Tax Mama, an online tax course that promised to provide me with the knowledge and skills I needed to pass the EA exam and become a tax professional. I was particularly impressed with Tax Mama's commitment to accessibility, they offered alternative formats to help learners with visual impairments to access the materials and support.

Welcome to BookSight, a weekly podcast dedicated to accounting, bookkeeping and small business tasks. In this bonus special episode, host Taylor Arndt interviews her grandmother, Mary Arndt, who runs her own business. Mary shares her story of how she got started in the world of entrepreneurship and how her business, an Aloette skincare and makeup line, grew from a hobby to a full-time job.Mary explains that she was introduced to Aloette by a friend, who gave her a sample of the products and she was immediately drawn to the organic and animal-free nature of the skincare line. She decided to start her own Aloette business and with the help of her husband, she grew her business and was eventually promoted to manager.Throughout the interview, Mary emphasizes the many benefits of being self-employed, including the freedom to make your own schedule and the ability to take vacation when you want. However, she also stresses the importance of understanding the responsibilities that come with being your own boss, such as having to make sure you are making enough money.Mary also shares her successful moments in her business, including being promoted to manager and earning trips and cruises through the company's rewards program. She also mentions that she was able to combine her love for travel with her business, as she was a tour guide for 23 years and enjoyed sharing the Aloette opportunity with many people while on tour.The conversation highlights the importance of believing in your product, and how having a great company to work with can make all the difference in being an entrepreneur.Links mentioned in this episodehttp://aloettebymary.com/https://www.facebook.com/stories/1556998724407552/UzpfSVNDOjczMjIzOTM2ODExOTU4Mw==/?view_single=truehttps://booksight.net/https://booksight.net/sponsor

In this episode, I discuss business bank accounts, the Quickbook accounting software, and payroll systems. I share recommendations for finding a bank, tips to know if the bank fits your business needs, and strategies for choosing the right accounting software. I also talk about how you can choose the right payroll software for your needs. Tune in to learn more!

The state of professional tax software for blind tax prepares is an important topic to consider, as it affects the ability of blind individuals to enter and succeed in the tax preparation industry. While there have been some advances in recent years in terms of accessible tax software for the blind, there are still challenges and limitations that need to be addressed.

In this episode, I will talk about how I’m planning to make the podcast better for all the listeners, but first, I’ll talk about my blindness and my new refreshable Mantis Q40 Braille Display device that helps me write notes and keep me organized.