How To Simply Manage Your Money To Keep Your Focus on Your Business with Dawn Kennedy

As a business owner, have you ever thought about how you really
manage your money? No, not just how much money you make and how you
pay your expenses but really manage your money in your business in
a way that makes sure that you get paid properly from your
business. Money in your business should not be a stressor!

Guest Appearance

Dawn Kennedy is an attorney, financial coach, and serial
entrepreneur who is passionate about helping small businesses
thrive in the face of unexpected market changes by ensuring there
is a plan to protect financial milestones as the company grows. She
learned some tough financial lessons with UNEQ Consulting, LLC, a
six-figure consulting business she ran with her husband Mike.

On November 1st, 2013, Mike had a near-fatal fall 18 feet off of a
ladder, and by the grace of God he survived, but their company did
not. Mike
went into rehabilitation and they were forced to confront the stack
of bills they could no longer pay. It took 39 months, but they paid
the
business and personal debt off at a total of over $76,000.00.

Purpose Of This Episode

Dawn solves problems with creative options that get results that
involve their money. It is the one topic that people don't want to
really talk about or be reminded of so they ignore it except when
they need to pay bills. Money is a tool and should not be taken
personally. Dawn shows you have to handle it as the tool it was
meant to be.

Tips To Follow In This Episode

The tragedy that you face in life does not have to be seen that
way, it could very well be the next business move you make that
impact the lives of others.
Make sure that every dollar you make has a job. That is what helps
with good money management.
It is super important to be able to manage your money in a way that
you are paying yourself a regular paycheck out of your business
earnings and not just using your business as a piggy bank.
Know your numbers, that is very important. What you pay attention
to grows and without knowing your numbers there is no way to
effectively make it grow.