Keila Hill-Trawick, CPA, MBA
Helping entrepreneurs create and maintain the business they want | Building to Enough | LinkedIn Top Voice | Intuit Partner Council | Accounting Firm Owner
Appears in 142 Episodes
Legal Best Practices to Protect Your Business
On this week’s Fish Food episode, we sit down with Attorney Christine Kulumani of The DC Bar Pro Bono Law Center. The Law Center provides legal advice, education, and ...
When Art + Writing Collide: Staying Resume Ready with Tiffany Williams
It’s always a good time when Tiffany Williams, Career Cultivation Enthusiast, joins us in conversation. Today we talk about the art of writing a resume and using it to...
Finding Community in Entrepreneurship with Kat Araujo
There’s this myth that you have to do everything yourself in the beginning of your entrepreneurship journey, but what if we told you that you don’t have to go it alone...
Running as An Act of Resistance with Takia McClendon
What is your act of resistance? For Takia McClendon of City Fit Girls, it’s the sport of running. Takia shares her passion for inclusiveness and accessibility through ...
Classification Matters : Contractors v. Employees
California recently amended their laws, requiring rideshare service providers like Uber and Lyft to classify their drivers as employees instead of contractors. Choosin...
Allies & Advocates: They Are Not The Same And We Need Both with Amber Cabral
If you saw Eva Longoria drop the ball on MSNBC last week, you’re probably still cringing. Her comments diminished and erased Black women’s role in this current electio...
Cash App is Not Payroll
In the age of COVID-19, many people are taking advantage of a slower-paced world by finding opportunities to grow their businesses. As a result, some have transitioned...
What's The Difference Between an Accountant and a Bookkeeper?
“So Keila, what’s the difference between an accountant and a bookkeeper, and which one do I actually need?” This is a question that I’m asked almost every day both on ...
Discovering Your Passion
Contrary to popular opinion, Millennials aren't the only ones doing side work and following their dreams, Baby Boomers are emerging as entrepreneurial spirits as well!...
Accrual vs. Cash Accounting: Why Does It Matter?
Understanding the differences between accrual and cash accounting can affect how you file your taxes. In today’s episode, we discuss the different nuances of both acco...
How Many People Are Affected When You Don’t Charge Enough?
There’s a high likelihood you’re not charging enough for your services and products. When you undercharge, you may think you’re just underselling yourself, but you’re ...
How Diversifying Co-Working Spaces Fosters Community Among Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs are no strangers to isolation — we often work alone and make most of our decisions by ourselves. And while we’re used to going at things solo, it doesn’t...
Everything a Sole Proprietor Needs to Know About the Paycheck Protection Program
For those of you who are running the show solo as sole proprietors, you may have taken advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program. You probably also have some questi...
How to Save More and Stress Less with Keina of Wealth Over Now
There are those who were taught financial literacy and those who weren’t. For many of us who are just starting to dissect what financial literacy truly means for our b...
Accounting for Entrepreneurs Workshop
So, you’ve made the leap and you’ve decided the world needs your product or service. Congratulations! We’re so proud to support you on this journey — it’s both rewardi...
Preparing For Your Next Career Move with Pitch HR
Because of the uncertain times we’re living in and the accompanied chaos it brings, it’s likely everything in work and life feels a little off balance. As we’re all tr...
Paying Yourself - What does that mean?
Whether you’re selling your homemade goods from the trunk of your car or if you’re five years into your LLC, knowing how to pay yourself is one of the most-asked quest...
Legal Tips for Properly Securing Your Business from Ticora Davis of The Creator's Law Firm
For many aspiring or new business owners, all of the laws associated with properly securing your business can often seem overwhelming. And for many of you out there, t...
Little Fish Turns Two!
Attention, everyone! Grab your champagne and join me for a big announcement: Today, we’re in celebration mode because Little Fish Accounting turns two this month!
Creatives, Makers, and Cost of Goods Sold
Calling all creatives and makers! This episode is just for you. You likely have a lot of questions about the products you make and sell, and how that all ties into wha...
Common Hurdles New Business Owners Face
While we all have a little more time to think about our businesses, it’s always a joy of mine to introduce you to entrepreneurs who start off with an idea and persever...
What Impact Does Filing a Tax Extension Have on What You Owe?
Despite all of the uncertainty happening outside in the world and inside our businesses right now, there is a bit of silver lining given to us by the IRS, and that’s t...
How to Support Small Businesses During The COVID Crisis
During uncertain times, like the one we’re in now with the spread of the COVID-19 virus, small businesses often feel the impact of crisis the most. And while many of u...
Bessie Akuba on Balancing Passion Projects While Working a Full-Time Job
Right now, there are thousands of like-minded dream chasers burning the candle at both ends, all for the sake of both financial security and doing something that feeds...
Minimize Your Taxable Income with These Common Deductible Expenses
With tax season upon us, you might be feeling what a lot of us are experiencing right now: Maybe a little panic, a hint of unpreparedness, and a whole lot of last-minu...
What the heck is an S - Corp?
If you’re a small business owner, you’ve might have heard the phrase, ‘S Corp’ being tossed around every now and then. Once you heard the phrase, which stands for Subc...
Moving On: Build Your Craft & Grow
Knowing when to leave a job, city, or opportunity can be a difficult decision to make, especially if you’re not certain if it’s the best time or if your next step alig...
Nikita Mitchell on Balancing a Full-Time Career and Side Hustle
Have you ever wondered if your side hustle should be your main source of income, felt hesitant to take a big leap because of your current financial security? If so,...
Four Common Errors Small Businesses Make & How To Avoid Them
Your small business journey can feel like a lot of trial and error in the beginning, so in this episode, we’re breaking down four common errors that can and should be ...
Brandon Butler From Butter ATL on Channeling an Entrepreneurial Spirit
Since owning and operating a successful candy reselling enterprise in middle school, our next guest hasn’t been afraid to rewrite and reconfigure his ideal role by doi...
