Episode 23

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11th Dec 2024

Plan Next Year’s Success with a Year-End Financial Review

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In this episode of Creative Minds Smart Money, Samantha breaks down how to conduct a year-end financial review for your creative business. Learn the key steps to assess your profits, analyze expenses, and set actionable goals for the new year. Whether it's reviewing your profit and loss, cutting unnecessary costs, or planning for growth, this episode will guide you to start the next year with clarity and confidence.

What You’ll Learn:


Why year-end reviews are about growth, not compliance.

The must-review reports: profit & loss, cash flow, and expense breakdowns.

How to identify trends, cut wasteful expenses, and plan for success.

Steps to set measurable goals that align with your business vision.

Common mistakes to avoid and how to pivot effectively for next year.


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About the Podcast

Creative Minds, Smart Money: Finance & Business Tips for Creatives

Welcome to Creative Minds, Smart Money – the go-to podcast for creative entrepreneurs who want to master their money without losing their artistic spark. Hosted by Samantha Eck, a creative business bookkeeper on a mission to help you thrive, we’re here to tackle the financial side of your business in a way that makes sense for your creative brain.

We’ll break down bookkeeping basics and money strategies designed specifically for creatives – from pricing your services with confidence, to mastering cash flow so you can keep your business running smoothly (even in the slow months). You’ll get actionable tips on how to manage your money, grow your creative business, and still have time (and funds!) left for what you love.

Along the way, we’ll dive into marketing tips, business systems, and the mindset shifts that’ll help you build a sustainable creative business without sacrificing your passion or paycheck. And every now and then, I’ll bring in industry experts to share their insights on key areas like business growth and operational efficiency.

So, if you're ready to blend creativity with financial success, hit subscribe, and let’s turn your creative talents into a thriving business that fuels your dreams!

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Samantha Eck

Samantha Eck is the powerhouse behind Firestorm Finance, where she transforms messy financials into crystal-clear roadmaps for success. With six years of corporate accounting under her belt, a formal education in numbers, and the street cred of running two creative businesses, she’s uniquely equipped to help fellow creatives decode the story their numbers are trying to tell. When Samantha’s not wrangling QuickBooks, you’ll find her dominating on Xbox or curled up with a page-turner, her husband by her side and her pup Vivi keeping watch. She knows that clarity in the books leads to big, dreamy business moves. Ready to see for yourself? Tune into her podcast, Creative Minds, Smart Money, where she makes money talk feel like catching up with a friend.