Professional Speaker Laurie Johnson

Hustle or Hobby? An Essential Tax Guide for Small Business Owners

You love the business you've created and during tax season, you want to make sure you're getting all of the tax deductions allowed to you as a business owner. Well...the IRS may see it differently - especially if they determine your business activities are actually hobby activities, instead of a real profit-seeking hustle.

During this presentation discover:

• The difference between the business (hustle) and hobby determinations
• The 9 factors the IRS uses to determine if your business is a hobby or a hustle
• One crucial step you can immediately take to prove you are a true hustle with a profit motive

3 Simple Steps to Tackle Your Money in Tough Times

When the going gets rough many business owners struggle to ride out both the financial and emotional impact.  Join me and learn the 3 simple steps that you can take to not only survive during the rough times, but also to create a sound financial foundation that will set your business on a collision course with success.

During the presentation you will:

• Gain clarity around your resources, tangible and intangible, so you have the assets you need to support you; mentally, physically, emotionally and financially.
• Learn to align your outcomes with your true values so you are always thriving, not just surviving.
• Create a strong financial foundation so your business always has solid ground to stand upon.

Give Yourself Some Credit: Understanding Credit For Small Business Owners

During this presentation you will learn:

• How credit works.
• How your personal credit impact your business.
• Why your personal credit strategy should NOT be your business credit strategy.
• How to give yourself a credit tune-up.
• How to schedule and complete credit maintenance.
• The secret to maximizing your credit score with just a few simple steps. 

Uncover The Power of Your Money Personality

Did you know how you deal with money in your personal life greatly impacts your business finances? In this fun, interactive workshop you will gain insights into the advantages and challenges of your money personality.  You will also learn to better identify the money personalities of partners, peers and those close to you. Plus, you’ll learn the Magical Money Question that will instantly help you make happier, and better, personal and business financial decisions.