Build to Enough

In this special episode, Keila invites her first guest of the season - Natasha Pierre! A social media manager turned video marketing coach, speaker, podcaster, and creator, Natasha helps clients who struggle with strategy and confidence when it comes to content creation. Through her signature group programs and educational content, she helps clients build their brand with a confident video marketi...

Today is a special day in our little corner of the world as it is the 100th episode of Fish Food ! And what better time to honor this labor of love than Little Fish’s 5-year anniversary! Tune in as Keila shares some insight on Little Fish’s growth, where they started, where they are now, and what we can expect in the future. Plus, a little bonus from members of the Little Fish team that you don’t...

Today Keila brings you the last in her “Beyond the Numbers” series, a deeper look into why numbers themselves aren’t necessarily good or bad. And how the story behind the numbers is what we really need in order to make decisions for our business that not only make the most sense but also build a life and business that we can be proud of.   Taxes seem to be every entrepreneur's favorite topic, from...

In this episode, Keila continues her “Beyond the Numbers” series, a deeper look into why numbers themselves aren’t necessarily good or bad. And how the story behind the numbers is what we really need in order to make decisions for our business that not only make the most sense but also build a life and business that we can be proud of. Tune in today as Keila talks budgets and forecasts and how the...

In this episode, Keila continues her “Beyond the Numbers” series, a deeper look into why numbers themselves aren’t necessarily good or bad. And how the story behind the numbers is what we really need in order to make decisions for our business that not only make the most sense but also build a life and business that we can be proud of. Tune in today as Keila talks balance sheets! From what's inclu...

In this episode, Keila is excited to bring you the first of her “Beyond the Numbers” series, a deeper look into why numbers themselves aren’t necessarily good or bad. And while they don’t mean anything as a standalone, the story behind the numbers is what we really need to know in order to make decisions for our business that not only make the most sense but also build a life and business that we...

More money does not protect your reputation. More money doesn’t necessarily cover all the new expenses that come with it. More money often means more complications and changes. So is more money really more problems?   Tune in as your host gets real about why the pursuit of money is not enough. And if you got it, how do you keep it? How do you make more money, create a team, build a business, and k...

Your business is going to grow and change and mold. What you started at the very beginning is not going to be the same in 2 years, 5 years, and 10 years. So what then?  It’s around this time that you start trying to make decisions about whether you should just burn the whole situation down or maybe just do something different. So in this episode, your host breaks down the difference and shares the...

While your host isn’t necessarily a fan of the consistent pursuit of growth, she also doesn’t believe you have to go at it alone! If you want to avoid burnout and breakdowns, you need to delegate! Even if you’re staying small, you need a strong team behind you in order to serve clients in the exact manner you want. So in this episode, Keila helps you decide when it’s time to hire help and the step...

We didn’t start businesses to feel trapped by them. But the bigger we get, the more complex, involved, and expensive they tend to be. So in this episode, your host asks you to start questioning growth. Do you really want to scale? Or do you just want the fame, attention, cash, and clients behind it? If you want to get paid, create a life you enjoy, and dump the constant chase for more, this podcas...

Welcome to the new version of the Fish Food Podcast, now on audio and video, making it even easier for you to get the accounting and tax advice you need! While we are here to talk making money, keeping as much of it as you possibly can, and tracking it appropriately for taxes, in this episode, host Keila Hill-Trawick answers some common questions about herself and Little Fish Accounting. From why...

Little Fish Accounting presents Build To Enough. The pursuit of endless growth and scaling can leave entrepreneurs feeling burned out and unfulfilled. This podcast explores how to build sustainable, purpose-driven businesses that align with your lifestyle and values, rather than defined by rapid expansion alone. On this show, we’ll reframe definitions of success, provide strategies for structuring...

Wondering what it’s like to work with a tax professional? In this episode, I continue last week's conversation about how to prepare for a stress-free tax season and invite Kenya Todd , our account manager, to lay out what it's like to work with Little Fish.  Not only do we lay out what our year-round service, Tax Prep Suite, entails, but we also interview one of our clients, Nix Avant-Brown , abou...

Merry-almost taxes! This week I have a special episode where I'm sharing actionable steps to help you prepare for a stress-free tax season. I'm answering frequently asked questions about quarterly estimates, best practices when working with a tax professional, and what expenses you should deduct annually. In this episode, I'm sharing an overview of how taxes work and why the IRS prefers that you m...

I’m so excited to bring you a  client spotlight episode. Ona Oghogho is the founder of Adode Media , a full-service podcast production, content, and storytelling studio for entrepreneurs and small businesses. To call Ona a “creative powerhouse” is an understatement. In addition to Adode Media, she’s also the founder of Blk Pod Creative – a global digital community for Black audio creatives, and Bl...

It seems like everyone in the business and entrepreneurship world is always moving on to new goals, and aiming for new heights.   However, I’ve always known that there was going to be a cap to Little Fish’s growth because there are sacrifices I’m not willing to make for the sake of my team and the lives that I want us to be able to lead. And that’s okay. In today’s episode, I’m talking about what...

When I first started Little Fish, I had one mission – to make accounting information accessible and digestible for small business owners who are often left out of the conversation. I didn’t have my branding figured out, I didn’t have a clear target audience in mind, and I didn’t even have a business plan or a real goal until this year.  So this episode is for my listeners who have dreamed about st...

Confession: I don’t like tracking my time. It’s hard for me to clock in and clock out when I’m wrapped up in my day-to-day tasks.  But in this episode, I’m making the case for tracking your time. Today, I share 3 reasons why you should track your time and the benefits you and your business will gain from doing so. Tracking your time reveals the gaps and needs in your business so that you can devel...

I'm so excited to introduce you to none other than Simone Little . Simone Little is an operations architect (also known as a chief operating officer) who helps small, women-owned businesses run their business efficiently and productively without burning out. She joins the show today to chat with us about the importance of having systems. More specifically, she explains how having the right systems...

Did you know that 37% of small businesses outsource accounting and financial responsibilities? However, many of them report having bad experiences that make it difficult to trust a new provider. In this episode, I’m sharing what you need to look for when you’re finding the right accountant or tax professional for your business.  I share tips to help you navigate the process, the basic services to...

As the end of 2022 approaches, you’ll hear a lot of your favorite influencers share the rush of squeezing in your end-of-year tax spending. This isn’t sound advice, but it’s common because it gives off the impression that it’ll save you in tax deductions.  In today’s episode, I share why the “spending free” advice is just cash out the door. From what deductions really look like and why they don’t...

Tax season is a notoriously stressful time of year. But what if I told you that by doing 3 simple things, you can eliminate the shock, surprise, and strain of it all?  In this episode, I’m sharing the 3 steps you need to take in order to prepare for taxes throughout the year. This will help you alleviate worry during the already stressful tax season, so you can head into it confidently, knowing ex...

In today’s episode, we’re discussing taxes. More specifically, we’re reframing your beliefs around taxes by helping you understand why taxes are funds that never belonged to you.  If you listened to last week’s episode all about having cash on hand, this episode will help you understand why taxes are different from your business cash and how you can better prepare your business to handle them when...

A lot of business owners tend to make a clear distinction between their bookkeeper, their accountant, and their tax person. However, it is extremely valuable to have all your accounting and tax functions in one place instead of spreading it across experts.  This is why in today’s episode, I’m talking all about why small businesses can benefit from a more cohesive accounting and tax support. I shar...

Everybody wants to get paid. No one starts a business just so they could avoid receiving money, or worse… chase up on payments constantly. In today’s episode, I’m talking you through everything you need to know in ordered to get paid on a timely basis. The tips I share in this episode are easy to follow and incredibly actionable.  I share ways in which you can make receiving money very easy just b...