Is Your Business Profitable? Let’s Find Out

If money in your business has ever felt confusing or a little overwhelming, this episode is for you. We’re getting into the real questions like how to actually pay yourself, what bank accounts you should have set up, and how to stop wondering where all your money went at the end of the month. I’m breaking down key takeaways from Profit First by Michael Michalowicz* in a way that feels practical and doable. We’ll talk about how to structure your accounts so your finances feel less chaotic, how to allocate your income so there’s something left for you after expenses, how to do a quick check-in on the financial health of your business, and how cutting back on unnecessary expenses can actually spark smarter, more profitable ways of operating. By the end, you’ll have a clearer sense of where your money is going and how to start making it support the life you actually want.Get the Instant assessment template and follow along:https://sueshutterbug.myflodesk.com/instantassessmentConnect with Sue on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sue.shutterbug/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Profit First02:24 Understanding Profit and Business Health04:24 The Five Essential Business Bank Accounts06:22 Allocating Money for Financial Success07:39 Instant Assessment of Business Financial Health09:57 Cutting Expenses and Improving Profitability23:32 Understanding Revenue and Expenses25:52 Target Allocation Percentages (TAP) Explained28:19 Identifying and Fixing Financial Gaps29:37 Current Allocation Percentages and Adjustments36:37 Strategies for Cutting Expenses41:16 Innovating Within Financial Constraints43:32 intro video.mp4KeywordsProfit First, business finance, financial health, money management, photography business, profit allocation, business bank accounts, expense management, business growth, financial assessment