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EPISODE · Dec 1, 2025 · 12 MIN

Why Your Business Needs Retained Earnings (Like… Yesterday)

from Be a PROFITABLE Badass Small Business Owner

Most small business owners don't think about retained earnings until they desperately need them. Retained earnings are your business's safety net, growth fund, and stress reducer all rolled into one. Let's break down why retained earnings matter and how they help you prepare for upcoming purchases, cover payroll, reinvest in your business, avoid late fees, and keep your cash flow steady. When you build retained earnings, you build stability. When you ignore them, every surprise becomes a crisis. Let's talk about how to finally get ahead instead of constantly catching up. -----------------------------   CONTACT ME: 👉  Business Coaching: [email protected] 👉  Bookkeeping for Your Business: [email protected] ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS 👉 Check Out the AFFORDABLE - Know Your Business Numbers Course http://KnowYourBusinessNumbersCourse.com     NEED A BOOKKEEPER?  👉 Check out BABO Bookkeeping.  https://babobookkeeping.com  Yep! We can help you do your bookkeeping so you can focus on growing your business!    👉 Watch on the Youtube Channel - Plus EXTRA TRAININGS on there:  https://www.youtube.com/@BadassBusinessOwners    -----------------------------  TOOLS TO HELP YOU RUN A BETTER BUSINESS Recommended Bookkeeping: 👉 The #1 Tool You Need:  Quickbooks Online - https://babolearning.com/quickbooks  You must have a good, easy to use bookkeeping system. The #1 option for those needing invoicing & online payments  -----------------------------     Books I Recommend to Help You Take Your Business to the Next Level 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz – https://amzn.to/3nBsCRC 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber - https://amzn.to/3bMDTeR 👉 How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Step Plan to Help Your Business Take Off – Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/4bvCDX8 👉 Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3kpXs1m 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/3y5t0fS 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan - https://amzn.to/3yciFi7 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington - https://amzn.to/3R54Smi  ----------------------------    👉  DISCLAIMER on Affiliate Links: I occasionally will have some affiliate links & I do earn a small commission but at no cost to you. I only recommend companies or items that I believe will save you time, money or help make your business better   👉  DISCLAIMER:  I am not an attorney, CPA, insurance agent or financial advisor. My videos/podcast are for entertainment & educational purposes only and should not be construed as tax, legal, insurance or financial advice. Please seek out a qualified CPA, attorney, or specialist as needed.  I'm sharing my experiences with my businesses and those I have worked for and/or helped coach.    

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