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June 9, 2025 2 mins

Are you making sales in your boutique but still wondering where all your money is going?

Do you panic at tax time because your books are a mess—or worse, nonexistent?

Are you tired of feeling like you should understand your numbers, but no one ever taught you how?

If you’ve ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or straight-up anxious about the money side of your boutique business, you are not alone. Running a retail business—especially online through platforms like Shopify—is no small feat. You’re juggling inventory, marketing, customer service, and social media… and somehow, you’re also supposed to be your own bookkeeper?

Let’s be real: finances can feel intimidating. Maybe you’ve tried spreadsheets, downloaded bookkeeping software, or even hired someone—only to still feel totally in the dark. You just want to understand your business’s money and feel confident making decisions. You want freedom, not fear.

I get it—I know what it feels like to try and figure out some of these new business skills on your own!

Hey there, I’m Megan Schmitke, host of The Boutique Bookkeeper Show. I have my Bachelor’s in Accounting and spent over seven years working in corporate accounting. But when I became a mom, I knew I wanted more flexibility while still being able to use my passion for numbers & helping others with their finances.

That’s when I started Finding Freedom Financial Services.

What I discovered? So many boutique owners were struggling with their numbers—not because they didn’t care, but because no one had ever taught them how to manage the numbers.

And while plenty of bookkeepers will do your bookkeeping for you, almost none will take the time to teach you how to do it yourself.

That’s where this podcast comes in.

The Boutique Bookkeeper Show is your go-to resource for breaking down the money side of your boutique in a way that actually makes sense. In each episode, you’ll get real-world, easy-to-digest education on topics like:

⭐ Understanding your Shopify reports

⭐ What numbers really matter in your business

⭐ How to stay organized month after month

⭐ How to prepare for tax season without the stress

⭐ And how to create systems that actually give you freedom—not more to do

Whether you want to DIY your bookkeeping with confidence or just want to finally understand what your numbers are telling you, you’re in the right place.

Let’s take the confusion out of your numbers so you can finally start to use them to grow a profitable boutique.

 

👉 Ready to connect and take the next step?

Follow me on Instagram @findingfreedomfinancial for more bookkeeping & tax tips, behind-the-scenes looks, and updates on new episodes.

 

Ready to take your learning a step further?

Register for my Free Masterclass, Make Your Money Make Sense! Where you’ll learn the simple bookkeeping foundation you need for easy bookkeeping, the 3 biggest mistakes to avoid when doing your own bookkeeping, and my 5 step process you can follow each month to make tax time a breeze!

Sign up now: www.findingfreedomfinancial.com/masterclass

 

Other Ways to Work With Me:

  • If you’re ready to just hand the numbers off to someone so you can stay in your own zone of genius, apply for one of our open client spots so we can take it off your hands. Don’t worry, we’ll send you your financial reports each month so you can feel confident in your numbers without doing the work yourself. Apply now by booking a coffee chat consultation at www.findingfreedomfinancial.com/contact
  • Need some guidance on how to do you own bookkeeping in Quickbooks Online? Then check out Bookkeeping Made Simple for Boutiques, our signature course that walks you through the exact setup & process you need to implement for accurate and EASY bookkeeping all year long - no more tax time scramble! Enroll at www.findingfreedomfinancial.com/bookkeeping-basics-course
  • Are you a Shopify seller who’s not quite ready to invest in a bookkeeping software like Quickbooks? Don’t worry - I got you! I’ve created a custom Shopify Seller Income & Expense Tracker that you can use to easily enter each transaction coming in and out of your business, along with your sales data coming directly from Shopify to put together a standard P&L (Income Statement) that you can hand over to your tax preparer. Download your copy at www.findingfreedomfinancial.com/income-expense-spreadsheet

Hit subscribe and let’s turn your chaos into confidence—one episode at a time.

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