EPISODE 185 : Common Financial Mistakes Small Businesses Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Ever feel like you’re confidently driving your business—until you suddenly realise you’re lost, low on cash, and way off track? You’re not alone!

In this episode of The boring sh!t in business, I pull back the curtain on the most common financial pitfalls that catch small business owners off guard.

We'll discuss the real reasons businesses get into financial trouble—not because owners are “bad with money,” but because of neglected systems, haphazard habits, and a lack of awareness. But here’s the good news: every single mistake she covers is fixable with straightforward, practical steps.

What to expect:

• Relatable stories (who hasn’t paid for business stuff with a personal card “just this once”?)

• Crystal-clear breakdowns of the seven biggest financial blunders, from not having a cash flow forecast, to ignoring debt and underestimating your real costs.

• Actionable fixes for each mistake, from setting up simple budgets, to finally separating your business and personal finances, managing taxes, and getting your pricing right.

• A challenge: I invite you to pick ONE thing to improve this week for immediate impact.

Whether you’re just starting your business journey or are years in but know your finances need tightening, this no-nonsense insights and practical tips will help you ditch financial confusion and take back control.

Are you ready to stop crossing your fingers and start running your business with confidence? Listen now to uncover the habits that build a solid financial foundation—and feel empowered to make your business stronger this week.

Don’t keep these life-changing tips to yourself! Love what you hear? Share the episode with a fellow business owner who could use a financial tune-up.

Tune in now—your numbers (and your peace of mind) will thank you.