Rachel Harris | Accountant She: How to tackle your business finances

In this episode we’re joined by Rachel Harris, co-founder of striveX & founder of Accountant She. Passionate about financial well-being and running values-led businesses, Rachel has created a modern, cloud‑focused accountancy and tax advisory firm for both businesses and individuals alongside a platform for business owners to find accessible, consumable, financial education.  Stay tuned to hear Rachel’s advice on the highs and lows of running a business. Why loneliness is something that you should not ignore, what you should ask an accountant when you are vetting your first one, how they can become your business partner, how to manage people within the business, and so much more. Rachel’s advice:Initially decide how much you want to delegateThen employ people more intelligent than you, and delegate to themWhen you choose an accountant, choose them according to your plans/expectations for your business; it helps if they can mirror your long-term goalsEstablish your communications preferences at the outsetBecause your accountant will be effectively your partner, research their core values and the infrastructure of their business firstCheck whether or not they outsource workAssess their values before you assess their technical competenceRachel believes in the value of therapyShe also believes in regular measuring of KPIsA very worthwhile benefits package will attract good employees if they are prepared to work hard for itEstablish systems and processes to free you upDon’t underestimate the personal sacrifice and loneliness that being a founder can bring FF&M enables you to own your own PR & produces podcasts. Recorded, edited & published by Juliet Fallowfield, 2024 MD & Founder of PR & Communications consultancy for startups Fallow, Field & Mason.  Email us at hello@fallowfieldmason.com or DM us on instagram @fallowfieldmason.  FF&M recommends: LastPass the password-keeping site that syncs between devices.Google Workspace is brilliant for small businessesBuzzsprout podcast "how to" & hosting directoryCanva has proved invaluable for creating all the social media assets and audio bites. MUSIC CREDIT Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod.  Link &  Licence Text us your questions for future founders. Plus we"d love to get your feedback, text in via Fan Mail Support the show Text us your questions for future founders. Plus we'd love to get your feedback, text in via Fan Mail Support the show