If you’ve ever found yourself transferring money from your business account to your personal one “just this once,” this episode is for you.

I get this question all the time—“How do I pay myself from my business the right way?” And honestly? It’s one of the most misunderstood parts of being a solopreneur.

In this episode of No Se Habla Taxes, I’m walking you through:

✨ Why your business account is not your personal piggy bank
✨ The real danger of treating your biz like your backup wallet
✨ How I (a single-member LLC) pay myself consistently and cleanly every month
✨ The system I use in QuickBooks Online to automate my owner distributions—without the chaos

And because I love a good workflow, I’ve got a free step-by-step guide for you:

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So if you’re ready to stop playing ATM roulette with your business account and start paying yourself like the grown-up CEO you are, this episode is your permission slip.

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In this episode of No Se Habla Taxes, I’m confessing something that every solo business owner has probably thought about: giving yourself a raise the moment new money hits the bank.

But before I could celebrate my new client wins with a little extra payout, I had to pump the brakes and take a hard look at what’s actually smart for my business right now.

We’re talking about:

• 💸 Why I pay myself via distributions (not salary) as a single-member LLC
• 🧾 How that 0% interest credit card I’ve been floating is about to turn into a pumpkin
• 💰 The unglamorous magic of setting aside cash for taxes and emergencies
• 🙅🏽‍♀️ Why “just because you can” doesn’t mean “you should” — especially when it comes to paying yourself

This isn’t about being stingy. It’s about making intentional money moves as the CEO of your business—even if you’re the only one on payroll.

✨ Bonus reality check: If you’re not saving at least 25% of your net income for taxes… this one’s for you.

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Until next time: watch that credit card clock, save your receipts, and pay yourself like the boss you are.

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LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/armstrongmelissacpa/

Website: https://steadyhandaccounting.com/

Coaching Program Waitlist: https://steadyhandaccounting.myflodesk.com/ofgzp2o7tc

In this episode of No Se Habla Taxes, I’m spilling the tea on how I set up my business so I never have to chase another invoice again. Yes, even as a solo CPA doing my own books.

I’m walking you through:

💸 Why every client—project-based or monthly—signs an agreement with autopay built in
📅 How predictable cash flow has saved my sanity (and maybe my rent)
🤔 Common objections from service providers (and how to lovingly dismantle them)
🚫 The messy consequences of “send now, pay later” billing
✅ What tools I use to automate payments and protect my peace

If you’ve ever waited too long to get paid—or avoided setting up systems because you didn’t want to “seem pushy”—this one’s for you.

You’re not too small for structure. You’re smart enough to build it.

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Until next time—secure the bag, automate the process, and keep your receipts.

Let's connect!

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/armstrongmelissacpa/

Website: https://steadyhandaccounting.com/

Coaching Program Waitlist: https://steadyhandaccounting.myflodesk.com/ofgzp2o7tc