Show Notes
In this episode of In Plain Legal, host DNA High Easton welcomes Olga Hurtado, founder of Neat Books, for a clear, practical, and highly informative conversation about the financial challenges entrepreneurs and franchise owners face year after year especially during tax season. Drawing from her experience building a successful bookkeeping and tax planning firm, Olga breaks down the most common and costly mistakes business owners make and explains how simple financial systems can protect profits, reduce stress, and prevent penalties.
Olga highlights why proper bookkeeping is the backbone of any healthy business and why separating personal and business expenses isn’t just recommended it’s essential for legal and financial protection. She explains the deductions entrepreneurs frequently overlook, the red flags that can trigger IRS issues, and the importance of monthly financial reviews to maintain accuracy and transparency.
