The Dime Podcast.
25 - Let’s Talk Percentages: Are We Doing It Right?
Our five-part series with the 5 most asked questions of Dime comes to a close as Ben and Rob answer our most asked question: Are we doing it right? From ministry expenses to personnel, and everything in between, we discuss how you can apply the right percentages to know you're spending in line with what is appropriate for your organization.
24 - Working Capital: What Is It And How Much Should We Have?
24 - Working Capital: What Is It And How Much Should We Have?
In this episode Ben and Rob discuss what “working capital” is and how it can help you fund your organization.
In this episode Ben and Rob discuss what “working capital” is and how it can help you fund your organization.
23 - Is Debt OK?
Ben and Rob answer your question, “Should my organization have debt?” and if so, how much should you have?
22 - What About Discretionary Spending?
Ben and Rob tackle a sticky subject in this episode, the second of a five part series with our 5 most asked questions of Dime. Your budget exists to make your job simpler. But what is a discretionary spending account? How do you keep leaders and employees accountable to help push your church, business, non-profit organization forward?
BONUS: We’ll give you a couple key questions for you to ask your organization so you can put parameters around this type of account.
21 - Does Non-Profit Mean No-Profit?
In this episode, the first of a five part series with our 5 most asked questions, Ben and Rob talk through whether your Non-Profit or church should have any money left in the bank at the end of the year.
20 - What is Reimbursable?
In this episode, Ben and Rob unwrap the ambiguity around this important topic for CPAs, professionals, and leaders.
Bonus: A Conversation with Sam Acho
In this bonus episode, Rob interviews our friend Sam Acho about what helped his non-profit, Athletes for Justice succeed and beat their goals in a recent radio event.
19 - What is Write-Off-Able?
In this episode, Ben Habeck discusses the few key tax questions that CPAs and tax professionals are afraid to talk about.
18 - Your Business Plan Part 2
In this episode, Ben and Rob discuss the last 2 questions that every business owner, entrepreneur, freelancer, etc. must answer.
How much does it cost?
How much do you Charge?
17 - Your Business Plan Part 1
In this episode, Ben and Rob discuss the first 3 of 5 questions that every business owner, entrepreneur, freelancer, etc. must answer.
What are you going to do?
How are you going to do it?
Who is going to do it?
16 - Funding The Vision & Influencing Your Future
In this episode we discuss the budget process. How to create a budget and how to think about creating and managing the budget. The key to this discussion is the idea of influencing your future rather than trying to predict the future.
15 - Starting, Stopping, & Maintaining the Essentials
Welcome back to the Dime accounting Podcast! In this episode, Ben Habeck and Rob Lott discuss a broad spectrum of topics, but specifically narrow down on Starting, Stopping and Maintaining the essentials. More specifically, answering the questions of How do I know when it’s time to stop doing something? How do I get started? What are the criteria for starting something new? Should I just maintain?
Relaunch - All New Episodes! Coming Soon!
There is so much to running a business, and there can be a lot of bricks in the path to the finish line. The numbers and the details are a necessary process to keep you and your employees from going under while you’re doing what you love, but too often and too easily, these necessities can keep you away from what you love most. They become the rocks in your pockets that keep you from flying free. It’s stressful. We get it. We’re here to help.
Ultimately, we want to set you free—as a pastor, artist, entrepreneur—to do what only you can do. Honestly, our motivations are just a little bit selfish. You see, our lives are better when you can do what you do best – make the music, write the books, love the people, impact the world. We need more of that. So we want to do what we’re good at so you can do what you’re good at. It’s a win-win.
14 - The Art of Project Management
In this dime accounting podcast, David Kennedy, dime accounting President, joins co-host, Nils Smith, to talk about the art of project management. Listen to this podcast and learn how to manage your organization’s projects better by learning the keys to success, tools for efficiency, common mistakes organizations in project management and more.
13 - Working with the Bank
In this dime accounting podcast, dime accounting Chief Revenue Officer, Grant Schmeelk joins Nils Smith to talk about banking and finance for churches and small businesses. Grant covers the basics of banking, the good and the bad of it, what organizations should consider in choosing banks, and much more. Listen to this podcast to get helpful insights in the world of banking.
12 - Legal for Churches
In this dime simple business podcast, Matt Martin, General Counsel and HR Director, once again joins co-host, Nils Smith to talk about one of the things nonprofit organizations and churches often put in the backburner: legal. Listen to this podcast as Matt gives helpful insights on what churches and ministry leaders need to prepare and embrace from a legal perspective.
11 - Human Resources 101
When we talk about Human Resources, some of the things that come to mind are performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and insurance meetings, but to Matt Martin, General Counsel and HR Director at dime accounting, there’s more. Listen to this podcast as Matt and co-host, Nils Smith, discuss in-depth Human Resources and how it is a vital part of an organization’s health.
10 - Investing in Your Team
Building a strong team is critical to the success of any church, nonprofit or small business. As a leader, how and when should you invest in your team? In this podcast, Ben Habeck, Founder and CEO of dime accounting and co-host Nils Smith delve into this matter. Listen to learn more.
09 - Determining Your Technology Budget
In today’s digital age, technology has been well integrated into many aspects of our lives. From budgeting for social media expenses like social media personnel, to annual costs of keeping a website, should there be a standard on how much an organization should spend on technology? In this podcast, Ben Habeck, Founder and CEO of dime accounting and co-host Nils Smith discuss the basics and more on determining your technology budget. Listen as they share their personal experiences on the mistakes and the lessons they’ve learned when it comes to technology.
08 - Preparing for a New Fiscal Year
In this podcast, Ben Habeck and Nils Smith talk about how to prepare for a new fiscal year, including your budget and plan, that is imperative to your small business, church or nonprofit organization. They also delve into the difference between a fiscal year and a calendar year, the importance of budget planning, the particular expenses to carry over the next year, and more.