On this episode of Communication Guru podcast, Tim welcomes a money expert, top accountant, entrepreneur and business owner, Cheryl J. McMurtry. Cheryl is the founder and president of McMurtry Financial Services. Her varied experience has enabled her to be able to service small businesses and non-profit organizations very well. Cheryl shares her experience and insights regarding the pandemic situation, what we can do right now, as well as what can be done in the preparatory fashion for the future. According to her, preparation is the remedy for a crisis. Get your bookkeeping in order. 

Episode highlights:

10:08 – The non-profit sector versus the for-profit sector – there are some differences, but overall, when it comes to how you manage your money, how you prepare for crises, they are very similar.  

13:04 – Financial literacy and financial stability are two completely different things. 

14:13 – The accountant is a resource, not a partnership. They are working with you, but you are a business owner and you are making the decisions. Do your research.

16:08 – For financial stability, get an accountant. You cannot afford not to hire one.  

31:00 – It is not just a black-and-brown problem.  It transcends race, color, creed, but we see it more in the black and brown community. 

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