How to budget with variable income – 3 hot tips

How to budget with variable income – 3 hot tips

Have you wanted to give up on budgeting because your income is variable?

Then this episode is for you!

Budgets and irregular income don’t mix very well. And it can make you think your business is failing – when it’s really not!

In this episode, I cover 3 practical and mindset shifts to help you budget with variable income – so you can get back on track.

We will cover:

  • Why the rules are different in business
  • 3 mindset – and practical – shifts you need to make
  • The No.1 practise to keep your cash flow on track

 

 

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If you’ve wanted to give up on budgeting because your variable income just seems to make it impossible, I absolutely hear you. And you are definitely not alone!

Sadly, it can make you feel like your business isn’t doing well – when it’s actually doing fine!

The problem is that budgets work well when you have steady, predictable income – when you have a JOB. But as entrepreneurs and business owners, we left the security of the job because we wanted the opportunity to have unlimited income.

But the rules around money are different in business. Mostly, because of this variable income issue.

And so it simply requires a different approach – both from a practical and a mindset point of view.

That’s why we’re going to cover 3 mindset and practical shifts that go hand in hand to help you navigate your variable income and get back on track.

Over the years, I’ve definitely had a love-hate relationship with budgeting. In fact, I don’t even like that word – I mainly use it because people relate to it. I much prefer to talk about having a money plan and a system to help you implement it.

Budgeting is something that I tried on and off over the years. At times I felt like I didn’t need to budget because I had plenty of income. And at other times, I felt like I didn’t have enough money to budget!

But it was the period I spent utterly broke after my marriage split, that made me apply some of the principles which I then took into business…  and which I still teach and implement today. 

So the 3 things I’m sharing with you today are really helpful from both a practical point of view and a mindset point of view –  whether your irregular income is because you have a business… or because of something else.

The principal idea that flows through all of these is that you need to know your numbers. And then you need to be willing to make real-time adjustments as you go!


NUMBER 1: Let’s talk about variable income.

It’s really critical that you smooth your cash flow as much as possible. Because if your income is on a roller coaster, the last thing you want is for your emotions to follow!

This is a common issue – especially for new business owners. They go on an emotional roller coaster that matches the income roller coaster.

They go from feeling rich to feeling poor. From celebrating to worrying. From congratulating themselves for firing the boss, to stressing out about paying the bills. Sometimes all in the same day!

And that’s not healthy for you and also not helpful to your business because if you’re feeling stressed and worried about money, you’re going to make decisions driven by fear and coming from a lack mentality.

And then energetically you’re going to attract more of the same. You’ll go into a downward spiral of negative thinking and won’t be showing up as your best self.

Clients and customers can smell that ‘Eau de Desperation’ – nothing makes them run for the hills faster!

I recently released an episode that shows you how to smooth your cash flow in just a couple of simple steps. It’ll be linked for you below so you can watch that next.

So you want to smooth that cash flow, and you also want to smooth the emotional rollercoaster and not have your inner world so linked to how much money came in today or this week or even this month.

Here’s a practical thing I did in my own business:

I made a decision and a promise to myself to never judge my business on anything other than the last 6 months average.

I recognized there would be a bit of a roller coaster and didn’t want to get sucked into that emotionally. So any time I was tempted to worry, I would just look at the last 6 months’ average. And pretty much every single time, everything was absolutely fine.

Smoothing your cash flow and smoothing your emotions about your income are two things that really go hand in hand.

 

NUMBER 2:  Separation is Peace!

The next one is the principle that your business pays YOU.

A lot of people into business, still having the mindset of an employee. (I talked about this in a previous episode which I’ll also link below)

But the mindset of an employee has no place in business!

You need to start thinking like a business owner. And that means that you are both YOU with your personal finances… and you are also now in charge of the business’ finances. But the two are SEPARATE.

So you need to create separation between them and have your business pay you. From a practical point of view, be sure to actually put that in place. In Magnetic Money, we do our business income distribution every week. It only takes 5 minutes, but it’s critical to ensuring that your business keeps running and that YOU get paid so you can pay your bills.

The most important part of this process is smoothing your cash flow.

So from a mindset (and a practical) point of view, create that separation and always ask yourself, “Am I looking at my business’ finances right now – or my personal ones?”

Do you have that separation? Do you have separate bank accounts for your business?
Let me know in the comments!

See, you and your business are separate legal and ENERGETIC entities. So creating separation in the way you manage your money and in the way you think of it are both critical.

 

NUMBER 3:  Plan & adjust!

Yes, you should be doing some forecasting. You should be planning your future income and expenses – doing those projections.

Where will your business income come from? How much do you expect? What expenses do you have ongoing & what others are coming up?

But it’s not set & forget! It’s a dynamic, ever-changing thing.

And because the income is planned – but not predictable – you’ll need to smooth your cashflow and adjust as you go.

So by all means, have a forecast, have a plan, but be sure to make real-time adjustments as you go…. so you can smooth your cashflow & reset expectations.

Here’s the practical way I would approach that, which will also address the mindset side of things:

Sit down to do your business forecast. Look at what your goals & plans are – and whether they’re achievable. Maybe you’ll need to raise your prices or sell more/other products and services to meet your goal.

Plan what you want to achieve.

You want to revisit that, say quarterly to make any adjustments. So that’s your planning.

 

But then you need to also track what’s ACTUALLY coming in and distribute that income properly. I recommend tracking weekly or even daily and distributing weekly.

This will help you reconnect with your money – rather than sticking your head in the sand, hoping for the best. 

 

Tracking your income every day is also a very insightful mindset practice that allows you to notice your thought patterns around your income and business.

You will notice things like a worry pattern kicking in the moment you have one or two low income days. Or maybe that you start beating up on yourself for being ‘lazy’ and having taken the weekend off if your income dips.

These are amazing opportunities to find room for improvement in your mindset. They give you deep insight into the way you think about your business…  and the way you talk to and treat yourself. 

 

So the practice of tracking your income is handy because it helps you do your income distribution at the end of the week. But it’s also a really awesome mindset practice!

Above all else, please be as loving and kind to yourself as possible. If self judgment kicks in, just notice it and think, “Oh, look at that. I’m judging myself. I’m beating up on myself. Isn’t that interesting? I wonder what that’s all about? I wonder what I can do to shift and heal that, so I can start having a much better attitude about my abilities, my worth, my business, and start treating myself more kindly.”

These practical strategies are also amazing mindset strategies.

And between the two, you’ll be able to come to a place of beautiful new balance, where you have the right mindset to run a business successfully – and where you’ll have the daily practical habits that make you a successful business owner.

So those are 3 things I wanted to cover off for you today.

Again, my main message is to know your numbers, then make real-time adjustments as you go. Because when you’re operating a business, your income is going to vary. It’s going to fluctuate. That’s just how it goes.

Now, an important place to start is by getting your banking all sorted. So if you need a bit of help with that, be sure to grab my ‘Organize & Tidy Your Banking’ workshop at the link below. It’s free.

In this punchy 35 minute workshop we start to organize and tidy your banking so your money can flow more easily from your business into your personal accounts. We also cover some important principles – both from a practical and a mindset point of view – that will help you become a more successful and abundant-feeling business owner.

The link is below.

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What did you learn? What’s your biggest takeaway?
Let me know in the comments below!

Remember that abundance is a state of being. And yes, it’s about money in the bank, but most importantly, it’s about feeling abundant, worthy, and loving life.

And that’s what we’re here to help you do. See you next time! 

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10 everyday money saving tips that make you feel more abundant

10 everyday money saving tips that make you feel more abundant

It’s time for some show ‘n tell!

In this episode, I share 10 everyday money saving tips – that help you feel totally abundant.

Plus, I share some of my favorite recent purchases and tell you how I got them for an absolute steal!

 

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See, saving money doesn’t have to be about feeling poor and like there’s not enough.
Saving money can be done in a way that feels utterly empowering, helps you create wealth AND makes you magnetic to more!

And as you save money on things you don’t really need to be spending extra on, you have more available to ‘make money babies’, creating financial stability and freedom for yourself and your family.

Back when I was going through my ‘broke single mum’ phase, I had no choice but to save money –  because I didn’t have any. 

There was both good and bad in that. Because on one hand, I felt poor and was totally stressed about money. But on the other hand, it also taught me that you can do with very little money pretty much the same things you can do with A LOT of money! 

In a recent episode, I talked about bargain shopping with an abundance mindset (you’ll find the link below). Because at the end of the day, what’s important is not so much what you do. What’s important is how you FEEL about what you do.

If you bargain shop from a place of excitement and empowerment about saving money so you can accelerate your wealth creation, it cultivates an abundance mindset.

It feels empowering to take charge of your financial destiny like that.

Plus, bargain shopping is a whole lot of fun! 

OK, let’s get into these 10 tips. These are not necessarily my top 10, but they’re 10 wide-ranging tips that are super easy to implement.

TIP NUMBER 1:
Capsule shopping list

Let’s start at the grocery store. Firstly, always have a list – obviously. Make that list based on the meals you’re planning to make. The trick here is to make those as MODULAR as possible. 

 

You know how we have capsule wardrobes? Think about having a capsule shopping list! So if you say, buy broccoli, plan to use some of it in a stir fry and the rest steamed on the side of some fish.

So you’re buying the one thing, but you’re planning to make more than one meal with it. This is awesome for avoiding leftovers and waste.

An extra little bonus tip is to shop and plan for one meal LESS than you think you need. Because there are always some leftovers and sometimes it’ll just end up being takeout night.

TIP NUMBER 2:

Keep it basic, then glam it up!

 

Let’s move on to your wardrobe. Stick to buying good quality, basic pieces. Then dress them up and accessorize them with things that you buy recycled and secondhand!


For example, I’m very much a top and jeans kind of girl. And I love jackets. I have A LOT of jackets! And you might look at my wardrobe and think, “Oh my God, woman, how many jackets does one person need?” But the thing is, that I can just wear a plain tee-shirt or top with my jeans and swap out my jackets for a whole variety of different looks.

Same goes for jewelry and handbags (which I also like to buy recycled where possible)

In the video of this episode, I do a little show’n tell, sharing my favorite recent purchases, so be sure to watch it!

I share some of my favorite coats, leather jackets, and handbags, which only cost me a few hundred bucks and allow me to create a bunch of different outfits.
And sometimes, I’ll sell my handbags when it’s time for a change.. which is why it’s so important to buy quality and take good care of things.


Less really is more – as long as you absolutely love and adore every single piece. And if you also make them modular and keep things simple, you end up being able to dress in really abundant, luxurious feeling ways, for very little money.

TIP NUMBER 3:

Create space!

I’ve touched on this already and it’s to sell something before you buy something new.

Because we all have enough stuff in our lives, right? So if you decide you need something new, get rid of something first. It creates space and shows you have an attitude of abundance. If you can get a few dollars for it, awesome! You can put that money towards your current number 1 financial priority. 😊

TIP NUMBER 4:

Going – going – gone!

As you’ve probably realized, I love thrift and recycled stores. To me, it really is a treasure hunt. It’s fun and exciting and you can really find those statement pieces like jewelry, handbags and coats to make whatever you’re wearing really pop.

It also gives me a deep sense of satisfaction knowing I’m not adding to waste to the planet or contributing to industries that are rife with moral, ethical and environmental issues.

And you can do the same with furniture! In fact, most of the furniture in our home I bought back when I had no money. I went to local auction houses and found things that I liked. I’d leave absentee bids which took away any temptation to spend more money and eliminated the pressure and stress of being at an auction.

 

And I ended up with furniture that we still use and enjoy every single day. I wouldn’t part with it for anything. It’s all great quality and would cost a fortune to replace!


TIP NUMBER 5:

Sell the car!

We did this. We sold the second car! 

Now, if you still have young kids and are always driving off in different directions, this may not be for you… yet. But once you get past that stage, you really don’t need two cars.

We realized we were paying insurance, registration and maintenance on a vehicle we didn’t really need. So we sold the second car.

We realised that if we had a schedule clash and one of us needed to catch an Uber every now and then, it was still going to be worth it.  But it’s never happened yet!

We did however buy a scooter instead, which we absolutely love because it reminds us of Bali. Anytime the weather’s good, we fight over who gets to ride the scooter.

It’s what I take to my yoga class, or when I head out for a coffee. We don’t really go very far so the scooter is super handy.

On the weekends, if the weather is nice, we both jump on and go for a ride along the beach, grab an ice cream or coffee and pretend we’re in Bali.

TIP NUMBER 6:

Get solar panels!

Then run your electrical equipment during the day! You’ll use the power of the sun to run your home, your electricity bill will be next to nothing – and you’ll have spent that money adding value to your home instead.


TIP NUMBER 7:
Shop around and review your basic home bills.

I’m talking about your phone bill, internet, insurances and all those basic home bills we tend to kind of forget about.

Because you know what? Chances are you’re paying way too much. Remember how back when you signed up for them, you shopped around to make sure you got a good deal? Do that again! Review them each year..

If you can’t be bothered doing it yourself, pay someone else to do it! There are services who are impartial and will guarantee to save you money. Every time I’ve done a review of our basic home bills, I’ve saved at least a thousand dollars – which is pretty cool.


TIP NUMBER 8:

Review your rates!

Be sure to regularly review the interest rate on your mortgages (as well as any other loans and debts you have). 

When we operated our mortgage broking business, this was standard practice. We reviewed every single customer’s loans every year. We didn’t wait for them to call us and ask for this. We just did it.

It was awesome to send out emails saying, “Hey, we just saved you a few thousand dollars a year! ”

If you have a broker, that’s their job. And if you don’t have a broker, please find a good broker. Don’t go directly to the bank. Their job is to sell you what they’ve got, not what their competitor has.


OK, intermission time…


Let me know in the comments below:
What are your favorite tips for saving money? 

I’d love to hear them!

 

TIP NUMBER 9:

This is a really fun one! Look for relocation deals on motorhomes and campervans. 


Martin and I have done this several times where we drove a motorhome that needed to be moved from Alice Springs to Adelaide. You literally get paid to drive the motorhome, rather than paying to rent it.

You get to see different places without having to pay for accommodation. You get to be on the road, build fires at night and camp in unusual locations. It’s so much fun!

My favorite site for this is www.imoover.com so go check it out!

There’s cars, motorhomes and campervans available. And often you can hire the vehicle for a couple of extra days at a reduced rate. That way, you can make your trip a little more leisurely rather than rush from A to B.

Plus of course, the benefit of a motorhome is that you have a traveling kitchen and bathroom with you. You can stock up at the supermarket and make really simple, easy meals to enjoy by the campfire at night.

It’s a lovely way to get away.

 

TIP NUMBER 10: 

Here’s another travel one!

Look for house swaps or house-sits! There are websites and apps dedicated to this. Or you can ask friends if they know anybody who would like to do a house swap.

There are always people looking to have somebody look after their pets, water their pot plants, etc while they’re away.

It’s a great way to stay in a comfortable home and avoid paying for accommodation.


BONUS TIP!

A little bonus tip… Going back to meals and meal prep for a moment.

When you cook at night, make enough to cover lunch the next day. It avoids having to make something else for lunch or buying lunch.

I find the easiest thing is to just put that extra serve aside as you’re plating up dinner. In our house, everyone works from home in their track pants, but if you have someone in your home who actually gets dressed and leaves the house for work, they will ESPECIALLY love you for having their lunch ready like this.

Ok, that’s it for today’s episode. Did you enjoy it? What was your favorite tip? Let me know below, please!

When you save money in a way that makes you feel abundant and empowered, it makes you magnetic to more.

And when you’re saving money, you can reduce your debts, accumulate savings, invest and grow your wealth so much faster.

And all of that helps you create a more abundant life, inside & out.

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How to sort out your money on low income – 3 reasons to start TODAY

How to sort out your money on low income – 3 reasons to start TODAY

Do you feel like there’s no point having a money system because you’re not making enough?


In today’s episode we’ll talk about how to sort out your money on low income.

I’ll share 3 reasons why you need to get your money system in place sooner rather than later – ESPECIALLY if you feel like money is tight!

See, a lot of people make the mistake of thinking that a money system is for those people who’ve got plenty to spare.

But this is actually a habit that the sooner you start, the sooner it will help you move forward financially so you DO have plenty to spare!

 

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For me personally, I started creating what is now known as the Magnetic Money™️ System when I was a broke single mom. I needed to make every dollar count because I literally had weeks where I thought I wouldn’t be able to pay the rent or put food on the table. And so it was critical that I stayed on top of my finances, knew how much money was available and what my priorities were.

But this goes way beyond survival!

Starting to get on top of your money and taking control is the beginning of you getting out of that jam and moving forward financially. This is the start of being able to create financial stability and eventually, financial security and wealth for yourself.

Here’s 3 reasons to get started as soon as possible:

NUMBER 1: Managing your money well is a HABIT. 

So the very first reason why you want to get a money system in place now – even if you feel like you’re living paycheck to paycheck – is that it’s important to get into good habits early.

And this is one habit you want to get into as early as possible. Because if you get into bad habits  when you have little money, you will take them with you when you have more money. And that will only create bigger problems!

It’s so much easier to start a good habit and continue it, than to try and get out of a bad habit down the track. So you may as well start off on the right foot.

Get into good habits early & take them with you.

NUMBER 2: Breaking it down avoids future pain

A good money system allows you to plan for bigger expenses by breaking them down.

For example:
Say your car needs a thorough service and new tires once a year and it costs $1,000.

Now, if you don’t plan for that, then this sudden expense to ensure you can keep driving the kids to school can create a really stressful situation.

But if you break it down with your money system, it’s actually only $20 a week you need to consistently put aside. And in return, you get amazing peace of mind, knowing your car will continue to be roadworthy and reliable.

It makes a huge difference to your stress levels. It allows you to stay focused on your business to keep the money flowing in, rather than get distracted by sudden emergencies and start experiencing a feeling of lack.

There are loads of big annual expenses like this, not least of all your tax bill!

By getting that money system ticking along sooner rather than later so you can track and  smooth your cash flow, you avoid future pain and stress. And that helps you stay in alignment with abundance and continue to attract more.

This is exactly what the Magnetic Money™️ system is designed to help you do – and what any good money system should do. 

NUMBER 3: Discover your REAL business income goal!

Right, let’s move on to the third reason why you want a money system in place sooner rather than later. This one is especially for you if you feel like all your money’s going out on bills and your business isn’t bringing in enough.

Your money system will show you what the REAL gap in your income is! (and that’s often a lot less than you think, because we tend to worry and catastrophize way too much…)

Once you know what that number is, you can then plan your business income streams to ensure you meet your income goal.

Your money plan delivers your business income goal.

It lets you know what your business’ baseline income target is. From here, you can set other goals that include wealth creation, lifestyle upgrades and so on.

But first you need to know your baseline target. The income amount that will ensure the bills get paid and the business keeps running.

Unfortunately, too many people just make up a random number when choosing a business income goal, with no idea how they actually need to bring in.

Once you know your income goal, you can then plan your income streams and decide HOW you will generate that income.

This is exactly what we help you do in the Magnetic Money™️ System Bootcamp, so be sure to check that out here to learn more.

A great place to start is by organizing and tidying your banking. That is step one. You want to get those foundations in place and make sure you have the right infrastructure in place so your money can do what it needs to do.

I have a free workshop to help you get started. It’s called Organize & Tidy Your Banking and you can get instant access here.

Think of it as Marie Kondo’ing your finances so you can experience the joy of becoming magnetic. It’s a lot more fun than a bunch of rolled up socks & jocks, believe me. 😊

Remember – abundance is an inside job.. but there are some things we have to do on the OUTSIDE  to help it flow.

 

See you soon!

xx Miriam

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Should I pay off debt or save money first?

Should I pay off debt or save money first?

Should I pay off debt or save money first?

It’s a common question.
In this episode, we’ll answer that question for you and give you some great pointers, so you know the best place to start.

If you have a reasonable amount of debt and little in savings, it can be difficult to know where to start. So the question is:

“Do I begin by saving or do I start by paying off debts?”

Because both are causing some stress.

So there’s a correct answer based on purely crunching the numbers. And there’s a correct answer when it comes to YOU. And they are not necessarily the same answer!

So today, we’ll talk about the difference between the two and how to proceed in a way that will serve you best.

 

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Now, if you’re currently working towards a very specific goal, for example, wanting to buy a property – then you should be speaking to your mortgage broker or financial advisor because there may be some specific factors that influence your options.

But outside of that, let’s talk about what is generally the best approach for most people faced with the choice:

Do I pay off debt first or do I save money?

So on a numerical basis, it usually makes sense to start paying off debt as quickly as possible.
That’s because debt is working against you by accruing compound interest. You’re being charged interest on your debts. And if you don’t stay on top of that, you will be charged interest on the interest… and then interest on the interest on the interest.. and so on.

This is how so many people get into a situation where their debts get out of control to the point that they can’t stay on top of them anymore – let alone pay them down.

And on the other hand, if you don’t have a lot of savings in the bank right now, that can be super stressful. And when we look at how that makes you feel about your finances – stressed about money, worrying, etc, that may be the deciding factor for you on where to start.

Because as much as numerically it makes sense to get on top of that compound interest, vibrationally, the correct answer is actually to do whatever is going to help you FEEL better first.

Because as you start to feel better about your finances, you start to align with abundance more easily. And that means that you can start to generate and attract more money into your business and life.

So the right answer for you may be different to what makes numerical sense, just because if you don’t get a little bit of money in the bank to fall back on in case of emergency, you won’t be able to sleep at night. And the stress of that alone is going to cause you to keep attracting problems rather than more money to help you get out of the situation.

In a moment, I’ll share with you a great ‘best of both worlds’ approach that tends to help most of my students.

But before that, I’d like to know:

What stresses you out more? Lack of savings or debt? Let me know in the comments!

One of the traps people fall into when they start deliberating whether to save or pay off debt, is thinking they have to do it all at once. They think about the totality of it all.

For example, they may want $20,000 cash in the bank to fall back on in case of emergency. That’s a lot of money! So the thing to remember is that you don’t have to do it all in one hit.

The same goes for debt reduction. You don’t have to pay off ALL your debts at once – or even in a row!

So the trick is to break it down.

When you break it down into little micro goals and smaller milestones, you can actually swing between the two areas of focus and move ahead faster. 

The key is still to always focus on just one at a time.

Let me give you an example:

Say you owe $10,000 on credit cards and want $10,000 cash in the bank. That’s the big end goal.
But we can break that down. We might start by just aiming to get $1,000 cash in the bank so you can sleep at night. And then if the car breaks down or the electricity bill blows out, you have it covered.

So you can start there. That’s your first focus and you need to focus ONLY on that while you park everything else.

Once you’ve gotten there, THEN you can shift your focus to the next micro goal.

And that may be paying off the smallest of your credit cards.

So you choose micro goals rather than doing all of it at once.
And once that micro goal has been achieved, you can switch to another one.

And as you continue working your way through the micro goals, you end up achieving your bigger goal!

We actually help you do all of this and more in the Magnetic Money™️ System BOOTCAMP.
It gives you all tools, systems and info you need to set up a money system designed for you that will and systematically help you achieve your goals. You can check it out here.

And if you want to get started by focusing on just reducing debt, then check out the ‘Freedom from Debt’ system here.

Okay, I hope this has been really helpful and that you now have an idea of which micro goal you want to start with!

Let me know in the comments! Do you have more clarity now? Where are you going to start? What will your first milestone be? I

Remember – abundance is an inside job but there are things we need to do on the outside to help it to flow.

xx Miriam

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How to smooth cash flow – stop tracking expenses & track THIS instead!

How to smooth cash flow – stop tracking expenses & track THIS instead!

If you’re an entrepreneur with a regular income, you’ve probably noticed… budgets don’t work!

There’s a simple reason for that: They weren’t designed for us!

Budgets are designed for people with regular income. But when you’re running a business, your income can be unpredictable and irregular. So budgets simply don’t work.

In this episode, you’ll discover 2 simple steps on how to smooth cash flow when you have irregular income.

This will help you take control of your finances and manage your money so much better.

Plus, I’ll share an important THIRD step that will help you reach your financial goals so much faster.

 

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But first – a quick story:

When I was running my finance business, my clients mostly had regular income and salaries. So helping them organize their money was relatively simple. But for myself as a business owner, it was a different story!

So I needed to implement some different strategies for myself to help me smooth that cash flow so my money could go to work for me – and so my bills would be paid on time!

This was the birth of the Magnetic Money™️ System and it’s infused with principles that help you smooth your cash flow and create more wealth and financial stability as a business owner with irregular income.

In this episode, I’m going to share one of those principles of Magnetic Money™️, which is TRACKING.

But I’m NOT talking about tracking expenditure and micromanaging your money! (yuk….)
I’m simply talking about tracking 2 things – surplus and shortfall. Because they’re the only things you need to track to smooth your cash flow.

Let’s go back to talking about budgets for a moment.

They don’t work for entrepreneurs for a number of reasons. The main one being that we have irregular income. So what we need instead, is a mechanism to help us smooth that cash flow so we can achieve our financial goals AND meet our financial obligations.

That’s why as a business owner, you DO NOT NEED A BUDGET!
What you need is you need a MONEY PLAN and a SYSTEM to help you implement it.

And smoothing your cash flow is the key to making it work.

So this Magnetic Money™️ principle of tracking allows us to use surplus and shortfall to balance each other out and smooth our cash flow.

It only takes the simple 2 steps below!

But there’s a THIRD, very powerful step (that I’ll also share) which then ensures you use that surplus to achieve your financial goals so much faster.

I’d love to hear from you! Do you have irregular income and how do you try to manage it?

OK, here’s those steps:

NUMBER 1: Pay back shortfall FIRST!
Whenever you have surplus income, the very first thing is to check if you’re carrying any shortfall.
Were you unable to put enough tax money aside last time? Did you short-change your bills or business account? Leave your holiday fund short?

You need to make that up FIRST. That’s step one.

NUMBER 2: Track your shortfall!
You need to track any shortfall so when it comes time to pay it back, you know what you owe and where.
Just write it down. It’s that easy.

Okay. Now onto the very exciting third step, which will help you tick off those financial goals FAST.

NUMBER 3: \All remaining surplus goes to your No.1 priority
Once you’ve paid back any shortfall, all remaining surplus goes to your current Number 1 financial priority. In Magnetic Money™️, we call this your ‘Magic Number’.

This is how you use every dollar wisely and give every dollar a job to do (which is another principle of Magnetic Money™️ – just check out the episodes linked below to learn more).

By giving all remaining surplus the job of helping you achieve that number 1 priority, you create a laser focus effect. And that makes you more magnetic which means you’ll get to achieve that goal even faster!

And once you tick that goal off, you can move onto the next one. 😊

So it’s not a matter of tightening your belt and counting your pennies. It’s a matter of being focused and having a plan and system to implement it. 

What’s your current Number 1 financial priority? Is it clearing a debt… accumulating a buffer of living expenses to fall back on…  saving a deposit to buy a house? Be clear! It will make a huge difference and allow you to achieve it so much faster.

You can also check out the episodes linked below where you’ll learn more about how to effectively use your money to create more wealth and financial stability as a business owner with irregular income.

And if you’d love my help to get started, join my FREE ‘Organize & Tidy Your Banking’ workshop at www.miriamcastilla.com/freeworkshop

It’s punchy and super practical and will ensure you get the foundation pieces right – so the structure of your banking allows your money to flow more effectively.

Remember – abundance is an inside job, but there are practical things that really help it flow!

See you soon & have a beautiful day! 

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Can’t save money even though you try? Here’s why … & how to change it!

Can’t save money even though you try? Here’s why … & how to change it!

If you find that you can’t save money – even though you’re budgeting and trying your best, then this one’s for you!

Everybody tells us to tighten our belts and save our pennies so we can save money.

But the reason most people who do this don’t seem to be getting anywhere, is that it ignores one of the key principles of Magnetic Money.

 

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I actually developed this principle during my own journey from being a broke single mom after going through a divorce to then rebuilding my business and life.

At first I was budgeting like everyone else. I was stressed about paying the bills and putting food on the table. But as I started making good money in my business, I realized I still wasn’t really moving forward financially. It felt like I was stuck in the same old place and I noticed my savings and my wealth weren’t actually growing!

That’s when I realized that having a goal of having ‘spare money’ was actually keeping me stuck!

That’s when I developed & started applying the simple principle that “Every Dollar Needs A Job To Do”.
And it changed everything!

Now, when I say ‘a job’, it needs to be a  clearly defined job. Because just aiming to ‘have savings’ is way too vague. It’s like employing somebody and telling them you want ‘help in your business’.

You’ll need to be a lot more specific if you really want that person to make a difference!

Your  money is the same. Every dollar needs a clearly defined job to do.
Without that, surplus income tends to be squandered on things that aren’t necessarily in alignment with your top financial priority.

Most people will save some money, spend some money and maybe invest some. So the money kind of just gets diluted and can’t really make an effective difference.


But when we apply the principle that ‘every dollar needs a job to do’, we get a plan in advance that will ensure your money doesn’t get wasted and that it’s put to work as effectively as possible.

When your money comes in, you’ll know exactly what to do with every single dollar. Some will have the job of paying your bills, some will have the job of keeping your business running and some will have the job of paying your tax bill. And some of your money is dedicated ‘Fun Money’. That means you’ll get to spend that money, knowing everything else is taken care of and you can enjoy spending that money guilt free.

So when you use an arbitrary term like ‘savings’, your money doesn’t really know exactly what to do.

So you need to know what the savings are for and how much you’re aiming to have. You want to have a really specific goal in mind. So once you have enough to cover the basics and your fun money, the rest goes towards your very SPECIFIC savings goal. For example, you may have a goal of saving 3 or 6 months worth of living expenses to keep as an emergency buffer. That is a very specific job for that money.

Once that’s been achieved, you can aim for something else, such as accumulating money to invest, buy property or other. But each goal needs to be very specific so when the money comes in, you know exactly where it’s going and what for – and when you can tick the box to know that goal has been achieved.

This is how you actually move forward financially and achieve your goals!

And this is why “Every dollar needs a job to do” is one of the key principles of Magnetic Money.

So if right now you have some arbitrary goals of ‘saving money’, I invite you to sit down and get much clearer. Ask yourself, “What specific job do I want this money to do? How will this money best serve me? And what does it need to do that? Do I need a special bank account or set up some banking transfers? What infrastructure do I need to make sure the money goes to the right place to effectively do that job? And is that job clearly defined?”

Every dollar needs a job to do that’s clearly defined – and a place to do it.

If you bear this one simple principle in mind, things will shift for you from having a budget and wanting to ‘save some money’ to having clearly defined, exciting goals that move you forward financially so you’re creating financial stability and security for yourself.

Check out the episodes linked below if you’d like to learn more about how to manage your money more wisely.

And if you’d like to do it with me and get started right now, then join me for the free ‘Organized & Tidy Your Banking’ workshop, where we start laying that foundation for all your money to do its job for you.

You’ll find the link for instant access below. I’d love to see you there and help you start transforming your relationship with money, both inside and out, so you can experience the abundance that’s waiting for you.

Have a beautiful day & see you next time!

 

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