Episode 9 | Sole Trader Life: Business Lessons,Marketing & Finding The Right Accountant

Mum & Son On The Money Podcast

Wednesday, 16 September 2026 - 48 minutes

In episode nine of Mum and Son on the Money, Lorraine and Travis from Happy Days Accountants are joined by Caitlin Eklund from Carriad Floral Design and Hard Launch Creative.

Caitlyn shares her journey from running a creative business as a side hustle alongside a full-time marketing career to becoming self-employed, running two businesses and finding the right balance between creativity and finance.

The conversation explores what it’s really like being a sole trader, why finding an accountant can feel intimidating, keeping business and personal finances separate, deciding whether becoming a limited company is right for you, and how good financial advice can make running a business much less stressful.

Caitlin also explains how she helps Happy Days Accountants with their marketing, social media and video content, including why personality and authentic short-form video can be so powerful for small businesses.

Plus, there’s plenty of chat about weddings, Christmas parties, holidays, working remotely and Lorraine’s plans to become a digital nomad.

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