Kimberly Wilson share tips on how to expense ESSENCE Festival of Culture.
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00:00Hey SEs, let's talk about something
00:02I know you all have been wondering.
00:04Can you expend Essence Festival?
00:07And the short answer is yes, but only if you do it right.
00:10If you're a freelancer, a content creator,
00:13or an entrepreneur, and you're coming to network,
00:16attend panels, create content that supports your business,
00:20those flights, hotels, and event tickets
00:23might be tax deductible.
00:25You just have to make sure that you're documenting everything,
00:27what you did, who you met, and how it ties back to your work.
00:31And yes, you must keep those receipts.
00:35Now, if you work in corporate,
00:37this is your sign to make a case to your manager.
00:39Essence Festival is much more than parties,
00:42though we do love to party.
00:44It's also professional development.
00:46It's market research.
00:48Put together a quick pitch on how attending
00:51helps you show up better in your role,
00:53and then offer to bring those insights back to your team.
00:56So yes, Essence Festival can be a business move,
00:59and a good time.
01:01Just don't try to expense brunch at Moro's
01:04unless you're trying to close a deal over some mac and cheese.
01:07Okay, bye.