It Was a Good Year. Here’s Why It Can Be Better.
This year was good. And the reason it was good wasn’t luck, or improved economic conditions, or help from the government. It was the result of deliberate planning, setting specific goals, making clear decisions, and following through with implementation and…
Strategic Reset: The Moment I Realised Our Business Needed One—and the Framework You Can Use
I didn’t plan to press the reset button that day. I had finished recording an episode of The Business Behind Your Business with leadership expert Trudy MacDonald, and I was still in the studio haze. The kind of calm that…
Creating Your Business Plan: Why starting with ‘Why’ matters
Starting with ‘Why’ helps determine your business plan and strategy Crafting a successful business strategy often begins with unravelling a fundamental question: ‘Why?’ This simple yet profound inquiry, popularized by Simon Sinek’s Start with Why, holds the key to unlocking…
Navigating Your Business Exit: There’s more to it than just the money
As an experienced accountant and business advisor, I know that deciding to sell or close your business is a big deal. I’m here to help you understand what to think about if you’re considering this big step. Why do you…
Are you making the most out of selling your business?
Are you making the most out of selling your business? Your exit should be a pinnacle, surpassing your annual company profits. Unfortunately, many small business owners find themselves settling for less due to a lack of strategic planning. All too…
What goals and targets should you set for your business?
How do you identify what your successful business should look like? Determining strategy and planning for your business is something all business owners grapple with. The first question you should be asking is ‘Why?’ Asking ‘why?’ has become a key…
10 Books for Business Success
One of the best pieces of advice I received in my early years as an accountant and before starting my own business, was to read regularly. In business, it can be said that no problem or challenge is truly original.…
How can you improve your business profitability?
The 4 best ways to grow a business profitably Every business owner would like to make more profit, but many are held back by focusing on the wrong things. The secret to increasing your profit is: don’t focus on profit. Focus…
Is a budget the same as a forecast?
Do I need a budget or a forecast – or both? Is a budget the same as a forecast? The two terms are frequently used interchangeably. Which is better for my business? Traditional budgets could be viewed as an allocation of scarce,…
