Unlock Growth: Why the End of the Year Is the Ultimate Catalyst for Smarter Business Planning
Did you know? According to Australian government sources, businesses with a formal, regularly reviewed business plan are significantly more likely to achieve their goals and adapt to change. A well-crafted business plan is described as “essential for growth, adaptability, and long-term success.” The end of the year is your opportunity to join the ranks of businesses that thrive by planning ahead. How Can Reflection Drive Your Business Forward? As the calendar winds down, many business owners feel a natural urge to pause and take stock. But this isn’t just a time for closing the books—it’s a powerful opportunity to reflect…
Stop Wearing Every Hat: Avoid Burnout and Clarify Roles in Your Business
What happens when everyone wears too many hats? Progress stalls. Accountability blurs. And the owner — you — ends up doing everything. That was us before our strategic reset. We were growing, but bottlenecks were everywhere. Decisions dragged. People were…
Winning Again: Business Strategy Inspired by Real Life, Not Just Sport
When we talk about business strategy, it’s tempting to reach for the nearest sports metaphor. And yes, there’s plenty we can learn from the pitch, the court, or the track. But the truth is, the best lessons for business owners…
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…
