Your First 7 Days: Quick Wins That Make Onboarding Stick
You’ve enrolled in the course. You’ve made resolutions. You’ve decided this is the year you make changes that truly matter. You’re ready to shift gears, sharpen your focus, and finally turn plans into progress. But here’s the truth: the first seven days will decide whether this course becomes a game-changer or just another item on your to-do list. The difference? Quick wins that build momentum and make the learning stick. And if you haven’t enrolled yet, these principles still apply. Studies show that writing down your goals boosts your chances by 42%. Add accountability, and your odds skyrocket—people who share…
What If Your Business Could Finally Work for You?
Are you frustrated that your business does not look like the one you dreamt of when you first started? Perhaps you are working long hours, feeling the pressure of cash flow, or simply wondering if there is a better way to achieve…
The One-Page Plan to Start 2026 Strong
If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking for a way to start 2026 with clarity, confidence, and momentum. You may have tried business planning before—perhaps you’ve even downloaded my simple business planning template. But if you’re like most business owners,…
The Business Sprint: How to Make Your Next Quarter Count
The Real Start to Your Year Picture this: the first week of the quarter arrives, and the usual chaos is already in full swing. Your inbox is overflowing, deadlines are looming, and the team is juggling priorities. You promised yourself…
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…
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…
