{"id":40,"date":"2023-08-04T07:01:24","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T07:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paulsweeneyaccountant.au\/?page_id=40"},"modified":"2026-01-23T00:29:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T00:29:21","slug":"what-i-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/paulsweeneyaccountant.au\/index.php\/what-i-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What I Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This is where you get to learn a bit more about me and my work in the business community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ac292a411cb409e50897756932a60d36\" style=\"color:#004aad\">What I Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Podcast Host<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In response to COVID\u2019s impact on business, I kicked off <a href=\"https:\/\/thebusinessbehindyourbusiness.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Business Behind Your Business<\/strong><\/a> podcast. This platform dives deep into common business challenges, offering insights and solutions from professionals who&#8217;ve been there, done that.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Accountant &amp; Business Advisor<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I leverage my accounting and advisory experience to help businesses scale efficiently. Consider me your navigator for long-term success and operational efficiency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Speaker<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Catch me at various events presenting on topics like &#8216;Understanding Your Financial Reports, &#8216;Ways to Successfully Fund Your Business,&#8217; and \u2018Improving Your Growth Potential.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>As a business owner, finding an accountant who understands the complex world of finance and genuinely cares about your business is a rare gem. This is precisely what I saw in Paul Sweeney. Having attended numerous presentations led by Paul, I can confirm the depth of knowledge, expertise, and passion he brings. Each session was informative and immensely valuable, equipping me with practical advice and insights that have directly contributed to my business\u2019s growth and stability&#8230; Moreover, Paul\u2019s enlightening speaking engagements further reflect his dedication to supporting small business owners. His ability to connect with his audience, understand their needs, and provide tailored advice is remarkable.<\/p>\n<cite>Grace Wong &#8211; Addicted to Apps<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul Sweeney sets the benchmark when it comes to supporting business owners to achieve their best. With a wealth of experience working with clients 1:1 and also presenting in larger forums, Paul provides clear, actionable insights for his clients and community.<\/p>\n<cite>Chris Palmer<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I have known Paul for 5 years through the local Chamber, over that time I have attended some of his speaking events, listened to, and, been a guest on his podcast. He is friendly and easy to talk to and great at communicating, he really knows his stuff on business and finances.<\/p>\n<cite>Fiona Kane &#8211; Informed Health<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/paulsweeneyaccountant.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PS-Accountant-480x319-px_speaker.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paulsweeneyaccountant.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PS-Accountant-480x319-px_speaker.png 480w, https:\/\/paulsweeneyaccountant.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PS-Accountant-480x319-px_speaker-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Media Appearances<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Ilr-Vw12K6Y?si=INeCG_Lz4L_a7eES\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Ilr-Vw12K6Y?si=INeCG_Lz4L_a7eES\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Basic Business AI Podcast<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mybusiness.service.nsw.gov.au\/business-connect\/resource\/t5rrkshj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Service NSW Business Connect Podcast<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mI9Jwjf9ePQ?si=WP6hHQvdSyXfL5fs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Claricast Podcast<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlightreporting.com\/podcast-episodes\/paul-sweeney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spotlight Reporting Podcast&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/6KD5qRsFd6To6Q2noZLtvI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Small Business Dads Podcast&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sydneyhillsbusiness.com.au\/business-minds-podcasts\/paul-sweeney\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sydney Hills Business Chamber Podcast&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizinet.net.au\/bizinet\/q-articles\/prf\/71\/1-paul-sweeney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contributing author for BiziNet Magazine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is where you get to learn a bit more about me and my work in the business community. What I Do Podcast Host In response to COVID\u2019s impact on business, I kicked off The Business Behind Your Business podcast. This platform dives deep into common business challenges, offering insights and solutions from professionals who&#8217;ve been there, done that.\u00a0 Accountant &amp; Business Advisor&nbsp; I leverage my accounting and advisory experience to help businesses scale efficiently. Consider me your navigator for long-term success and operational efficiency.&nbsp; Speaker&nbsp; Catch me at various events presenting on topics like &#8216;Understanding Your Financial Reports, &#8216;Ways to Successfully Fund Your Business,&#8217; and \u2018Improving Your Growth Potential.\u2019 As a business owner, finding an accountant who understands the complex world of finance and genuinely cares about your business is a rare gem. This is precisely what I saw in Paul Sweeney. Having attended numerous presentations led by Paul, I can confirm the depth of knowledge, expertise, and passion he brings. Each session was informative and immensely valuable, equipping me with practical advice and insights that have directly contributed to my business\u2019s growth and stability&#8230; Moreover, Paul\u2019s enlightening speaking engagements further reflect his dedication to supporting small business owners. His ability to connect with his audience, understand their needs, and provide tailored advice is remarkable. Grace Wong &#8211; Addicted to Apps Paul Sweeney sets the benchmark when it comes to supporting business owners to achieve their best. With a wealth of experience working with clients 1:1 and also presenting in larger forums, Paul provides clear, actionable insights for his clients and community. Chris Palmer I have known Paul for 5 years through the local Chamber, over that time I have attended some of his speaking events, listened to, and, been a guest on his podcast. He is friendly and easy to talk to and great at communicating, he really knows his stuff on business and finances. 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