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Having the right team working with you

Having the right team working with you

Having the right team working with you is critical to business success.  Basically, the people on your bus (in your business), your staff, directly influences the quality of care and support you offer.  That is, select the wrong people and it will affect the service you provide, your customer experience, staff morale and culture, efficiency […]

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She said: “Where Did My Money Go?”

She said: “Where Did My Money Go?”

A recent client on my Financial Fitness program shared her struggles with running a small business. “Where did the money go?” is an all-too-common question I receive! You see, many business owners are so focused on delivery, they neglect to properly keep track of their expenses. As a NDIS provider, managing finances is crucial to […]

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Beyond the Numbers: Business Growth with Purpose

Beyond the Numbers: Business Growth with Purpose

Photo by Jamie Street on Unsplash Introduction: Business growth with purpose is much more than ensuring that the bottom line is healthy. It requires a conscious effort to consider the impact that your business has on the community, the environment, and the lives of your employees. As a business owner, you may have heard the […]

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Will a budget and cash flow forecast save your business?

Will a budget and cash flow forecast save your business?

You may have heard accountants and other finance professionals talking about how important budgeting and managing cash flow is. The question is, will a budget and cash flow forecast save your business?   Well, budgeting gives us something to aim for and consistent cash flow is what is needed in order to achieve our desired outcomes.  […]

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Separate, Track, Organise and Consult

Separate, Track, Organise and Consult

Small businesses are often faced with one important question: how can finances be managed effectively?  Unlike personal finances, there isn’t a single approach that can be applied to all the business entities out there. Well, my advice is Separate, Track, Organise and Consult.  Talk to an accounting specialist and they’ll give you some guidance, helping […]

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10 Common Small Business Mistakes

10 Common Small Business Mistakes

Starting a business isn’t always easy.  There are so many things to think about and decisions to make; the pressure can cause you to make a poor decision that can hurt your potential for success, or at least set you back.

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Link your vision to achievable goals

Link your vision to achievable goals

We always like to dream big but the vision will not become a reality if you don’t have appropriate achievable goals.  These goals are the steps required in each area of your business in order to get what you want.

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Get the planning and monitoring right

Get the planning and monitoring right

Knowing what you want to achieve and when you are going to achieve it is critical to business.  And this requires planning.  What do you need to do?

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My Strategies to Improve Your Business Cash Flow

My Strategies to Improve Your Business Cash Flow

Cash flow management is crucial to business success. Without proper management a business does not know what is coming in and out or when.  It cannot respond to opportunities or avert crisis promptly.  So, I came up with 7 Strategies to Improve Your Business Cash Flow in 7 Days. There are quite a few things […]

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5 Ways Internal Audits Empower Disability Service Providers

5 Ways Internal Audits Empower Disability Service Providers

The message is clear for disability service providers in Australia. Empower yourself with an organisational deep clean to find and fix a wealth of potentially hidden problems. This involves assessment and documentation of multiple processes, along with full reporting on all business operations - from the inside out. Genuine quality control means there are no […]

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