People seem to forget that business is a two way street. Yes, you might have a wonderful product or service to offer, but you shouldn’t be throwing that at every person that walks past. You need to work out if that person needs your product or service. This should involve communication – and not of the spam variety. So often lately I have been receiving what can only be described… Read more
“GST – sure you can google it, but is the answer accurate and are you even asking the right question?” You see, in all my 17 year of working in accounting and finance I think I have seen every mistake or error under the sun, so nothing surprises me too much anymore. However it is since the introduction of GST in 2000 that I have seen some real doozies. Sometimes… Read more
Scream, cry, sulk, get angry, question your ability, feel worthless, feel embarrassed…embrace it and move on. I have been faced with redundancy not once but twice. Both times I was on maternity leave – yet both experiences were vastly different. Whilst neither of the situations was planned (in fact they both knocked me for a six) my approach was different – and I have lived to tell the tale. And… Read more
Where is your secretary? I don’t have one. I received a phone call yesterday from a new potential client and her first response to me was “I am shocked you answered the phone – I just assumed you would have a secretary”. Whilst I tried to keep a straight face (although on the phone this was a bit easier) it made me realise there are so many people in my… Read more
As a control freak, I find delegating work to my staff member one of the hardest tasks to master, but I know if I want to grow my business, then this skill is so important to get right. So where do you start? I feel delegation is very easily listed as such an easy thing to do. You have a task you don’t want to do so you give… Read more
I know there are hundreds of other numbers geeks (aka accountants and bookkeepers) out there and does that bother me…..NO And I will tell you why. I might be a very big numbers nerd, number cruncher, calculator lover, pen pusher…whatever I have heard them all. But that doesn’t mean I don’t have a personality. It doesn’t mean I can’t connect with business owners. And you know what – I actually… Read more
Take my hand and we’ll make it I swear Woah Oh….Living on a Prayer…. Sorry – tragic Bon Jovi fan here. But let’s take a minute to talk about who you are working with in your business, who is holding your hand on this roller coaster ride and who is helping you “make it” and reach your financial goals. Recently I had a Financial Coaching Session with a client and… Read more
Business owners can’t handle the truth. Or can you? Sometimes running a business can be like dodging landmines. You go forth and try and grow and build your brand and tribe….but you are not sure which direction you really need to take. You know there are hazards out there….but instead of getting help along the way you want to try your luck. So you tiptoe forward, sometimes backwards or sideways… Read more
And damn right, it’s better than yours. Why is it that the July 1st brings out all the tax possessed individuals? Relax – tax returns and refunds can wait.
If one more person congratulates me on being “Mumpreneur” I think I am going to lose the plot. No I am not being ungrateful, I find the term a bit sexist.
Throughout June, we will be profiling other business owners so that we can share their financial fears, story, journey and wisdom with us! Through sharing our story, I believe we can break through the financial fears and grow stronger as business owners.
Today proved to me that being called heartless is a POSITIVE thing. It meant I was doing my job correctly and not getting swept up in the emotion. So thank you dear debtor – for making my day.
Throughout June, we will be profiling other business owners so that we can share their financial fears, story, journey and wisdom with us! Through sharing our story, I believe we can break through the financial fears and grow stronger as business owners.
Throughout June, we will be profiling other business owners so that we can share their financial fears, story, journey and wisdom with us! Through sharing our story, I believe we can break through the financial fears and grow stronger as business owners.
Throughout June, we will be profiling other business owners so that we can share their financial fears, story, journey and wisdom with us! Through sharing our story, I believe we can break through the financial fears and grow stronger as business owners.
We are profiling successful business owners along their business journey so that we can share their financial fears, ups and downs, story & wisdom with us! Through sharing our story, I believe we can break through the financial fears and grow stronger as business owners.
We are profiling successful business owners along their business journey so that we can share their financial fears, ups and downs, story & wisdom with us! Through sharing our story, I believe we can break through the financial fears and grow stronger as business owners.
We are profiling successful business owners along their business journey so that we can share their financial fears, ups and downs, story & wisdom with us! Through sharing our story, I believe we can break through the financial fears and grow stronger as business owners.
So now small business owners get a $20k tax deduction… But before you open up your chequebooks (or god forbid extend your debt) and buy that new item you previously didn’t know you needed with money you potentially don’t have….here are some things to consider. 1. The items in the Budget 2015 still have to get Royal Assent. Meaning these anticipated changes are just that – anticipated. So don’t… Read more
It’s a long way to the top if you want to make a profit. At times it takes guts, determination, strength and just a perfect amount of crazy to get you through. This month I wanted to share a more personal story about me – and how the traits that got me through I also apply to my business. In March I completed the 15.5km Run for The Kids –… Read more