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I’m not a boring accountant. I’m proud to say that others have said I have too much personality to be an accountant! I know how to talk to you about numbers in a way that makes sense. Here, I share finance tips for small business and my life experience in various management roles.
Building effective teams in small business
What does it take to build a highly effective team? Wouldn't it be fabulous if all teams within your organisation were high performing. A team where: The members work effectively together to deliver great outcomes for the organisation. Every member of the team knows...
Leadership of Small Business
Leading successful SMEs needs strong corporate governanceMany people think that corporate governance is something for big companies and boards. In fact, it is applicable to ALL organisations - small and medium businesses and also not-for-profit organisations. It's...
Unsure on which are the important numbers?
Identifying the Key Numbers in Your Business Knowing the important numbers in your business is essential to making informed decisions that impact your business. As a Business Owner, Executive Leader, or Non-Executive Director, are you: Frustrated by the quality and/or...
Acknowledgement of My Country
Respect for one of our Elders and most significant Leaders of our generation Today is a very special day. Monday 19 September 2022 marks the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. I admired Queen Elizabeth II's leadership. I am English, and the events of the past...
What does a good CFO look like?
The Role of a CFO in Business CFOs - Were you promoted internally to the role? Are you meeting expectations and building relationships? Recently I was invited to speak to Accountants and finance professionals at CPA Australia's CPA Week 2022 Conference in Perth on...
Are you ready to make a move?
Do you think you might be ready to make a move? Accountants - have you ever wanted to change direction in your career or step up into an opportunity but not been sure of the next step? This week I was delighted to be invited to speak to Accountants and finance...
The role of the CFO in private business
Understanding the Importance of a CFO in Private Business What is a “good” CFO supposed to do? As a relatively new or emerging CFO, no one necessarily tells you what you should be doing differently from your previous role as a Finance Manager or Financial Controller,...
Accountants’ Jargon Definitions Redefined in Plain English
Introduction to Accountants' Jargon Accounting literacy is the language of accountants As an accountant, can you think of examples of when you tried to explain an accounting concept to a client or someone in the business who is not from a financial background? How...
Fail to Plan; Plan to Fail
Financial Forecasting lessons learnt from the Winter Olympics Inspired by the Winter Olympics I admire the dedication and the commitment that has made the athletes Olympians. Devoting everything to the pursuit of a four year goal, the outcome of which can be...
Having the courage to ask for help
What happened to the margin? As the Owner of the Business, have you created the expectation that you should be good at everything - the operational and technical stuff, sales and marketing, business development, managing people, IT and be responsible for the budget...