Finance and Leadership Insights
STAY A WHILE. READ. ABSORB.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.
Navigating Challenges: The Power of Sharing Mistakes in Business
What have I learnt recently? I was listening to the “Thriving Business” podcast with Kate de Jong and Sam Morris earlier today, talking about how we have a tendency to avoid sharing our mistakes in business and the shame we have about our business failings and the...
Foundations of Financial Literacy for Directors
Does your plan for 2024 include doing the Company Directors course with the Australian Institute of Company Directors ? Great! As a facilitator of Financial Literacy and Performance for the Australian Institute of Company Directors, I might well see you there. Or, as...
Cultivating Authentic Values: The Cornerstone of Business Culture and Success
Authentic values in business culture form the backbone of that culture, differentiating you and potentially becoming your strategic advantage. Values = culture = strategic advantageIf you're going to have values in your business make them count. Don't ask the...
Building a Resilient SME Business with Strategic Business Goals
"If you do not know where you are going, every road will get you nowhere" Henry A KissingerBuilding a resilient SME business with strategic business goals is the key to your success. A client said to me recently "It's a waste of time us setting 3 - 5 year goals...
Mastering Financial Management: Unlocking Financial Success for Small Business Owners
Strong financial management is the foundation of every thriving business. While it may seem daunting, especially if you lack a financial background, mastering cash flow and general financial management is vital for your business’s prosperity. As the owner or leader,...
Conquer Cash Flow Nightmares and Energise Your Ultimate Success
Everyone knows that “cash is king”, but not everyone knows it involves a bit more than checking your bank balance every day. When I ask small business owners what keeps them awake at night; it’s often cash flow..FACT: 60% of new businesses in Australia will fail in...
Women in Leadership
Playing to our strengths as female leaders As women in leadership roles, can I suggest that we need to be proud of the fact that our leadership style is quite different from our male counterparts. From my own experience I realised a long time ago that I didn't need...
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...