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.
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...
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...