by Debbie Millard | Jul 31, 2026 | Business Coaching, Financial Coaching, Leadership
“We’re busy, business is booming, so why does it feel like we’re always short of cash?” It’s one of the questions I hear most often from business owners. Many assume that if revenue is increasing and the business is profitable, cash should naturally follow....
by Debbie Millard | Feb 18, 2026 | Business Coaching, Coaching & Consulting, Financial Coaching
Are you worried because your finance manager wants to retire soon? Does this sound familiar? Your finance manager has been working for the family business for ~40 years, recruited by Dad, or maybe even Grandad. You trust them implicitly with your money and they have...
by Debbie Millard | Apr 10, 2025 | Business Coaching, Leadership
The unique dynamics of family businesses The Family Business Association have just published the 2025 Family Business Barometer Survey results. I worked in a large family business for 15 years alongside the owner and founder in a senior leadership role and continue to...
by Debbie Millard | Oct 10, 2024 | Business Coaching, Leadership
Last month was Family Business Day. Something to celebrate. Here in WA we are surrounded by many very successful family businesses eg. John Hughes Group, Georgiou Group, Betts Group, MG Kailis to name a few. These are large businesses. I had the pleasure of working in...
by Debbie Millard | May 8, 2024 | Business Coaching, Coaching & Consulting, Financial Coaching
Recently I sadly said “see you later” to three business coaching clients within the space of a month. All for similar reasons – business conditions are challenging, income is below budget expectations and cash flow is tight. These circumstances are...
by Debbie Millard | Mar 5, 2024 | Business Coaching
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...
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