Two weeks ago, I was sitting at my desk, drinking coffee, preparing a report for an upcoming board meeting for one of my clients. As I was nearing completi...

It was a warm sunny spring day talking with a client when he asked a terrific question.  It was not the meaning of life or why crabs walk sidewards. He asked...

Sport including mountain biking is a great way to get outdoors and relax. As I do, I often find myself reflecting on business and realised sport is very simi...

I was talking with a business owner last week. We discussed the journey we had been on over the past 8 months. His profitability had increased, and his life w...

What are the top issues facing businesses?  For some, it’s scary, somewhat daunting, for others they are rolling up their sleeves. The main issues I have see...

What has a credit crunch got to do with my business? What is the impact of the Royal Commission on my business? Everything. Let me explain. Although there ma...

Everything starts with strategy. Developing a strategy with the business owner and staff is engaging and rewarding. At this stage the energy is high, and t...

By focusing on strategy, staff and structure what outcomes should you expect? There will be a reduction of 80% of the leader's involvement in the operational...

Why do I only work with leaders within the business? It’s easy. They have influence. For me to have the most significant impact in an organisation I need to ...

The business owner was angry and frustrated. The financial performance of the business was yet again poor. He said he had a financial problem. As I sat back ...

The following four points are critical when you wish to maximise the output of staff: 1. Pay market rates. With all occupations, there are inherent bands or ...

I am deeply passionate about public practice. It is a unique and privileged position to be in. Always show character and integrity, work hard and act in th...

Within the accounting, space technology has allowed accountants to progress from transactional to true Business Advisory. This is very different to complian...

The days of being a generalist are very limited. Those in the professional services industry need to specialise, allowing them to deliver exceptional value ...

Employing the right graduate staff member is critical. So, what should we be considering? There is so much information/data that is available, candidates n...

I have been very fortunate to have been mentored by a number of professionals who have a wealth of experience and expertise. They have taught me many valuabl...

I was having coffee with a business owner discussing their business’s working capital requirements.  We discussed what cash is required in the business. Tha...

It was Sunday afternoon and I was drinking coffee with a friend who owns a small business. The topic of conversation – slow debtor payments. While basking in...