Nigel MasonSep 25, 20192 minMaximise Your Investment In StaffTwo 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 w...
Nigel MasonJun 25, 20194 minHigh performing finance teamIt 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...
Nigel MasonMar 20, 20192 minBikes & Business: Principles of Business Sport including mountain biking is a great way to get outdoors and relax. As I do, I often find myself reflecting on business and realise...
Nigel MasonFeb 12, 20191 minLess is more! What to do with loss-making customersI was talking with a business owner last week. We discussed the journey we had been on over the past 8 months. His profitability had incr...
Nigel MasonJan 23, 20192 minNew Plans, New YearWhat are the top issues facing businesses? For some, it’s scary, somewhat daunting, for others they are rolling up their sleeves. The ma...
Nigel MasonJan 9, 20192 minCredit CrunchWhat has a credit crunch got to do with my business? What is the impact of the Royal Commission on my business? Everything. Let me explai...
Nigel MasonDec 10, 20182 minDouble your profits & smile more! Getting your strategy right!Everything starts with strategy. Developing a strategy with the business owner and staff is engaging and rewarding. At this stage the e...
Nigel MasonDec 4, 20181 minDouble your profits & smile more! Strategy, Staff & StructureBy focusing on strategy, staff and structure what outcomes should you expect? There will be a reduction of 80% of the leader's involvemen...
Nigel MasonNov 28, 20181 minDouble your Profits and Smile More - It starts with LeadershipWhy 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 org...
Nigel MasonNov 21, 20181 minHow to Double your Profits and Smile More #1The business owner was angry and frustrated. The financial performance of the business was yet again poor. He said he had a financial pro...
Nigel MasonNov 14, 20182 minThe right staff for your business is criticalThe following four points are critical when you wish to maximise the output of staff: 1. Pay market rates. With all occupations, there ar...
Nigel MasonNov 7, 20181 minAdvice to graduate accountantsI am deeply passionate about public practice. It is a unique and privileged position to be in. Always show character and integrity, wor...
Nigel MasonOct 31, 20181 minWhat is the biggest change in the industry over the last 5 years-how it affects you!!!Within the accounting, space technology has allowed accountants to progress from transactional to true Business Advisory. This is very d...
Nigel MasonOct 24, 20181 minWhat is the main challenge in today's market?The days of being a generalist are very limited. Those in the professional services industry need to specialise, allowing them to delive...
Nigel MasonOct 17, 20181 minEmploying the best graduate staff.Employing the right graduate staff member is critical. So, what should we be considering? There is so much information/data that is ava...
Nigel MasonOct 10, 20181 minIs mentoring important?I have been very fortunate to have been mentored by a number of professionals who have a wealth of experience and expertise. They have ta...
Nigel MasonSep 17, 20181 minDebtor Days & Working CapitalI was having coffee with a business owner discussing their business’s working capital requirements. We discussed what cash is required i...
Nigel MasonAug 22, 20182 min Are slow debtors hurting your business?It was Sunday afternoon and I was drinking coffee with a friend who owns a small business. The topic of conversation – slow debtor paymen...