Talk to any business owner and you will notice many common threads. Entrepreneurs who prefer to learn by trial and error – and by getting their hands dirty. Entrepreneur Magazine suggests that 25% of all business owners log over 60 hours of work a week. Yet, in the ever-evolving landscape […]

The Christmas period can come with weighty loads of expectations – business milestones, family gatherings and personal goals to fulfill. For business owners balancing these expectations, it can feel like walking a tightrope while you are juggling pine cones. The pressure to balance personal and professional expectations can be overwhelming. […]

And so begins the festivity and excitement of this time of year! For business owners it often comes with a surge of pressures. Balancing the joyful spirit of Christmas with the demands of running a business can be overwhelming. Do you have strategies in place to help you navigate this […]

Are you thinking or planning about your 2024 marketing plans? Terms like Total Addressable Market (or TAM) and Target Market may surface in your planning and you could be tempted to use them interchangeably. However, your TAM and your target market are related but slightly different.   Your TAM is an […]

The ability to navigate financial challenges is a skill that sets successful business owners apart.   Check out this intro to 3-way forecast and budgeting and how it can help sustainable growth and stability. Let’s take a swing at explaining further using a golf analogy: Teeing off: The scorecard or […]

This is a great time of year to start ‘giving and receiving’ and making a positive impact in the community. Five practical ideas to get your inspiration flowing! 1.    Partner with a local charity or nonprofit organisation that aligns with your business values and mission. Whether it’s providing meals,  collecting […]

Running a small to medium sized business can be exciting and challenging! Founders and owners must juggle various responsibilities, make critical decisions and navigate the complexity of finances. Financial literacy is a crucial skill that can significantly impact the success and sustainability of a business. Better Decision Making Financial literacy […]

When our clients ask ‘how will you help me prioritise my financial goals and develop a plan to achieve them?” We know they are seeking assurance that we have a structured approach to addressing their financial needs. Our goal is to empower you to take control of your financial future […]

As a financial planner and adviser the question “can you help achieve my life and financial goals?” is both pivotal and profound. It reflects a client’s desire for a secure and fulfilling future, and it’s a testament to their recognition of the importance of professional guidance. Helping someone achieve their […]

You know gross margin impacts your profit, but have you considered the impact it has on the value of your company? When assessing your company’s value, acquirers and investors will often scrutinise your gross profit margin. Gross profit margin is the difference between a company’s revenue and its cost of […]