In today's fast-paced business world, having a clear understanding of your company's performance is essential. A business dashboard is a powerful data visualisation tool that displays key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and other relevant information in a visual format. I think they can be so beneficial to a business, which is why we’re diving into them in today’s episode. I’ll share the benefits of having a business dashboard, the metrics to consider, and how to design one.

Today I want to give you a guide to payment plans with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Payment plans can be a lifesaver for sole traders or business owners struggling with cashflow, so I think it’s crucial to have a good understanding of what they are, how they work, and how to set one up. I’ll also discuss the rules you’ll need to follow, and share some tips for getting out of a cycle of debt.

Numbers can be scary, but they are not our enemies. As entrepreneurs numbers can be some of our strongest allies, providing us with a wealth of information to pave the wave to success.

My guest today is Chris Edwards, an entrepreneur who has founded multiple successful businesses, and we share a conversation about the importance of numbers for entrepreneurs. Chris shares valuable insights about her approach to managing finances, the importance of building a strong financial foundation, and the lessons she has learned along her journey.

Today, I'm talking all about director's loans - a topic that has many business owners in a bit of confusion. This episode is geared towards business owners operating a company business structure, however if you’re a sole trader or in a general partnership, it’s important to stay on top of the ins and outs of business so that you can continue to make informed decisions.

As a business owner, keeping accurate and up to date records of your transactions is not only a legal requirement but also crucial for the success and growth of your business. So in this episode, I’m sharing some essential record-keeping responsibilities that every business owner should be aware of and why establishing good record-keeping habits is essential.

The foundation of accurate bookkeeping in Xero is an understanding of the chart of accounts, which is a comprehensive listing of all the accounts in your business accounting system. It consists of five categories: Assets, Liabilities, Equity, Revenue, and Expenses.

As we kick off the new year, it's a perfect time to explore the power of Xero Reports for managing your business effectively. In this episode, I’m diving into the most useful Xero Reports that every business owner should consider running regularly.

Ever heard of pay.com.au? As a business that provides account payable services, we get a lot of queries around this payments platform. In today’s episode, I sit down with Grant Austin, the COO and co-founder of pay.com.au to pick his brain on how it all works.

Today, I want to take a moment to reflect on the past year and share with you the things I'm doing in my business before 31 December to finish the year on a high note. I can’t believe we’re already here, to be honest, but there’s no denying that the end of the year is fast approaching.

I was inspired to become a B Corp certified business when I started working with purpose-led clients who cared about the world they do business in and were making sustainable choices. Seeing their commitment to sustainability and the positive impact they were making motivated me to be part of this movement.

Rebecca from Straight Up Bookkeeping is sharing three transformative practices she has embraced in her life and business throughout the year. The goal is to inspire others, especially business owners, to set themselves up for success in the coming year. The practices are intended to help manage the challenges of running a business and achieving meaningful progress while also maintaining a balance between work and personal life.

Exploring business systems with Megan Robinson, Certified Online Business Manager of Unbusy Your Business. Learn how Megan helps service-based entrepreneurs boost productivity and reclaim time through simplification, automation, and streamlining. If you're a business owner seeking process efficiency and more freedom, tune in for valuable insights to transform your venture.

Let’s dive into business expenses, I want to help you distinguish between legitimate and questionable claims. I discuss the pivotal role of business expenses in shaping your financial health, including the potential for valuable tax deductions. Understand the rules governing legitimate business expenses, allowing you to prevent financial mishaps. Provide clarity on confusing expense scenarios, ensuring you stay in the financial clear & help you to understand the ATO's three golden rules for work-related expense deductibility, so you're always audit-ready.

In a world where financial stability isn't a luxury, but a lifeline, safeguarding your business's future is paramount. Join us in this episode as we dissect the art of crafting a robust cash safety net for your enterprise. It's not just about business growth; it's about securing the roof over your head, the meals on your plate, and the well-being of your loved ones. Learn the strategies and secrets to fortify your financial foundation and thrive in an uncertain world.

Today I’m broaching a topic that is an inevitable part of any business journey: rejection. We've all been there, and I recently had an experience in my business that prompted me to share my insights on how to turn rejection into a positive experience. Today I’m sharing 5 steps for how to navigate rejection and bounce back even stronger.

If you’re like me, you may have started off in your business without a true understanding of what branding really is. I thought I simply needed a logo and some colours for my website, and off I would go. However, branding is so much more than that. It’s the identity and persona of your business that expresses your voice and sets you apart from your competitors. In today’s episode I dive deep into this topic with Zoe Scott from The Design Order

I’ve been hearing some strange comments of late from business owners around GST, so I thought I’d clear up a few things on this important topic. In an earlier episode on the podcast, I gave a general overview of GST registration and how it works. Today, I’m going a little more niche and talking about why you shouldn’t be scared of it as a business owner.

In this episode I discuss the challenges faced by small business owners, emphasizing the importance of simplifying your business operations.

In this episode I address common issues related to messy Xero files in many businesses bookkeeping business. I focus on the fundamentals, outlining five key steps for a Xero file health check.

Artificial Intelligence is a huge topic at the moment and quite a divisive one but whether we like it or not, it’s already here and it’s not going anywhere. When I realised this, I decided I wanted to ride this wave of change and began implementing AI into my business.