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Drowning in Business Challenges? Here’s What You Need to Know

If you feel Like You’re Drowning In Business, here’s what you need to survive and thrive! Right…

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Accountant Bookeeper Enough

The Limitations of Relying Only on an Accountant & Bookkeeper

So, is Having an Accountant and a Bookkeeper enough for you as a business owner or do…

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What Knowing Your Business Numbers Really Means

Discover the true meaning behind ‘know your numbers’. Learn practical tips to engage with your financial data confidently and make informed business decisions. Explore top figures to monitor and how regular check-ins can transform your business.

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Delegated Too Much of Your Business Finances? Here’s How to Fix

Are you losing control of your business finances? Find out if you’ve delegated too much and how to reclaim power. Learn the crucial difference between delegation and abdication. Don’t stay in the dark – take charge for your business’s success!

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There Is No Tax Time: A New Approach to Business Taxes

What if I told you that ‘Tax Time’ doesn’t exist? Discover a new perspective on taxes with my latest blog – join me as I share practical insights and tips to navigate tax considerations year-round. Explore strategies to leverage legal tax havens and turn taxes into a valuable strategy for your business. Say hello to a stress-free tax experience and unlock new possibilities for your business.

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The Financial Reports Your Accountant Won’t Discuss

Discover why understanding your business’s financial data is easier than you think, with expert guidance from Liz. Get comfy with essential reports and gain confidence in reviewing your finances. It’s time to shine a light on the numbers and take control of your business’s financial health.

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Is The Thing Stopping You Going Big … You?

Feel ready to go big (or go home) in your business, yet you feel as though something is holding you back? That ‘something’ could be a lot closer to home – and a lot easier to resolve – than you think.

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Take Back Control: 3 Easy Steps for Managing Business Finances in 2024

3 remarkably simple yet effective strategies to regain control of your business finances in 2024. From separating personal and business expenses to adopting a lifetime tax planning mindset, these subtle tweaks can transform your financial trajectory. Unlock the power of dedicated contemplation time to envision the future of your business.

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7 Ways Business Owners Lose Financial Power (And How to Take It Back)

In this article, I explore seven key strategies to reclaim control over your business finances. From navigating tricky family dynamics to transforming your relationship with your accountant, I uncover subtle power shifts holding you back. Learn to overcome invoicing challenges, tackle scope creep, and embrace efficient systems for lasting prosperity. Let’s turn overwhelm into clarity together. Your empowered financial future awaits!

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How to Organize Your Financial Data for Business Success

How to FINALLY Get Your Financial House In Order! The biggest aspect of financial empowerment my business…

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Is Your Accountant Holding You Back?

Could your accountant be stifling your growth, rather than supporting it?

Sometimes through no fault of their own (or sometimes they simply drop the ball, it’s not an industry immune to bad service) accountants can have their business clients left feeling high and dry.
I have two clients’ stories I’d love to share that really illustrate why it’s critical that entrepreneurs take back their financial power. Especially when external experts – including accountants – can have such a profound impact on whether we make it, or break it

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What’s Your Marketing REALLY Costing You?

Running your own show is perhaps the fastest way to find out what you’re NOT good at,…

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How to Reclaim Your Finances From External Experts

Do you sometimes feel as though your business is no longer your own? Ever get the feeling…

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What Writing a Book Taught Me About Getting Out of My Own Way

I had one of those quantum leap experiences in my business recently. You know, where a lot ‘lands’ in what feels like a messy smack in the head?

But once I finished reeling from the impact, I gained this level of clarity and insight that I couldn’t wait to share with you.

The vehicle for this huge insight?

‌Smashing out my book in a week.

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What ChatGPT (Re)Taught Me About Balance Sheets & The Dangers of Automation in Business

What ChatGPT (Re)Taught Me About Balance Sheets & The Dangers of Automation in Business

If you’re the sort of person who keeps tech at arms length (which I totally understand) you…

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Does tax time have you feeling like you're tied up in knots?

Overcoming Tax Time Anxiety: Tips for Better Financial Clarity

As we inch our way towards June 30, are you starting to see the inevitable wave of ‘tax-time tips’ coming your way? And rather than making you feel organised and on your game, those all-too-familiar feelings of anxiety and inadequacy have you tying yourself in knots?

You’re not alone.

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Is your bookkeeper overdue for an upgrade?

Is Your Bookkeeper Holding Your Business Back? Time for an Upgrade?

Experiencing growing pains right now in your business? It could be your bookkeeper holding you back (Disclaimer: this article is NOT about sacking anyone! Find out more)

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Master Financial Joy: 7 Laws to Transform Your Business Finances

Do you ever feel like the bigger your business gets, the more complicated things become? (You know, that whole thing you specifically set out to NOT let happen?)

How do you simplify and clarify as you grow, so you can lean into each exciting leap forward?

Let me introduce you to my 7 Laws of Financial Joy.

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Unlocking Financial Success: The Mindset Your Accountant Won’t Discuss

I’ve been in the ‘business of numbers’ since 1984, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 1990. 15 years into my career, I started to get a sneaking suspicion that something was missing. 

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Demystifying Tax Deductions: Your Guide to Business Expenses

Today we’re going to be talking about tax deductions. Is something tax deductible, or is it not?
There is so much conjecture around this. We’ve got to understand that. In fact, the tax legislation is simple. BUT it has complex carve outs.

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Getting Ready for Your Tax Accountant: Tips and Tricks

When getting ready to pass your information on the accountant for preparation of tax returns, you can…

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Why Accounting is Broken: A Better Approach to Business Finances

Accounting can be many other things. It’s about collaboration between the numbers and your mindset about your…

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Profits Come from Curiosity: How Exploring Your Numbers Can Grow Your Business

Many business owners avoid their numbers and leave them up to someone else. When you do look…

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Mastering Cashflow Management for Sustainable Business Growth

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Understanding Gross Profit Margins for Your Business

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Unleashing the Power of Your Chart of Accounts

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How to Develop Curiosity in Your Business Finances and Uncover Hidden Errors

To make more money, find out more about how to read your Profit and Loss Statement and…

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Protect Your Business: Understanding “Cooking the Books”

Are you a business owner that isn’t really sure about bookkeeping? Well you certainly are not alone….

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Letting Go of Judgement: Improving Your Business Success

To better understand our business we need to get our numbers and Judge them – we label,…

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Creating Synergy in Your Business to Achieve More

Business is so much better when you get two or more heads together to curiously explore. That’s…

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Ensuring Accuracy of Your Financial Statements

I’ve found that time and time again, business owners who don’t necessarily feel in control of their…

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Key Performance Metrics: Understanding What Matters in Your Business

The success of business is not measured by sales or turnover. It is measured by Profit. Sometimes…

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Overcoming Accounting Anxiety: Understanding Your Business Numbers

Are you one of the many business owners that is a bit scared of your Accountant, Bookkeeper,…

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Maximizing Your Business Profits Through Accountability in Financial Information

For small business owners, understanding who’s accountable for what tasks and outcomes in producing timely and accurate…

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Demystifying GST for Business Owners: A Comprehensive Guide

GST is a confusing subject for many business owners. Every business is unique so the rules must…

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Is DIY Bookkeeping Worth It? Evaluating the Opportunity Cost for Small Business Owners

There are many areas of business that are tempting to do your self. Consider the opportunity cost…

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