Business Unboxed

Another year of Business unboxed complete! 2024 was a year full of trying to recover from burn out, figure out what is right for me and get myself into a better position for my future, and so with all that came some lessons I had to learn or remember the importance of and that's exactly what I talk about in this episode (the final of 2024). If you enjoy listening please follow or subscribe as we h...

This is the second last episode of the 2024 season of the Business Unboxed podcast! With just one episode to go, I wanted to touch on the topic of goal setting for this episode. Remembering there are a few steps in the process 1. Why goal setting is important 2. To look back and review before looking forward 3. SMART Goals 4. KPIs 5. Tracking I hope you have enjoyed this episode, and know that som...

Starting a business comes with plenty of challenges - but what if you could sidestep some of the biggest mistakes before they happen? In this episode of Business Unboxed, we're unpacking the most common pitfalls that trip up new entrepreneurs, from cashflow woes to overextending yourself and exploring practical strategies to stay on track. Listen to learn how to navigate the entrepreneurial journe...

Welcome back to another episode of the business unboxed podcast! If you don't know we now have video podcasting!! Yay!! So if you would prefer to watch your favourite business podcast instead of just listening to it, then head over to YouTube and find business unboxed podcast over there You can also email the show if you have any questions or suggestions at businessunboxednz@gmail.com Hope you enj...

Hello and welcome back to another episode of business unboxed In this episode we cover the 11 steps to creating a successful business, these include business plan, marketing, branding, financial planning etc Also it would really help if you could fill in the survey using the link below so we know how we can improve the podcast for you going forward! https://c81i5k26yhq.typeform.com/to/qmK4L7v0 Tha...

Whether you're a small start up or a business with 50 employees, every business should have an accountant. They are still often thought of as bean counters, but it's been a long time since that's all accountants were good for. These days accountants are more like business partners, than bean counters and so knowing how they can help you and how to find the right one for your business i...

Welcome to another episode of business unboxed! This episode covers dashboards! ​What are they ​What do you use them for ​How to create a dashboard ​Common mistakes I hope that you enjoy this episode and please feel free to give me feedback through Spotify!

Starting a new business is hard and I wish more people knew, so I decided to record this episode about 5 things that I learnt when I started a business.

We are now halfway through 2024, so this episode discusses some things you should include in a mid-year business review. These can be applied any time you wish to complete a business review, which most often will be either at the start, end, halfway or each quarter of your financial year. These include 1. Preparation 2. Review Performance 3. Evaluate Goals 4. Identify Opportunities & Challenge...

Billions of $$ each year get taken from businesses through fraud, this episode is to shed some light on some internal controls you can implement to help reduce the risk of internal fraud happening in your business.

Are you planning on starting a business soon? Then I recommend you listen to this episode of the Business Unboxed Podcast to learn about some misconceptions you may believe in that are not quite true when it comes to starting a business.

Part 3 of 3. In this Business Risk episode, I discuss how to manage or mitigate some of the common risks in business. Some of which are financial, reputational and cyber. Hope you enjoy it, thanks for listening!

Part 2 of 3. In this Business Risk episode I discuss how to create a risk register, the risk assessment matrix or RAM, which we use to measure risk likelihood and impact and the most common types of risks. Hope you enjoyed it, thanks for listening!

Part 1 of 3, for this new Business Risk series on the Business Unboxed Podcast. We cover what risk is, when you need to review and analyse risk. How to go through a SWOT or PESTEL analysis, so you can start pulling together your risk register for your business to be better prepared for what might come your way in business and have plans in place to help handle these. Thanks for listening!

This episode explores some different areas of Finance and Accounting and whether or not I believe AI will fully take them over or just aid Finance and Accounting teams. We have seen a huge increase in the use of AI over the past 10 years and so looking 10-20 years in the future what will the Finance and Accounting side of Business look like? Listen to hear my take on it!

In this episode of Business Unboxed, we finish our three-part series on Business Budgeting. Part three covers Forecasting, Sensitivity Analysis, Reporting and Dashboards, which are all covered from a high level. If you wish to learn more about any of these topics let me know and I can plan to do a full episode, otherwise, there should be plenty of resources online on YouTube or google that can sho...

This is a follow on episode from the Introduction to Business Budgeting pt 1 , so if you havent listened to that one first I suggest you go and listen to that then come back and listen to this one, where we go more indepth to the different types of budgets, what the advantages and disadvantages are and when you might use them.

This is part one of a three-part series on how you can master your business budgeting. This episode is an introduction to business budgeting which covers, the importance of creating a budget and how budgets aren't just this annual financial task but that they form part of your business performance strategy and are important if you want your business to succeed. We also cover internal and exter...

Welcome to another episode of Business Unboxed. This episode discusses the different options of what a 4-day work week could look like, whether or not the results of the 4-day work week are positive, and whether or not I think the 4-day work week is something you should be prepared to see in the future as the new standard working week and everyone can ditch the 5 day, 40-hour standard week. I hope...

In this episode of Business Unboxed, we delve into the world of integrated reporting, a strategic approach that goes beyond traditional financial reporting to provide a comprehensive view of an organization's value-creation process. Join us as we unravel the concept of integrated reporting and explore the six capitals that play a pivotal role in this framework. These capitals, namely financial...

Today, I wanted to cover the very important topic of bottlenecks! Something that almost every business owner will be dealing with. In this episode, I cover what a bottleneck is, why we need to keep an eye out for them, and how we can go about fixing them. No one wants their team to deal with unnecessary stress or fall behind and start not meeting deadlines, if you want to help your team; get the n...

Welcome back to the podcast! This is the first episode of 2024 and from the new podcast Business Unboxed. Whether you want to improve efficiency, find a problem in your business, or want to better understand what is going on... process flows are for you! They are a great way to visualise what is happening in a certain process, helping you change and make better decisions to help your business succ...

In this episode, we provide essential insights into the world of invoicing and debt collection, focusing on optimizing your cash flow and ensuring timely payments. Before onboarding new customers, we emphasize the importance of conducting background checks and contacting reference companies to establish their credibility. Our discussion revolves around creating clear and concise invoices, includin...

Embarking on the entrepreneurial path? Join us in this episode as we unveil the ten vital things you must know when starting a business. From market research and financial management to legal requirements and marketing strategies, we've got you covered. We discuss the importance of a business plan, securing funding, building customer relationships, and fostering a strong team. Stay ahead of th...

In this episode, we cover 15 accounting terms like Assets, Liabilities, Balance Sheet, etc, and what they mean. These have been taken from the Harvard business school website if you prefer or need to read these terms they are easy for you to find in one place while we work on getting our website up and running. Link below: https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/finance-for-non-finance-professionals-fina...