Your Bookkeeping Matters

Welcome to my 50th episode! I’m so grateful to all of you for putting me in your ears every week and giving me the opportunity to share my short and snackable episodes about all of your bookkeeping matters. This brings me to today’s episode on which metrics you should be measuring in your business to achieve sustainable success. There are so many different metrics you can use to measure how your b...

As we come to the end of the financial year in Australia, it’s crucial for businesses to be across the various tasks involved when it comes to reporting their numbers. Today, we’ll be exploring the fundamentals of Single Touch Payroll, and why it is essential for business owners to understand how it works.  In the past, group certificates or payment summaries provided a breakdown of income and wer...

Are your stress levels starting to creep up as we approach 30th June? It’s so common to see small business owners starting to feel waves of stress and overwhelm when it comes to their bookkeeping as we approach the end of the financial year – especially if you have been DIYing your own books. If this is you, listen in to this episode where I give you my top tips for stressing less this end of fina...

Are you planning on registering for GST for the new financial year or already have and you’re wondering how to approach repricing your offers, products and services? It can feel daunting but don't worry, I've got you covered in this episode. We’re going to explore the strategies I tell my clients for repricing so that you have everything covered, your clients aren’t upset you’ve raised y...

Welcome back after a very short break!  I’m thrilled to be back in your ears and bringing you more of what you asked for. From my Numbers List , you all let me know that you want to hear more about Ecommerce - which I absolutely love talking about! Now is the perfect time as we approach the start of a new financial year to analyse, evaluate and maybe start fresh with a new bookkeeper.  E-commerce...

As we wrap up Season 2 of the podcast today, I’m extremely grateful as I look back over the first two seasons of the show, and thankful that you allowed me to pop into your ears each week. As I take a quick break from recording and go into planning mode for Season 3, I encourage you to keep charging forward in your business and find new ways to tap into that big growth energy.  One theme that seem...

While social media can be a wonderful tool for marketing your business, it's important to recognise that it's only one piece of the puzzle. To create a comprehensive marketing strategy, it's important to consider a variety of channels and tactics, including email marketing, content marketing, and paid advertising. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Marissa Batty, from The Savvy S...

Have you hit a rough patch and found yourself in the red? This is the episode to help get you back on track! We'll be going through practical tips to help you turn your finances around and get back on track. We’ll look at how to revive your small business finances by simplifying, focusing on increasing revenue through easy steps, understanding your financial situation, seeking professional he...

As a business owner, increasing revenue is always a top priority. Whether you're just starting out or have been running your business for a while, finding effective strategies to boost your revenue is crucial for sustained success.  In this short and snackable episode, we’ll explore five practical and actionable strategies that can help you increase your business revenue. From setting clear g...

Is your business growing, but you’re unsure what you should be doing with your numbers? Don’t worry - this episode has your back. Let's talk budgeting for bookkeeping and how much you should invest at each stage of your business. In this jam-packed episode, I take you through each of the stages of a business - planning, launch, growth and scaling - and exactly how much money you can expect to...

If you’re like many business owners who hear the acronym ‘SEO’ thrown around but you’d like to know more about what it is and why it’s so important, SEO specialist Karlie Plowman joins me today to answer your burning questions. Having just celebrated her 10th anniversary in business, Karlie Plowman is a small business website designer, SEO specialist and business mentor who knows her stuff. Karlie...

Managing your cash flow as a small business owner is essential to your business growth. Even if your business appears to be doing well with plenty of clients on your books, a steady influx of sales and money coming in, poor cash flow management can make it really hard to succeed in the long run. If cash flow is the reason your business isn’t growing, this episode will help you uncover some of the...

Have you ever felt frustrated and overwhelmed when it comes to managing your business finances and cash flow? Maybe you're just not confident in your bookkeeping skills or you don't know where to start. Well, have no fear! In this episode, we're talking with Belinda Hindmarsh about how my online course, Bookkeeping Matters Blueprint (formerly known as Power In Numbers) can help you...

Keeping accurate records is essential for your business. Without proper records, businesses will find themselves facing problem after problem and can even lead to legal issues. In this episode, we'll dive into what can happen when you don't keep accurate records in your business. The first thing we’ll look at is how inaccurate bookkeeping records can lead to financial issues. When you&ap...

As a small business owner, you know that keeping track of finances is absolutely essential for the success of your business and one of the best ways to ensure that your finances are in good hands is by hiring a bookkeeper. In this episode, I’m taking you through what you need to know when choosing and hiring a bookkeeper. Firstly, congratulations on making the decision to outsource and hire a book...

I’m really excited today to chat about one of my absolutely favourite non-numbers topics - mindset. Your mindset is crucial in how you take care of your finances, your business and your growth so I wanted to invite my dear friend Danni Vee to share her wealth of knowledge, experience and advice. Danni has worked with thousands of women through her roles in education, mentoring, and coaching, in ad...

We know that starting and running a small business is such a rewarding experience where every day is a new opportunity to learn and grow. But, there are often times we become confused with our figures and lost in our bank accounts, so I’m here to help you understand your profit and how to manage it correctly. Do you have profit strategies set up in your business? These are the systems, processes a...

Do you find yourself getting stumped by your finances? Or worried that you’re not planning for the future with confidence?  This is a really important episode to help you look at your finances and see if you’re making some very common financial mistakes. I know it’s inevitable that we’ll make mistakes, especially when you’re new to running your own business and they’re often a great way to learn,...

Today I have the amazing Melissa Smith from Side Hustle Accounting with me to discuss all of the ins and outs of scaling your tax planning for your growing business. I've known and worked with Mel for years and her knowledge of the tax system is second to none because she's been an accountant for more than 20 years. Mel left a traditional tax accounting firm to run her own practice, Side...

I’m so excited to be bringing you this listener request sharing our absolute favourite productivity tools we use here at Accounted For You. I know there are endless programs and software out there for you to navigate and try to implement in your business so I want to let you in on the ones I find are especially helpful and productive and save us an enormous amount of time and admin work. I’ll take...

Today I’m talking with one of my favourite people in the world - Naomi Rohr from Avarcas Australia. Naomi was the very first client I ever had in my bookkeeping practice, Accounted For You and I’m absolutely thrilled to have her on today to discuss how she has built her eCommerce business to not just be profitable but to thrive.  Naomi founded Avarcas Australia as a side hustle to sell beautiful,...

This season we’re focused on growth and levelling up, which is why this episode is all about what you need to know when you hire your first employee. The huge topic of payroll is something I love talking about, as it’s not a simple or straightforward process anymore. There is so much to do, and it’s a really important area to be all over. First up, we run through what you need to have in place bef...

In this episode, we're chatting with the lovely Hayleigh Watson from Hali Helper about something that’s absolutely key to growing a business - getting out of our way and outsourcing. We frequently get stuck in the day-to-day doing and we end up being our own worst enemies when we’re trying to improve and grow. Hayleigh is the owner of her own Virtual Assistant (VA) Agency Hali Helper. Hali He...

In today’s episode, we explore whether you’re wasting money on the wrong accounting software.  I give you insight and tips to check if what you’re using is the right software for you. I know there are spreadsheet users out there, but to grow your business, accounting software is non-negotiable. My personal advice is to use software from the start. If you’re already on accounting software and feeli...

Have you considered coaching but have no idea where to start? Perhaps you’re not sure if it’s the right time, or you don’t know what you should look for in a coach. If you’re driven and passionate about your business but stuck in a place of unknown or overwhelm, this is the episode for you! My guest for this episode is Emma McQueen, a Melbourne-based Executive Leadership and Business Coach, who ha...