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The Business of Bookkeeping — 103 episodes
Shining the spotlight on Pinch Payments
Look who just joined the team!
When you run a small suite of businesses
Does the mix of a young family and a new business bring renewed life balance?
How a career in the Army set the scene for this business
Buying a First Class franchise really got this business going
How it can work when you buy an established business
How working in a different time-zone can help your business
"When I'm uncomfortable, I know I'm on the right track"
A new Mum in a new country with a new business
"I'm the Help Desk for my staff"
How losing a big client can help you gain clarity
How new technology is impacting this business
Ten years in and new options are on the table
When it's time to control your own destiny
The first couple of years
How to make 2025 your best year yet
When the joy is in helping
"I like messy clean ups"
Modelling a new way of working
How to 'turn off' while still supporting your clients
Less clients, but with greater turnover
Don't get too busy before you bring on support
The importance of face-to-face when business shifts to remote
A strong desire to get things moving
Why small can be beautiful
How Elisa brings years of experience to franchisee support
How positive self-talk can help get you through the early days
Doing due diligence
Why following a familiar footpath made so much sense
Shining the spotlight on the Australian Bookkeepers Network
How Jackie narrowly avoided burnout and the lessons she's learned
Shining the spotlight on MYOB
The marketing plans work!
Knowing where you're going and how to get there
Realising that people want to meet you
Knowing what to do when you need to grow
Allowing time for trust to build
Getting set for success
"Just doing a good job"
Your business, your way.
Nurturing faith in yourself
Designing the work life you really want
The delightful process of organic growth
Our 2021 Franchisee Of The Year shares her story
How teamwork and discipline helps success
The support that new franchisees need
The value of creating a growth mindset
Building a professional image
Why and how to be frank
Be in business for yourself, not by yourself
Lessons learned over a decade
When the love of banter drives the model
Turning a dislike of networking into a love
Handling a barrage from day one
How a change in circumstance became the trigger
Beat boredom. Get bookkeeping!
Building resilience one day at a time
Reinforcing relationships in challenging times
Handling the extremes of business
When your plans change dramatically
Starting up in the midst of COVID-19
Keeping the community together
Living and working in lockdown
Designing a 3 hour work day
A passion to solve riddles
Specialising doesn't suit everyone
When the family juggle became too much
"It was like walking into a family"
Taking time to make the right decision
Shining the spotlight on HR Central
Getting back to who he wanted to be
When it feels like your 'patch' is Australia
Shining the spotlight on Practice Protect
A key role in the community
Go it alone or join the franchise?
Training clients to work your way
Shining the spotlight on Practice Ignition
This globetrotting pair finally lay down roots
When fear gives way to excitement
Following the system saved the day
Felicity settles into her groove
Fulfilling a lifetime dream
Why Gary Jones likes following the system
Shining the spotlight on Calxa
How business has helped Sue settle
Doing your 'due diligence'
Shining the spotlight on Service M8
Leaning on the community
Variety is the spice of life
Franchise or go it alone?
Keeping your eye on the prize
The National Office perspective
The freedom to live and work as you choose
Embracing change when it comes thick and fast
Finding the value in your work
Why Rosemary never gets bored
It's been a rewarding 12 year journey
From the financial management of a nation to small business
Going for growth while balancing work-life
Transitioning from personal fitness to business fitness
Knowing you're needed is a good place to start
Taking work on the road