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Workshop
Four levers, one bottom line
Tom’s practical framework for improving profit during a downturn, presented to a room of business owners.
Free seminar
Think Like a CFO and Grow
A free session at the Geelong Small Business Festival on what real financial leadership looks like, and how it drives growth.
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Succession planning and business value, with Harwood Andrews
A session for founders and directors on building stronger, more valuable businesses through structure, strategy and planning ahead.
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Why profitable businesses still run out of cash
Your accountant says you made a solid profit last year. Your bank account says otherwise. You're chasing invoices, juggling suppliers and wondering...
Hospitality wages as a percentage of revenue: a guide
You had a big Saturday. The room was full and the kitchen never stopped. Then the week's numbers land and there's barely anything left. In most...
Geelong business cash flow: plan now for summer
October in Geelong feels busy. Jobs are booked, the waterfront is filling up again and the phone keeps ringing. Then February arrives, the bank...
How to prepare your financials for a business loan
You've found the right equipment, the second site or the business you want to buy. Now the bank wants your numbers, and you're not sure they'll...
How much to set aside for BAS each month
The quarter was busy. Invoices went out, money came in, and the bank balance looked healthy. Then the BAS lands, and a big chunk of that balance was...
When do you need a virtual CFO? 7 signs it’s time
Sales are up. The team is bigger. Yet the bank balance still makes you nervous, and you're not sure which jobs or products actually make money. You...
How to improve profit margins in a small business
Sales are up on last year. The team is flat out. But when you look at the bank account, there isn't much more profit to show for it. If that sounds...
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