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Mud Is Money: A Farming Lesson for Business Owners

If something in your business feels messy, slow, or uncomfortable right now, pause before you try to fix it. Ask instead – Is this mud… or is it money? Sometimes […]

Easy as riding a bike – are you a dynamic balancer?

The Quick Win: This week, pick one area of your business that feels slightly wobbly (not broken – just off balance). Don’t fix everything. Simply adjust one small thing – […]

Boundaries that build trust – Preventing scope creep

Do you get derailed in meetings and end up agreeing with things you didn’t see coming?  Try this! Set an agenda for the meeting or conversation. Note one inclusion boundary […]

Navigating peak periods

What happens during your busiest times of the year?  Try this! Block two buffer afternoons in your busiest fortnight – mark “no meetings”; and reserve for those catch-up and urgent […]

Faulty feedback - or is it

It’s easy to let one or two negative comments overshadow a mountain of positive feedback. Whether you’re presenting work, delivering a service, or sharing ideas, that single critical remark can […]

mastering Debtor Management

Unlock the essentials of effective debtor management—where strategic bookkeeping meets financial stability. Experienced bookkeeper and Smart Books® founder, Leaine Jones, walks you through effective debtor management. Leaine is joined by […]

Best Practice Bookkeeping

What does ‘Best Practice’ really mean when it comes to bookkeeping—and how do you make it part of your everyday work? Whether you’re an aspiring or experienced bookkeeper, this session […]

Know your own numbers

Recently we had an invigorating discussion on reviewing our own businesses. It highlighted a lack of drill down into direct costs and net profit by a number of bookkeepers for […]

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