John Peterson connects with Jillian Michaels, celebrated fitness entrepreneur and media personality, for an inspiring deep dive into her evolution from personal trainer to powerhouse business owner. I...

The accounting and small business landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by artificial intelligence. As client expectations evolve and regulatory complexities increase, AI offers ...

 "We just won a $400K government contract!" Mark announced proudly during our meeting. As a Melbourne accounting firm owner already operating at 92% capacity, he was excited about the growth. Three mo...

"They're just words on our website," admitted David, a Brisbane accounting firm owner generating $840K annually. "Our Mission, Vision, and Values sound good, but they don't drive any actual decisions....

"I've been stuck at $1.2M revenue for three years now," Sarah confided during our first meeting. As the owner of a Melbourne accounting firm, she couldn't understand why her practice had plateaued des...

When Michael, a CPA with 20 years' experience, asked me why his firm was struggling while his neighbor’s lawn care business was thriving, he highlighted a core paradox: financial literacy alone doesn’...

The Gold-Silver-Bronze (GSB) Strategy is a straightforward yet powerful approach to standardising service offerings, easing client decision-making, and improving revenue. By simplifying complex, custo...

Hiring for experience rather than cultural fit often backfires. For example, Mark, an accounting firm owner, discovered this lesson the hard way: despite paying a premium for an experienced hire, team...

Productivity often feels elusive in busy environments, but structured routines make all the difference. Imagine a Sydney-based accounting firm partner, Michael, whose team completed 40% more work usin...

Picture this: Jane, a Melbourne accountant, was billing 2,800 hours annually, making great money but missing her kids' school events and working every weekend. "I'm stuck doing everything," she told m...

"I'd love to document our processes and train the team properly, but I just don't have the time right now."

I hear this almost daily from Australian business owners, and I understand the sentiment de...

"Revenue is vanity, profit is sanity, but cash is reality."

Last month, I sat across from James, a Sydney business owner who was devastated. His construction company had just collapsed despite showin...