In this episode of the ESS BizTools podcast, host Peter Towers, Managing Director of ESS BizTools, is joined by Trevor Marchant, Managing Director of Marchant Dallas. They discuss crucial financial management and advisory strategies for small businesses and entrepreneurs, particularly emphasising the need for thorough fiscal preparation before starting a business. The conversation highlights the often-overlooked aspects of business planning such as realistic budgeting, understanding supplier terms, and the importance of cash flow management. They also delve into the broader role of accountants and bookkeepers as essential advisors beyond tax and compliance, stressing their importance in preparing entrepreneurs for the hurdles of business management. This episode serves as a valuable resource for professionals in the accounting and bookkeeping fields, offering insights into how they can better serve their clients and potentially reduce business failure rates by providing comprehensive financial advice from the outset.

Featuring Trevor Marchant of Marchant Dallas, this podcast discusses the latest article produced by The Boss Factor Library.

The '2024 NAB Accounting and Financial Planning Report' revealed that 85% of surveyed Accounting Firms are “offering business strategy”, emphasising the growing importance of Advisory Services in the Accounting Industry.

While the report highlights the significant role of ‘Advisory Services’, it prompts a crucial question: Is your Accountancy/Bookkeeping Firm prepared to ‘DELIVER BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES IN 2024’?

Peter Towers, Managing Director of ESS BIZTOOLS and Jordan Lowry, Managing Director of Blackstone Business Group discuss HR and business issues facing small businesses in 2024.

This podcast episode recaps Issue 357 of Accountants Minute, the fifth segment of the discussion with Andrew Geddes about important issues currently facing the Accounting industry.

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When Andrew Geddes speaks, smart accountants listen – they’d be crazy not to!

This podcast episode recaps issue 351 of Accountants Minute, where we highlight our recent interview with Andrew Geddes, a co-founder of the FMRC and former Chair of Greencross Pty Ltd. Andrew issued a timely warning to accountancy firms that they need to diversify and to do it now. This episode also provides the why and the how of this particular warning.

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