Category: Small Business Tips

  • From Dream to Disaster: 5 Steps That Save Startups

    From Dream to Disaster: 5 Steps That Save Startups

    Thinking About Starting a Business? Read This First. Starting a business can feel like the ultimate dream: freedom, flexibility, and doing things your way. But here’s the reality. Around 14% of businesses in Australia shut down every year, often due to a lack of planning, unclear direction, or just diving in without the right support.…

  • The Tax Planning Wake-Up Call Every Business Owner Needs

    The Tax Planning Wake-Up Call Every Business Owner Needs

    It’s May. That means the end of the financial year (EOFY) is coming fast. If you’re a business owner or individual with income on the books, it’s time to ask yourself: Are you prepared… or about to hand the ATO a bigger cheque than necessary? At NGR Accounting, May and June are the “power months”…

  • Networking Without the Awkwardness: How to Build Your Business Through Better Connections

    Networking Without the Awkwardness: How to Build Your Business Through Better Connections

    When most people hear the word networking, they either roll their eyes or break out in a cold sweat.But here’s the truth: If you want to grow your business, you NEED to network. The good news?Networking doesn’t have to be awkward, pushy, or salesy.You’re probably already doing it — you need a little structure to…

  • The Business Matrix: Will you take the Red Pill?

    The Business Matrix: Will you take the Red Pill?

    The Red Pill or the Blue Pill? The Truth About Your Business Finances In The Matrix, Morpheus gives Neo a choice: 🔵 Take the blue pill—stay comfortable, ignore reality, and believe whatever you want to believe.🔴 Take the red pill—face the truth, no matter how uncomfortable, and gain the power to change your reality. What…

  • Escaping the Survival Trap: How to Build a Business That Gives You Freedom

    Escaping the Survival Trap: How to Build a Business That Gives You Freedom

    This week, I’m recording from Bali, celebrating my 10-year wedding anniversary. Sitting here by the pool, I’ve been reflecting on what it means to build a business that works for you—not one that traps you. Are You Running a Business or Just Earning a Wage? For years, I ran my business transactionally—money came in, bills…

  • What Would You Do with an Extra $100K in Profit This Year?

    What Would You Do with an Extra $100K in Profit This Year?

    Imagine waking up tomorrow with an extra $100,000 in profit sitting in your bank account. Would you expand your business? Finally take that dream holiday? Build long-term wealth? Or just breathe easier knowing you’re financially secure? Most business owners assume that kind of money is out of reach. But here’s the reality: The money is…

  • From Surviving to Thriving – How Mick Transformed His Business and Life

    From Surviving to Thriving – How Mick Transformed His Business and Life

    Running a business isn’t just about working hard—it’s about working smart. Mick from Wills Stonemasonry was no stranger to long hours, endless invoicing, and the constant stress of cash flow uncertainty. But despite being fully booked and bringing in good revenue, something wasn’t adding up. You bring in money—but at the end of the month,…

  • The 3 Skills That Will Make You an Unstoppable Business Owner

    The 3 Skills That Will Make You an Unstoppable Business Owner

    As a business owner, you’re constantly working hard, but are you truly making progress? Many entrepreneurs grind day in and day out yet struggle to see real profit. The truth is, success isn’t just about working harder—it’s about mastering the right skills that will drive your business forward. In this post, we’ll explore the three…

  • The Profit-First Mindset: From Self-Sabotage to Abundant Mindset

    The Profit-First Mindset: From Self-Sabotage to Abundant Mindset

    If you’ve ever felt like no matter how hard you work, your business just isn’t as profitable as it should be, you’re not alone. So many business owners pour their energy into growing revenue, yet they still struggle with cash flow, debt, and uncertainty. And the truth is—it’s not because they aren’t working hard enough.…

  • The Hidden Costs Stealing Your Profit—And How to Take Back Control

    The Hidden Costs Stealing Your Profit—And How to Take Back Control

    Running a business is no easy feat. You work hard to bring in revenue, but somehow, your profit always feels out of reach. Sound familiar? The truth is, invisible costs might be silently draining your business’s profitability—but the good news is, you can do something about it. In this blog, we’re uncovering the hidden costs…

  • Understanding your Financial Position

    Understanding your Financial Position

    Running a small business is no small feat. You pour your time, energy, and heart into your work, yet financial clarity often feels like a distant dream. Many business owners find themselves asking the same questions: Where does all the money go? Why am I struggling to pay myself? How can I stop living invoice…

  • Overcoming Financial Fear: The First Step to Control

    Overcoming Financial Fear: The First Step to Control

    In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into one of the biggest challenges business owners face: financial fear. Whether you’re the carefree spender living the “champagne lifestyle on a beer budget” or the cautious saver hoarding every dollar, this one’s for you. We’re unpacking why financial fear is so common, how it holds us back, and—most…