# Taged Articles: business plan [ 16th Jun, 2026![Shrinkage and Budgeting: Protecting SME Cash Flow](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2026/am458banner.jpg) Shrinkage and Budgeting: Protecting SME Cash Flow Accountants Minute 457 One of the greatest opportunities for accounting firms, bookkeepers and business advisors is helping SME clients improve cash flow by identifying hidden profit leaks and implementing effective financ… - Tags: [Accountants](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Accountants) | [accountants for SMEs](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/accountants%20for%20SMEs) | [Accountants Minute](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Accountants%20Minute) | [advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/advisory%20services) | [Bookkeepers](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Bookkeepers) | [Budgets](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets) | [Business Advisors](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Advisors) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [business improvement](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20improvement) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Chief Financial Officer Services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Chief%20Financial%20Officer%20Services) | [Chief Financial Officers](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Chief%20Financial%20Officers) | [Key Drivers](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Key%20Drivers) | [Key Strategic Partner](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Key%20Strategic%20Partner) | [Shrinkage Monitoring](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Shrinkage%20Monitoring) | [Virtual CFO](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Virtual%20CFO) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/shrinkage-and-budgeting-protecting-sme-cash-flow) [ 11th Dec, 2025![Lead SMEs Through the Innovation Journey: Final Part](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2025/am438banner.jpg) Lead SMEs Through the Innovation Journey: Final Part Accountants Minute 438 What if your clients could access the financial leadership of a seasoned CFO — without hiring one full-time? What if you could deliver it… confidently, profitably, and with systems already built f… - Tags: [Accountants](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Accountants) | [accountants for SMEs](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/accountants%20for%20SMEs) | [Accountants Minute](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Accountants%20Minute) | [advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/advisory%20services) | [Benchmarking](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Benchmarking) | [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [Business Advisors](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Advisors) | [business improvement](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20improvement) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Chief Financial Officer Services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Chief%20Financial%20Officer%20Services) | [Financial Forecasting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Financial%20Forecasting) | [innovation](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/innovation) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [Tax Fitness](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Tax%20Fitness) | [The BOSS Factor](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/The%20BOSS%20Factor) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/lead-smes-through-the-innovation-journey-final-part) [ 9th Dec, 2025![Lead SMEs Through the Innovation Journey: Part 3](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2025/am437banner.jpg) Lead SMEs Through the Innovation Journey: Part 3 Accountants Minute 437 Where Innovation Meets Investment — And Accountants Become the Essential Link What if your client’s brilliant idea is ready to take off…but their bank account isn’t? This is the crossroads every in… - Tags: [Accountants](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Accountants) | [accountants for SMEs](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/accountants%20for%20SMEs) | [Accountants Minute](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Accountants%20Minute) | [advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/advisory%20services) | [Benchmarking](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Benchmarking) | [Bookkeepers](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Bookkeepers) | [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [Business Advisors](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Advisors) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Capital Raising](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Capital%20Raising) | [Capital Raising under Section 708 of Corporations Act](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Capital%20Raising%20under%20Section%20708%20of%20Corporations%20Act) | [Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [Crowd Sourced Funding](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Crowd%20Sourced%20Funding) | [Early Stage Innovation Companies](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Early%20Stage%20Innovation%20Companies) | [ESIC](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/ESIC) | [Financial Forecasting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Financial%20Forecasting) | [industry growth program](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/industry%20growth%20program) | [innovation](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/innovation) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [Profit and Loss](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Profit%20and%20Loss) | [R&D](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/R?D=) | [Selling Advisory Services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Selling%20Advisory%20Services) | [Ssection 708 of Corporations Act](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Ssection%20708%20of%20Corporations%20Act) | [Tax Fitness](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Tax%20Fitness) | [The BOSS Factor](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/The%20BOSS%20Factor) | [Virtual CFO](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Virtual%20CFO) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/lead-smes-through-the-innovation-journey-part-3) [ 2nd Dec, 2025![Lead SMEs Through the Innovation Journey: Part 2](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2025/am436banner.jpg) Lead SMEs Through the Innovation Journey: Part 2 Accountants Minute 436 What if you could spot business problems 12 months before they happen – and guide your clients around them before they even see the danger? This is the power of Stage Five of the Innovation Journe… - Tags: [52-Week Business Enhancement System](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/52-Week%20Business%20Enhancement%20System) | [accountants for SMEs](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/accountants%20for%20SMEs) | [Accountants Minute](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Accountants%20Minute) | [advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/advisory%20services) | [Benchmarking](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Benchmarking) | [Bookkeepers](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Bookkeepers) | [Budget & Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budget?Cashflow_Forecasts=) | [Business Advisors](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Advisors) | [business growth](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20growth) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Cashflow Forecast](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Cashflow%20Forecast) | [Chief Financial Officer Services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Chief%20Financial%20Officer%20Services) | [Financial Forecasting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Financial%20Forecasting) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [Projected Balance Sheet](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Projected%20Balance%20Sheet) | [The BOSS Factor](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/The%20BOSS%20Factor) | [Virtual CFO](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Virtual%20CFO) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/lead-smes-through-the-innovation-journey-part-2) [ 11th Nov, 2025![The Road to Advisory Excellence Starts Now](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2025/am432banner.jpg) The Road to Advisory Excellence Starts Now Accountants Minute 432 The Myth That’s Holding Accountants Back from Advisory Services “It’s too difficult for accountants to break into advisory services… that market’s already saturated by firms acting as Key Strategic… - Tags: [Accountants](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Accountants) | [accountants for SMEs](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/accountants%20for%20SMEs) | [Accountants Minute](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Accountants%20Minute) | [advanced package](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/advanced%20package) | [advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/advisory%20services) | [Benchmarking](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Benchmarking) | [Bookkeepers](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Bookkeepers) | [Business Advisors](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Advisors) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [business improvement](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20improvement) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Scaling Up](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Scaling%20Up) | [Tax Fitness](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Tax%20Fitness) | [Virtual CFO](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Virtual%20CFO) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/the-road-to-advisory-excellence-starts-now) [ 5th Aug, 2025![Build Successful SMEs From The Ground Up](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2025/am418banner.jpg) Build Successful SMEs From The Ground Up Accountants Minute 418 In the world of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), success is rarely accidental. Behind every thriving business lies a deliberate, well-structured foundation – built on financial discipline, o… - Tags: [Accountants](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Accountants) | [accountants for SMEs](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/accountants%20for%20SMEs) | [Accountants Minute](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Accountants%20Minute) | [advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/advisory%20services) | [Bookkeepers](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Bookkeepers) | [Business Advisors](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Advisors) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Cashflow Forecast](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Cashflow%20Forecast) | [Debtors' Management](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Debtors'%20Management) | [Key Performance Indicators](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Key%20Performance%20Indicators) | [KPIs](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/KPIs) | [Rhythm of Meetings](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Rhythm%20of%20Meetings) | [Trusted Advisor](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Trusted%20Advisor) | [Virtual CFO](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Virtual%20CFO) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/build-successful-smes-from-the-ground-up) [ 11th Jun, 2025![Help SMEs Navigate Growth with Business Planning](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2025/am410banner.jpg) Help SMEs Navigate Growth with Business Planning `Accountants Minute 410 Every successful journey starts with a destination – and a clear roadmap to get there. For SMEs, the business plan is that map. Without it, how can business owners monitor progress, anticipate roadbl… - Tags: [advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/advisory%20services) | [Business Advisors](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Advisors) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [financial forecast](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/financial%20forecast) | [Financial Forecasting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Financial%20Forecasting) | [financial storyteller](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/financial%20storyteller) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [Virtual CFO](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Virtual%20CFO) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/help-smes-navigate-growth-with-business-planning) [ 20th May, 2025![Family Business Advisory: Your Next Growth Opportunity](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2025/am407banner.jpg) Family Business Advisory: Your Next Growth Opportunity Accountants Minute 407 Family Businesses: Big Opportunities, Big Challenges — Are You Ready to Be Their Trusted Advisor? Family businesses make up more than 70% of Australia’s 2.1M enterprises and employ around half of th… - Tags: [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [client mentoring and coaching](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/client%20mentoring%20and%20coaching) | [family business](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/family%20business) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/family-business-advisory-your-next-growth-opportunity) [ 14th May, 2025![Let's Talk Business, Not Just Tax.](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2025/am406banner.jpg) Let's Talk Business, Not Just Tax. Accountants Minute 406 For too long, many SMEs have viewed their accountants as “just the tax person.” At ESS BIZTOOLS, we set out to change that perception. When developing our product packages, we focused on helping acc… - Tags: [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [scaling up](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/scaling%20up) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/lets-talk-business-not-just-tax) [ 8th May, 2025![Scaling Up: Why Getting the Foundations Right is Critical](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2025/am405banner.jpg) Scaling Up: Why Getting the Foundations Right is Critical Accountants Minute 405 Across Australia, thousands of ambitious businesses dream of scaling up – growing from a small operation into a thriving, sustainable enterprise. But here’s the hard truth: As an accountant, bookk… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [scaling up](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/scaling%20up) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/scaling-up-why-getting-the-foundations-right-is-critical) [ 30th Apr, 2025![New to Advisory Services? We've Got You Covered.](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2025/am404banner.jpg) New to Advisory Services? We've Got You Covered. Accountants Minute 404 The small business sector is struggling – and it’s calling out for help. High interest rates, inflationary pressures, sluggish economic growth, and supply chain issues are just the tip of the iceberg… - Tags: [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/new-to-advisory-services-weve-got-you-covered) [ 23rd Apr, 2025![Business Advisory Conversations that Drive Impact](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2025/am403banner.jpg) Business Advisory Conversations that Drive Impact Accountants Minute 403 In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, accountants, bookkeepers, and business advisors are expected to be more than just tax professionals. SME clients are facing a complex landscape – fro… - Tags: [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Business Plus Newsletter](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plus%20Newsletter) | [client communication](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/client%20communication) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/business-advisory-conversations-that-drive-impact) [ 16th Apr, 2025![Business Plus+ in Action: From Insight to Implementation](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2025/am402banner.jpg) Business Plus+ in Action: From Insight to Implementation Accountants Minute 402 You already know Business Plus+ is more than a newsletter – it’s a client engagement strategy. But here’s where the real power lies: when you turn those insightful articles into meaningful, revenue-g… - Tags: [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Business Plus Newsletter](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plus%20Newsletter) | [client newsletter](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/client%20newsletter) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/business-plus-in-action-from-insight-to-implementation) [ 8th Apr, 2025![Business Plus+: Redefining SME Client Relationships](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2025/am401banner.jpg) Business Plus+: Redefining SME Client Relationships Accountants Minute 401 The landscape for accounting professionals is changing – fast. As margins on tax compliance services shrink and automation continues to disrupt traditional models, accountants, bookkeepers, and busin… - Tags: [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Business Plus Newsletter](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plus%20Newsletter) | [client communication](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/client%20communication) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/business-plus-redefining-sme-client-relationships) [ 2nd Apr, 2025![implementing Advisory Services that Make a Real Difference](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2025/am400banner.jpg) implementing Advisory Services that Make a Real Difference Accountants Minute 400 As we celebrate the 400th edition of Accountants Minute, we want to focus on one clear message: It’s time to diversify your services, step into your power as a trusted advisor, and help your clients… - Tags: [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [financial forecasting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/financial%20forecasting) | [financial storyteller](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/financial%20storyteller) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/implementing-advisory-services-that-make-a-real-difference) [ 26th Mar, 2025![Your Roadmap to Premium Advisory Services Starts Here](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2025/am399banner.jpg) Your Roadmap to Premium Advisory Services Starts Here Accountants Minute 399 Advising a growth-focused client is one of the most rewarding challenges an accounting professional can take on. It’s exciting, thought-provoking – and it stretches your firm beyond compliance into h… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/your-roadmap-to-premium-advisory-services-starts-here) [ 19th Mar, 2025![The Time Is Now: Evolve Beyond Compliance](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2025/am398banner.jpg) The Time Is Now: Evolve Beyond Compliance Accountants Minute 398 For years, accountants and bookkeepers have focused primarily on compliance—but is that enough to sustain your firm’s future? The landscape is shifting, and businesses need more than just tax retur… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/the-time-is-now-evolve-beyond-compliance) [ 11th Mar, 2025![Advisory Services: The Future of Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2025/am397banner.jpg) Advisory Services: The Future of Accounting Accountants Minute 397 Is It Time to Expand Your Services? The world of accounting and bookkeeping is evolving rapidly. If your firm primarily focuses on compliance-based work, you may be at risk. 2.5 years ago, former Ta… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/advisory-services-the-future-of-accounting) [ 4th Mar, 2025![Supercharge Your Firm With Financial Forecasting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2025/am396banner.jpg) Supercharge Your Firm With Financial Forecasting Accountants Minute 396 As an accountant, bookkeeper, or business advisor, you know that SMEs often struggle with financial planning, business scaling and long-term sustainability. But what if you could be the key to tran… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [capital raising](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/capital%20raising) | [financial forecasting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/financial%20forecasting) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [succession planning](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/succession%20planning) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/supercharge-your-firm-with-financial-forecasting) [ 25th Feb, 2025![Unlock SME Growth: Why Advanced Strategies are a Game-Changer](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2025/am395banner.jpg) Unlock SME Growth: Why Advanced Strategies are a Game-Changer Accountants Minute 395 In today’s fast-paced market, sustainable growth is more than just a goal—it’s a necessity. For businesses aiming to ‘scale-up’, embedding robust systems into daily operations isn’t optional; it’s th… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/unlock-sme-growth-why-advanced-strategies-are-a-game-changer) [ 17th Feb, 2025![Build Firm Foundations: 12 Essential Systems for Business Success](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2025/am394banner.jpg) Build Firm Foundations: 12 Essential Systems for Business Success Accountants Minute 394 As accountants, bookkeepers, and business advisors, we often see businesses start with enthusiasm and ambition but falter due to weak operational foundations. A survey of 1,000 SMEs conducted by MYOB… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/build-firm-foundations-12-essential-systems-for-business-success) [ 10th Feb, 2025![Helping SMEs Thrive: Systems for Business Growth](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2025/am393banner.jpg) Helping SMEs Thrive: Systems for Business Growth Accountants Minute 393 According to SmartCompany, “91% of business owners recently surveyed said that Growth Is Their Main Challenge. The path to sustainable expansion isn’t just about revenue—it’s about systems. 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Financial and commercial pressures are mounting, and for many SMEs, these issues can spell disaster if left unaddressed. Recent… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/smes-need-a-trusted-advisor) [ 29th Jan, 2025![Preparing SMEs for the Challenges of 2025](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2025/am391banner.jpg) Preparing SMEs for the Challenges of 2025 Accountants Minute 391 The economic landscape for Australian SMEs in 2025 looks daunting. High interest rates, inflation, political uncertainty with the Federal Election, and increasing business failures are creating a per… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/preparing-smes-for-the-challenges-of-2025) [ 16th Dec, 2024![Guide SMEs Through Challenges: Your Advisory Role Matters](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2024/am390banner.jpg) Guide SMEs Through Challenges: Your Advisory Role Matters Accountants Minute 390 SMEs are facing challenging times Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are under immense pressure. 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You are trusted strategists and growth enablers for your SME clients. 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It might strike in a factory, a warehouse, a farm, or even while daydreaming mid-flight. 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Business Advisory Services Update Delivery of COMPLIANCE and ADVISORY SERVICES is what SMEs deserve from their TRUSTED ADVISOR. “The role of a TRUSTED ADVISOR is crucial in helping people and businesses find ways to continue to thri… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/weekly-reflections-trusted-advisor-delivery-is-changing) [ 13th Mar, 2024![Delivering fiscal management skills - a VITAL role](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2024/am372banner.jpg) Delivering fiscal management skills - a VITAL role Accountants Minute 372 SMEs require systems similar to larger businesses SMEs face significant challenges beyond the scope of ‘Traditional Accounting Services’, such as preparing annual accounts and tax returns. 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This process has the significant benefit of ‘bringing the business plan to life’. 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After the ‘Due Diligence Review’ on the business operations, we now move into the serious business relating to the preparation of a Business Plan for… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/setting-smes-up-to-succeed) [ 27th Feb, 2024![Keen to deliver advisory services to SMEs?](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/bas-updates/BASU2024/basp280224.jpg) Keen to deliver advisory services to SMEs? 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This means it is very important that t… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/keen-to-deliver-advisory-services-to-smes) [ 27th Feb, 2024![Preparing to DELIVER Advisory Services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2024/am371banner.jpg) Preparing to DELIVER Advisory Services Accountants Minute 371 Preparation is important The ‘Tradie Charge Out Rate Calculator’ available within ESS BIZTOOLS addresses a common issue faced by small and medium-sized accountancy firms working with Tradie business… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/preparing-to-deliver-advisory-services) [ 26th Feb, 2024![Systems foundations vital](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/bas-updates/BASU2024/basp270224.jpg) Systems foundations vital Business Advisory Services Update Financial Records are prepared not just for the preparation of annual financial statements and tax returns. 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One of the real problems confronting SMEs is that most professional accounting firms are only concentrating on the production of an annual set of accounts and taxation return for bus… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/are-the-annual-accounts-and-tax-return-enough) [ 16th Feb, 2024![Documentation for investors](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/bas-updates/BASU2024/basp170224.jpg) Documentation for investors Business Advisory Services Update Companies seeking to raise funds from investors by utilising Section 708 of the Corporations Act need to ensure that only ‘personal offers’ are made, and that there is no marketing or advertising rel… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [capital raising](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/capital%20raising) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [Ssection 708 of Corporations Act](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Ssection%20708%20of%20Corporations%20Act) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/documentation-for-investors-2) [ 16th Feb, 2024![Documentation for investors](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/bas-updates/BASU2024/basp170224.jpg) Documentation for investors Business Advisory Services Update Companies seeking to raise funds from investors by utilising Section 708 of the Corporations Act need to ensure that only ‘personal offers’ are made, and that there is no marketing or advertising rel… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [capital raising](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/capital%20raising) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [Ssection 708 of Corporations Act](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Ssection%20708%20of%20Corporations%20Act) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/documentation-for-investors) [ 6th Feb, 2024![Deciding to go?](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2024/am370banner.jpg) Deciding to go? 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ESS BIZTOOLS strategy is to deliver product packages which will enable Accountants and Bookkeepers to be able to “DELIVER” Business Improvement Services… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [scaling up](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/scaling%20up) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/winning-strategies-for-2024-strategy-2) [ 6th Dec, 2023![Delivering not offering!](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/bas-updates/BASU2023/bas071223.jpg) Delivering not offering! Business Advisory Services Update The NAB Professional Services Report, ‘The People Profession: New Opportunities for Growth’, has made some interesting observations on the state of the Australian Accounting Industry. Whilst it is p… - Tags: [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/delivering-not-offering) [ 4th Dec, 2023![Innovation enhancement](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/bas-updates/BASU2023/bas051223.jpg) Innovation enhancement Business Advisory Services Update The ‘Early-Stage Commercialisation segment’ of the newly announced ‘Industry Growth Program’ is targeted at small companies that may be still in the R&D phase, who are now contemplating the journ… - Tags: [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Early Stage Commercialisation](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Early%20Stage%20Commercialisation) | [Industry Growth Program](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Industry%20Growth%20Program) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/innovation-enhancement) [ 27th Nov, 2023![Enhancement for tradies!](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/bas-updates/BASU2023/bas271123.jpg) Enhancement for tradies! Business Advisory Services Update The Tradie Charge out Rate Calculator gives accountants and bookkeepers a great opportunity to be able to discuss with Tradie clients the implementation of a “Business Improvement System”, to assist… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [Tradie Charge Out Calculator](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Tradie%20Charge%20Out%20Calculator) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/enhancement-for-tradies) [ 21st Nov, 2023![R&D discussions?](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/bas-updates/BASU2023/bas221123.jpg) R&D discussions? Business Advisory Services Update Accountants, a significant opportunity is available to assist SMEs to undertake the preliminary work that will enable them to make a lodgement to claim for R&D tax offset. Unfortunately, many SM… - Tags: [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [R&D](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/R?D=) | [R&D tax incentive](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/R?D_tax_incentive=) | [R&D Tax Offset](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/R?D_Tax_Offset=) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/r-d-discussions) [ 20th Nov, 2023![R&D costings are important!](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/bas-updates/BASU2023/bas211123.jpg) R&D costings are important! Business Advisory Services Update SMEs with turnovers from nil to $20million can obtain a cash refund equivalent to the R&D rebate if the company is trading at a loss. The documentation that is required to be submitted to the go… - Tags: [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [R&D](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/R?D=) | [R&D tax incentive](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/R?D_tax_incentive=) | [R&D Tax Offset](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/R?D_Tax_Offset=) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/r-d-costings-are-important) [ 15th Nov, 2023![Communications can generate revenue!](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2023/am365banner.jpg) Communications can generate revenue! Accountants Minute 365 “In presentations, as in the rest of life, sticking with the same old presenting styles on the basis of ‘that’s how I’ve always done it’ really means you’re standing still while the rest of the world… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Business Plus Newsletter](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plus%20Newsletter) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/communications-can-generate-revenue) [ 14th Nov, 2023![Tradies need help!](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/bas-updates/BASU2023/bas151123.jpg) Tradies need help! Business Advisory Services Update Where to start for small accounting firms and bookkeepers on the “Business Advisory Journey” - why not become an expert on services for tradies? Assistance can be provided for tradies in a number of… - Tags: [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Tradie Charge Out Calculator](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Tradie%20Charge%20Out%20Calculator) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tradies-need-help) [ 9th Nov, 2023![Innovative Advisory Services SMEs are looking for](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2023/am364banner.jpg) Innovative Advisory Services SMEs are looking for Accountants Minute 364 Innovative Advisory Services SMEs are looking for The transformation of the accounting profession in Australia and New Zealand over the past 40 years has been driven by various factors, including te… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/innovative-advisory-services-smes-are-looking-for) [ 6th Nov, 2023![Advisory services - the new mantra for SMEs](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/bas-updates/BASU2023/bas061123.jpg) Advisory services - the new mantra for SMEs Business Advisory Services Update Inflation too high, interest rates too high, unemployment about 2.7%, business failures are increasing, cost of living is rising very fast. Debtors days outstanding are increasing – causing cash flo… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/advisory-services-the-new-mantra-for-smes) [ 31st Oct, 2023![Delivering the virtual CFO services offers you the “Financial Storytelling Role”](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2023/am363banner.jpg) Delivering the virtual CFO services offers you the “Financial Storytelling Role” Accountants Minute 363 Delivering the virtual CFO services offers you the “Financial Storytelling Role” There is a great opportunity for accountants/bookkeepers to clearly differentiate services to SMEs by implementing vi… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [financial forecasting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/financial%20forecasting) | [financial storytelling](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/financial%20storytelling) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/delivering-the-virtual-cfo-services-offers-you-the-financial-storytelling-role) [ 30th Oct, 2023![Start the conversation with the SME Needs Analysis](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/bas-updates/BASU2023/bas301023.jpg) Start the conversation with the SME Needs Analysis Business Advisory Services Update Unsure where to start with having a conversation with some clients about implementing advisory services? Why not visit one or two clients with the SME Needs Analysis, developed by ESS BIZTOOLS? The… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [SME Needs Analysis](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/SME%20Needs%20Analysis) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/start-the-conversation-with-the-sme-needs-analysis) [ 25th Oct, 2023![The new norm: delivering Advisory Services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2023/am362banner.jpg) The new norm: delivering Advisory Services Accountants Minute 362 The services provided by Accountants/Bookkeepers offering Advisory Services is crucial for SMEs, as they navigate the challenges that are confronting all businesses and seek assistance from their Acc… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/the-new-norm-delivering-advisory-services) [ 18th Oct, 2023![Real time management is important](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/bas-updates/BASU2023/bas191023.jpg) Real time management is important Business Advisory Services Update The 52-Week Business Enhancement System enables Accountants/Bookkeepers to deliver “real time services” similar to what many larger businesses enjoy, which will be very beneficial to SME clients. Th… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [time management](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/time%20management) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/real-time-management-is-important) [ 17th Oct, 2023![Enhanced system commences with bookkeeping](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/bas-updates/BASU2023/bas181023.jpg) Enhanced system commences with bookkeeping Business Advisory Services Update The logical place to commence the 52-Week Business Enhancement System for SMEs is a full review of the bookkeeping system. Why? Most SMEs will benefit by receiving a regular “daily business report”… - Tags: [bookkeeping](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/bookkeeping) | [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/enhanced-system-commences-with-bookkeeping) [ 11th Oct, 2023![What is worrying your client?](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/bas-updates/BASU2023/bas121023.jpg) What is worrying your client? Business Advisory Services Update There are a lot of issues confronting business operators at present. High interest rates, supply chain difficulties, high inflation, staffing difficulties, to name a few. Our suggestion is that you… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [scaling up](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/scaling%20up) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/what-is-worrying-your-client) [ 10th Oct, 2023![You need to look at the trends!](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/bas-updates/BASU2023/bas111023.jpg) You need to look at the trends! Business Advisory Services Update “Accountants and bookkeepers need to understand what is happening in the marketplace.” This was a statement from Andrew Geddes, joint Founder of FMRC and Chair of the ASX top 200 Company, Greencross… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [scaling up](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/scaling%20up) | [talent attraction and retention](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/talent%20attraction%20and%20retention) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/you-need-to-look-at-the-trends) [ 9th Oct, 2023![Delivering the services that the market needs!](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2023/am361banner.jpg) Delivering the services that the market needs! Accountants Minute 361 In 2023, we believe it is reasonable that accounting firms should accept that your role is to deliver a virtual CFO service to your SME clients. Whether this is actually expressed in those words or n… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [Scaling Up](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Scaling%20Up) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/delivering-the-services-that-the-market-needs) [ 5th Oct, 2023![The new era is with us - it just didn't happen!](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/2023/am360banner.jpg) The new era is with us - it just didn't happen! Accountants Minute 360 The new era for Accountants in Australia and New Zealand didn’t just happen. In fact, it started about 40 years ago when the Financial Management Research Centre (FMRC) was created at the University… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [scaling up](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/scaling%20up) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/ess-biztools-blogs/the-new-era-is-with-us-it-just-didn-t-happen) [ 4th Oct, 2023![It starts with a plan!](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/bas-updates/BASU2023/bas051023.jpg) It starts with a plan! Business Advisory Services Update The foundation for all successful businesses is that they have a plan. This is the “BUSINESS PLAN”. You may have got to this stage by having a “one-on-one meeting” with your client – reviewing what… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [scaling up](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/scaling%20up) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/it-starts-with-a-plan) [ 3rd Oct, 2023![The evolution of accounting services – are you ready?](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/bas-updates/BASU2023/bas041023.jpg) The evolution of accounting services – are you ready? Business Advisory Services Update This is the dilemma that many accountancy firms are facing. Choices need to be made to ensure that firms survive in a rapidly changing industry. Of particular concern is how quickly low-end tax com… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [scaling up](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/scaling%20up) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/the-evolution-of-accounting-services-are-you-ready) [ 27th Sep, 2023![The big question is…](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/images/zoo/blogs/bas-updates/BASU2023/bas280923.jpg) The big question is… Business Advisory Services Update Can accountants diversify some of their services from a compliance dominance to being able to offer a virtual CFO service to their SME clients? There is an opinion that some accountants are very bus… - Tags: [Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Budgets%20and%20Cashflow%20Forecasts) | [business advisory services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/business%20advisory%20services) | [Business Plan](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Business%20Plan) | [Predictive Accounting](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/Predictive%20Accounting) | [virtual cfo services](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/tag/virtual%20cfo%20services) Read more ](https://www.essbiztools.com.au/daily-posts/the-big-question-is)