Posted: 29 November 2021

Implementing Systemisation - Session 1 Reflection on ESS BIZTOOLS’ Systemisation Journey

Accountant's Minute 299

SYSTEMISING BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES

In last week’s ESS BIZTOOLS’ Business Advisory Services Podcast – “Systemising Business Advisory Services”, Peter Towers, Managing Director, ESS BIZTOOLS discussed recent comments made by experienced accountants on why systems are important for the effective delivery of Business Advisory Services.

Mark Holton, Director, Smithink indicated that “Most firms do not have systems for the delivery of Business Advisory Services – it tends to be a one-off job”.

Mark suggested “That the preparation of a Budget or Cashflow Forecast was an ideal opportunity for accountants to suggest to a client that a quarterly business review meeting process should then be introduced to analyse the actual financial performance against the Budget and Cashflow estimates progressively throughout the year”.

Amanda Gascoigne, an experienced chartered accountant and advisor to small firms commented that “If you have got the systems you will get the extra work, but you must be prepared to be reactive to what your clients are seeking”.

Andrew Geddes a legend of the Australian accounting industry and a key advisor, director and former chair of Greencross Ltd, a company that grew to be a Top 200 ASX company, indicated that the “scaling up” process was the key system that had been introduced to assist Greencross and, he believes, that the scaling up process should be implemented by accountants to assist in the development of younger accountants by giving them the opportunity to work with experienced accountants directly with senior executives of client organisations so they develop the all-important skills and gain a greater appreciation of what the accountant’s role is, so as to help with retention and attraction strategies by accounting firms.

Peter Towers asked Andrew whether accountants could implement the systems that he was referring to in about 6 months’ time when they might not be quite as busy.

Andrew Geddes’ response was “YOU’VE GOT TO START NOW – THIS AFTERNOON – BECAUSE YOUR GREATEST CHALLENGE, AT THE MOMENT, IS GETTING GOOD PEOPLE TO WORK WITH!”

Hopefully, these reflections on three previous podcasts were able to set the scene for the “Systemising Business Advisory Services – Virtual Continuous Webinars” that we delivered on Black Friday 26th November 2021. You can access last week’s Podcast recording:

Mark Holton (click here)
Amanda Gascoigne (click here)
Andrew Geddes (click here)

This edition of Accountants Minute gives you the opportunity to reflect on the product packages that were discussed in Session 1 of Systemising Business Advisory Services – Virtual Continuous Webinars.

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL OFFER!

50% DISCOUNT ON ALL ESS BIZTOOLS PRODUCTS

Including:

Advanced Package (includes all ESS BIZTOOLS’/ESS BIZGRANTS’ products) 12 months upfront discount payment $3,250 (incl GST) - normally $6,500.
Business Advisory Services Starter Package (includes 17 packages) 12 months upfront discount payment $999 (Incl GST) - normally $2,100.

To subscribe for any of the ESS BIZTOOLS’ Product Packages please go to the ESS BIZTOOLS’ Home Page (www.essbiztools.com.au) Our Products è Explore our Individual Products -

https://www.essbiztools.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=207

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS ARE AVAILABLE UNTIL MONDAY 6th DECEMBER 2021

SESSION 1 - SYSTEMISING BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES – VIRTUAL CONTINUOUS WEBINARS

Included commentary on:

Research and Development
Accelerating Commercialisation Grant
Early Stage Innovation Company Capital Raising
Debtors’ Management
Personal Property Securities Register

To access the webinar recording for Session 1 click here.

AFFILIATES’ SUPPORT PACKAGES

Our Affiliates are supporting the subscribers of ESS BIZTOOLS with the following support packages. New subscribers can select one of the packages when they subscribe to ESS BIZTOOLS.

Smithink (Mark Holton)

Discounted subscription fees for the “Young Gun Conference” at the Gold Coast, 21/22 February 2022.
Link to video click here. Link to article click here.

Cloud Nine Associates (Priscilla Bea Smith)

CPD hours at a discount – first 5 subscribers who leave a “review” will be reimbursed the cost of the small business concession course fee.
Link to video click here. Link to article click here.

Blackstone Business Group (Jordan Lowry)

Complimentary Employment Contract Review – Reduced Employment Contract Package for $399 plus GST.
Link to video click here. Link to article click here.

“Selling the Message” – Brad Smart is offering to write or help you write your first customer email or newsletter without charge. This offer is for the first 10 firms who have subscribed to the ESS BIZTOOLS’ promotion. Link to video click here. Link to article click here.

Beyond Accounting Technologies (Paul Barnaby)

Predictive Accounting review normally $695 at no charge for the first 20 firms that have subscribed to the ESS BIZTOOLS’ promotion
Link to video click here. Link to article click here.

Amanda Gascoigne Consulting (Amanda Gascoigne)

“Small and Solo Practice Coaching Session” no charge for the first 10 firms that have subscribed to the ESS BIZTOOLS’ promotion.
Link to video – click here. Link to article – click here.

We acknowledge the assistance offered by our Affiliates. Details of the offering by each Affiliate is available on the ESS BIZTOOLS’ website - Affiliates - click on the Affiliate.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

You are invited to “Book A Free Strategy and Demonstration Session” on ESS BIZTOOLS with Peter Towers, Managing Director, ESS BIZTOOLS to gain a better understanding of the services that are available within ESS BIZTOOLS and ESS BIZGRANTS?

You can book a demo at www.essbiztools.com.au or contact Peter Towers: