It's Time to Go Beyond the Numbers

For accountants, bookkeepers, and business advisors, compliance work alone is no longer enough. SMEs don’t just need end-of-year financials – they need real-time insight and strategic direction. They need you.

That’s where the ESS BIZTOOLS Financial Forecasting Package becomes a game-changer.

Most SMEs lack the internal resources of large corporations. They don’t have a CFO on hand. But what if your firm could fill that gap – providing regular, actionable business insights just like an internal finance leader would?

That’s not a hypothetical – it’s a growing opportunity.

Become the Strategic Advisor SMEs Desperately Need

The most successful business leaders – whether at ASX listed firms or ambitious SMEs – don’t fly blind. They rely on timely reports, scenario planning, financial forecasts, and someone to challenge and refine their thinking.

With the Financial Forecasting Package from ESS BIZTOOLS, your firm can confidently deliver:

✅ Weekly financial insights and advice.

✅ Scenario modelling and "what if" discussions.

✅ Predictive accounting reports aligned to real business goals.

✅ Tools to support internal systems, controls, and KPI measurement.

✅ Capital raising support, including ESIC, CSF, and Section 708 Corporations Act pathways.

And crucially – you don’t need to do it all yourself. The package enables delegation to skilled team members, giving them exposure to real client problems and helping you grow internal capability. It’s a win-win: your SME clients get the high-level service they need, and your firm builds a future-ready team.

Unlocking Real Value: What’s Inside the Package?

The Financial Forecasting Package is built around practical tools and structured processes to help SMEs:

✅ Establish better supplier and debtor systems.

✅ Monitor and meet ATO obligations.

✅ Understand key metrics through KPIs and dashboards.

✅ Uphold director responsibilities and improve governance.

✅ Design practical business plans with leadership buy-in.

✅ Translate goals into budgets, forecasts, and balance sheets.

✅ Prepare for capital raising using compliant and effective structures.

And let’s not forget the power of the financial storyteller role – helping your SME clients understand why their numbers matter, not just what the numbers are.

Why It Works – for You and Your Clients

SMEs that aspire to scale up need robust foundations. Our tools help you give them that – from day one. You’ll support their growth, mitigate financial risks, and build a deeper advisory relationship that goes far beyond tax returns.

Plus, the structured approach in ESS BIZTOOLS helps your firm retain top talent by offering meaningful, strategic work – not just compliance.

Ready to elevate your firm’s role?

EXPLORE FINANCIAL FOREASTING PACKAGE HERE

Visit our website – www.essbiztools.com.au – to discover the detailed overview of the services provided by ESS BIZTOOLS. You are also welcome to contact us on 0418 190 181 or email .

ESS BIZTOOLS Podcast

In this episode of the Accountants Minute Podcast, Peter Towers explores why family businesses are the cornerstone of the Australian SME sector—and what that means for accountants, bookkeepers, and business advisors.

With 70% of SMEs being family-run, understanding the unique dynamics, challenges, and opportunities of these businesses is essential. Peter dives into real-world advisory questions—from employing family members and paying fair wages to succession planning and funding options like crowd-sourced equity and early-stage innovation.

Discover how ESS BIZTOOLS can equip you with ready-to-use tools, resources, and communication strategies to confidently advise your family business clients and grow your own firm in the process.

Whether you're already working with family businesses or just getting started in advisory, this episode will inspire you to think bigger, ask better questions, and deliver real value.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST

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Want to know more?

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If you would like to have a discussion about how this concept of virtual CFO services can be supplied by Australian accounting firms please ring our Managing Director, Peter Towers, on 0418 190 181 and we will arrange a complimentary 45-minute Zoom meeting to discuss your firm’s position and to give you our advice.

We believe that this is the blueprint for the delivery of an enhanced range of services by Australian Accounting and Bookkeeping firms to assist SME businesses to add value to their businesses and to assist accountants and bookkeepers not only to attract but to retain outstanding talent who want to be involved in the delivery of “real accounting services”.

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