Seeing Through The Numbers

Are the referrals you're giving impacting your business? When you get a referral in you have complete control over the customer service. But how do you guarantee the same when you GIVE a referral?

Keeping an eye on your reports on a regular basis allows you to make informed decisions for the direction of your business. Measure the Pressure in Your Business Finances via this page: https://businessbarometer.outgrow.us/Business-Barometer

As a business owner you don't HAVE to know how to keep the books or do the accounts, but you do need to know which numbers you need to focus on to make the best decisions for your business. Measure the Pressure in Your Business Finances via this page: https://businessbarometer.outgrow.us/Business-Barometer

Do you ever feel like you don't know what the numbers mean? Are you the sort of person who only looks at your numbers when the accountant gets you to sign off on something or the bookkeeper sends a quarterly report? If so, this is the episode for you. Measure the Pressure in Your Business Finances via this page: https://businessbarometer.outgrow.us/Business-Barometer

Are you feeling overwhelmed juggling your finances? Chances are you aren't the only one, but chances are that overwhelm is then spreading to the rest of your business. How can you take the overwhelm out of the numbers so you can free yourself up to do the things you love? Measure the Pressure in Your Business Finances via this page: https://businessbarometer.outgrow.us/Business-Barometer

This week Amanda talks all about naming. How a name isn't just a throwaway thing, it can have a real impact on your customers perception, the message and ultimately your sales.

This week Amanda talks about finding the best person for those jobs that you need to outsource in your business. Weighing up cost vs benefit and finding the right fit for your business and your budget.

How well do you keep commitments to yourself? And is it harder to keep those than it is to keep commitments to others? This week Amanda looks at the importance of commitments to keep the business running. Promotion: As mentioned in the podcast, I'm currently offer the first module of the Business Cash Flow Program for free. Get started >> HERE

How much is too much when you are divulging personal information? This week is all about finding the balanced between holding back or oversharing when making connections in business. Promotion: As mentioned in the podcast, I'm currently offer the first module of the Business Cash Flow Program for free. Get started >> HERE

My super colourful way to plan your next 90 days! As mentioned in the podcast, I'm currently offer the first module of the Business Cash Flow Program for free. Get started >> HERE

Do you celebrate little wins? It's important to not let wins slip on by but to stop and celebrate milestones in your life and your business to keep you motivated. Promotion: As mentioned in the podcast, I'm currently offering the first module of the Business Cash Flow Program for free. Get started HERE.

Are you taking responsibility for your actions? This week Amanda takes a look at how your attitude and actions can reflect on who does business with you.

It's impossible to think strategically when you don't have a business plan. This episode talks about a 5-year plan and what you need to do NOW to get to where you want to be in 5 years time.

The only way to get a different result or outcome for your business is to think differently. In this episode Amanda shares some cracking tips on dealing with corporate clients and how thinking differently and having discussions can make a huge impact on your cash flow.

This week is all about looking for differences in your numbers. What's different about the numbers from last week to this week? What's different about the numbers compared to this time last financial year? What's changed? Differences aren't always a negative, but it's in looking at differences that you learn the most about what is and isn't working in your business

This week Amanda was on Norfolk Island. Where she was met with the unexpected. Are you prepared for the unexpected in your business?

Some people work to deadlines - leaving everything to the last minute. And others pace themselves and spread out the work so they aren't running around crazily the night before the due date. The same goes for bill payments... some pay straight away on receipt of the bill and others wait right until that due date. What's the pros and cons for your business?

Focus means many things to many people. But focus is imperative in a business to ensure that your finances don't get out of control!

What's the Number 1 Mistake people make in business? Focusing on the wrong thing. This week Amanda tells you how to avoid the mistake and what you do need to focus on.

If you're serious about your business you should start it with a proper accounting program in place. There are some great accounting packages for start ups which are a heap cheaper than having a bookkeeper or accountant decipher your excel spreadsheet and shoe box full of expense receipts. Invest early.