BUSINESS
How Two Competing Sole Practitioners Became Best Business Partners
The Setup: Two Accountants, One Simple Question
Picture this: Brisbane, 2013. Two sole practitioners sitting across from each other during morning tea at our Executive Leadership Program. Success...
BUSINESS
How a Failed Acquisition Became the Foundation for Her Perfect Future
When Success Feels Like Failure
Nicole had done everything right, at least that's what everyone told her.
Successful Melbourne practice. Strong client relationships. Solid reputation. But somethin...
BUSINESS
How Peter Turned His Regional Practice Into the Perfect Retirement Launch Pad
The Photographer Who Happened to Be an Accountant
When Peter first walked into our office, I knew we had something special. Here was a 65-year-old sole practitioner who was absolutely clear about wh...
BUSINESS
How Terry Engineered His Perfect Exit While Protecting Everyone He Cared About
The Dream vs. The Dilemma
Terry was 67, sharp as a tack, and absolutely ready for his sea change.
Picture him: four decades building a respected accounting practice in Ivanhoe, watching the same ...
BUSINESS
My Unexpected Encounter with Jeremy Piven at a Business Conference
When Hollywood Meets Business in West Palm Beach
Recently, I attended what I expected to be just another business conference hosted by JT Foxx in West Palm Beach, Florida. Little did I know that my n...
BUSINESS
Wrapping Up the Week: What Should Leaders Do, What Actually Works?
After 25+ years in business and now leading our team of 100 across 7 different entities at Best Practice Group, I've learned a thing or two about finishing the week strong. Here's what really works fo...
BUSINESS
Mission, Vision, Values Moving Beyond the Corporate Buzzwords
"They're just words on our website," admitted David, a Brisbane accounting firm owner generating $840K annually. "Our Mission, Vision, and Values sound good, but they don't drive any actual decisions....
BUSINESS
Culture vs. Competency: Why Most Business Owners Focus on the Wrong One First
Hiring for experience rather than cultural fit often backfires. For example, Mark, an accounting firm owner, discovered this lesson the hard way: despite paying a premium for an experienced hire, team...
BUSINESS
From Finder to Grinder: The Three-Level Framework That Makes or Breaks Your Business
Picture this: Jane, a Melbourne accountant, was billing 2,800 hours annually, making great money but missing her kids' school events and working every weekend. "I'm stuck doing everything," she told m...
BUSINESS
Why Your Cash Buffer is More Important Than Your Profit Margin
"Revenue is vanity, profit is sanity, but cash is reality."
Last month, I sat across from James, a Sydney business owner who was devastated. His construction company had just collapsed despite showin...
