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The Holistic Accountant

Stuart Wemyss & Mena Abraham

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A holistic accountant goes beyond tax returns, aiming to offer proactive advice to maximise clients' wealth after all taxes. Stuart Wemyss and Mena Abraham explore multifaceted considerations weekly, highlighting the need for a holistic approach. Each episode is succinct and to the point with no fluff or sales pitches. For further details, check out www.prosolution.com.au.
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Send us a text In this episode, Stuart and Mena explore the powerful Flywheel concept, originally developed by Jim Collins, and how it can drive sustainable growth in business. They explain that great companies don’t rely on one key strategy but instead build momentum through a series of interconnected, reinforcing activities that create a cycle of…
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Send us a text In this episode, Stuart Wemyss and Mena explore strategies to enhance business productivity amidst Australia’s declining productivity rates. They begin by discussing the factors contributing to this decline, including a lack of competition, excessive bureaucracy, and a tight labour market. Both Stuart and Mena emphasise that business…
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Send us a text In this episode, Stuart and Mena introduce Jim Collins' book 'Great by Choice', focusing on how companies thrive in uncertain and chaotic environments. They explore the concept of "firing bullets, then cannonballs," where businesses test ideas with small, low-risk experiments before scaling successful ones. Using Apple as an example,…
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Send us a text In this episode, Mena and Stuart dive into the various ways rising interest rates can impact businesses. They explain how higher interest rates directly affect business valuation by reducing multiples, as higher required returns lower company values. The discussion also covers the increasing costs of holding inventory and tighter pay…
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Send us a text In this podcast, Mena and Stuart emphasise the importance of staying focused on your own business strategy and pace. They caution against common mistakes like investing in unsuitable assets, withdrawing funds without considering tax implications, and being lured by quick-fix strategies due to FOMO. They stress the need to define pers…
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Send us a text In this episode, Stuart and Mena explore why self-employed individuals often gravitate toward property investment and the key considerations they should keep in mind. They discuss the appeal of property as an easily understood and tangible asset, particularly for those with strong incomes but limited cash reserves. Property investmen…
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Send us a text In this episode, Mena and Stuart discuss practical strategies for businesses to navigate an economic slowdown or recession in Australia, reflecting on the lessons learned from the 1990-1992 recession, where unemployment soared to 10.8% and interest rates approached 20%. Key points include: 1. Assessing Business Sensitivity. 2. Scenar…
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Send us a text In this episode, Stuart and Mena explore strategies to maximise borrowing capacity from your business profits. They stress the importance of having a knowledgeable broker who can effectively advocate for you with bank credit managers. The duo highlights the significance of financial "add-backs," such as interest and depreciation, whi…
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Send us a text In this episode, Stuart and Mena delve into the complexities of property development, offering valuable insights on how to structure your projects effectively. They tackle common misconceptions about development feasibility, emphasising the importance of consulting with a holistic accountant before making any significant investment d…
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Send us a text In this episode, Stuart and Mena delve into the crucial topic of protecting your interests in the event of a relationship breakdown, especially when owning a business or investment entity. They discuss proactive steps to take when entering a new serious relationship, including setting up a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) with the h…
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Send us a text In this episode, Stuart and Mena tackle the crucial topic of protecting your business from cybersecurity threats. With 59% of losses reported to the ACCC's Scamwatch in 2022 affecting small and micro businesses, they delve into common cybersecurity threats like ransomware, malicious software, phishing, and business email compromise. …
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Send us a text Do you have a question? Email questions@investopoly.com.au and Stuart and Mena may answer it in the podcast. In this episode, Stuart and Mena delve into the crucial topic of business insurance, outlining the various types of coverage business owners should consider to safeguard their operations. They discuss Public Liability Insuranc…
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Send us a text In this episode, Stuart and Mena dive into the crucial topic of asset protection for business owners. They explore the various risks that business owners face, both from a business and personal standpoint. On the business side, they discuss the importance of maintaining a safe workplace, managing employee entitlements and ATO liabili…
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Send us a text In this episode, Mena and Stuart explore the power of financial modelling and why it's essential for your business. They discuss the limitations of standard financial reporting, which often provides a high-level overview but lacks the detail needed to make informed decisions. Financial models, however, are tailored to each business a…
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Send us a text In this episode, Mena and Stuart explore key strategies for planning your business for a successful new year. They start by emphasising the importance of reviewing the past year's performance through a thorough analysis of financial reports and key performance indicators, while also evaluating strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, an…
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Send us a text In this episode, Mena and Stuart tackle the challenging but crucial topic of how to fire a customer that doesn’t suit your business. They explore the impact of bad customers, who not only fail to refer new clients but also take longer to serve, increase business risk, and are generally less profitable and enjoyable to work with. Mena…
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Send us a text In this episode, Stuart and Mena delve into the top five reasons why businesses fail and offer practical advice on how to avoid these pitfalls. They start with the crucial issue of running out of money, emphasising the importance of adequate working capital, maintaining a profit margin, and keeping a financial buffer. Next, they disc…
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Send us a text In this episode, Stuart and Mena delve into the top 10 hiring mistakes and the invaluable lessons they've learned along the way. They share candid insights on building a strong team, emphasising the importance of hiring slowly and firing quickly, and the necessity of quality over quantity. They pose a crucial question for business ow…
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Send us a text In this episode, Stuart and Mena dive into the world of customer feedback surveys, uncovering essential insights for business owners. They explore the Net Promoter Score (NPS) introduced by Fred Reichheld, a straightforward yet powerful tool for gauging customer loyalty and forecasting business growth. NPS segments customers into Pro…
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Send us a text In this episode, Stuart and Mena provide a comprehensive guide to end-of-financial-year tax planning strategies that can help maximise your tax savings. With a wealth of practical tips and considerations, they break down complex tax concepts into easily digestible insights. Whether you're a high-income earner, a business owner, or si…
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Send us a text In this episode, Stuart and Mena dive into the critical considerations surrounding business mergers, offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs and business owners contemplating this strategic move. They emphasise the paramount importance of cultural fit, exploring how aligning values, client bases, and work environments can make o…
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Send us a text In this episode, Mena and Stuart delve into acceptable profit margins and strategies to improve them. They emphasise regularly reviewing and adjusting pricing to reflect cost increases while considering pricing power (Episode 5, Season 1). The hosts recommend analysing profit and loss statements, negotiating better supplier prices, a…
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Send us a text In this episode, Stuart and Mena discuss the challenges and potential strategies for businesses that are heavily reliant on a single major customer. They acknowledge that while having a large customer can be advantageous, it also poses significant risks due to the lack of diversification and potential loss of revenue if that customer…
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Send us a text In this episode, Stuart and Mena dive into the invaluable benefits of outsourcing your bookkeeping function, highlighting how it can be a game-changer for businesses seeking to streamline operations and boost profitability. They emphasise the importance of having an expert team deeply integrated into your business, ensuring accurate …
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Send us a text In this episode, Stuart and Mena dive into the different finance solutions available for asset finance and discuss the pros and cons of each option. They start by outlining the main types of asset finance: Chattel Mortgage - The lender takes a mortgage over a specific asset like equipment or vehicles and provides funding secured by t…
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