Seeing Through The Numbers

100 Episodes of Seeing Through the Numbers podcast is about 80 more than I even planned to do. And I thought celebrating a milestone of 100 episodes was a perfect way to end this chapter. Seeing Through The Numbers has covered some diverse topics and had some amazing guests but now it's time to move on to something bigger and better. So this final episode of Seeing Through the Numbers I say thanks and goodbye... for now. Join me in the coming months for something totally new.

Each Quarter we put a focus on learning more about your customers. We call it Get to Know Your Customers Day!This quarter Amanda is talking about Life Time Value for your clients and how, once you know the LTV, you can use that information to up-sell, nurture and create more opportunities from your EXISTING customers rather than always trying to find new customers.

Celebrating 100 Episodes of the Seeing Through The Numbers Podcast. In this episode Amanda celebrates her journey from the originally planned 12 episodes to this 100th episode.

What DO networking and business numbers have in common? Find out in this episode of the podcast where Amanda discussing the nightmares that some people have around networking and business numbers and maybe public speaking.

Now that most states have lifted the heavier of their restrictions, everyone is getting excited about getting "back to normal". The problem with it is, while restrictions are still in place, that sometimes it isn't even viable to reopen the doors while numbers allowed on premises are restricted. Now is the time more than ever to have a look at the numbers to determine when is the best time to open without digging yourself into a hole.

Have you ever worried about how you're going to pay the bills, the wages or the rent? Have you ever been baffled when your accountant says that you've made a profit and you've got tax to pay, but yet you've got no money in the bank? Me too. Whilst I am an accountant, I was trained on how to do tax returns and prepare financial statements. I was never trained on how to run a business, manage cash flow or look at budgets and I bet you haven't been trained on these things either. Well, that's about to all change.Get ready to simplify the management of your businesses cash flow.

Earlier this month is was interviewed on Ticker TV by Founder and Managing Editor, Ahron Young.I had an amazing time, despite my video connection being a bit pixelated. But I had a great discussion with Ahron about all things cash flow which is important around these times when we're coming out of COVID shutdown into the new normal. I wanted to share this as my podcast interview this week and I encourage you to check out Ticker TV.Ticker is an Australian news platform with content focusing on business, tech, startups, entrepreneurs, media and travel.Ticker broadcasts daily from state of the art studios in the heart of Melbourne’s startup community. and their programs are available as a continuous streaming service on the Ticker website www.tickertv.com.auTicker celebrates the local entrepreneurs, the start-ups and delivers the latest news from Silicon Valley and how it affects local business.

Who do you look up to? This week Amanda is talking about leaders in your life and in your industry and the importance of having both people around you and people that you aspire to be like... but also taking their persona with a tiny grain of salt.

Some time in the hopefully not too distant future we're all going to have an opportunity to reboot our business. Reopening. Restarting. Returning.This week Amanda looks at what you'll need to do differently in a post-COVID world... and whether or not this might be the perfect opportunity to change the way you do things.

Remember when you used to earn a wage and you needed to budget to ensure that your weekly, fortnightly or monthly wage covered all your costs? Well you need to do the same in business.It's important to keep track of your expenses and make sure they stay in line with the income. They they stay under control and don't blow out when the income starts rolling in. It's also important to look at the reverse. Look at your minimal spend every month and make sure that you know how much revenue you need to cover them, that's your baseline for a viable business.

Amanda was running her own accounting business with many employees during the GFC.During that time she saw a massive downturn in her business which is very similar to the downturn in a lot of businesses during the COVID-19 lockdown. Today Amanda is talking about the lessons she learned during the GFC and how important it is to map your plan to get through this time. Looking at the reports you need to make decisions and not being afraid to make the hard decisions if needed.Make sure you're seeking out the help of a tax or accounting professional during this time to help you navigate the Government assistance that may be available to you.

In these challenging times it's more important than ever to have a handle on your cash flow. At the moment there is nothing usual about business, and when restrictions are lifted, business will not be the same again. Plus you need to rebuild almost as if from the start. The time is now to map out that cash flow for now and for the future.

April 23rd is World Book Day 2020 so I thought we'd have a bit of fun this week as I tell you about the 3 books that have impacted me the most in my life. Books have the power to excite us, inspire us and teach us. I'm an avid reader - my house is full of books - so to celebrate World Book Day I wanted to share my 3 faves with you and offer you a discount for the next 14 days on my books Unscramble Your Numbers and Connected Technology. Head to https://www.amandafisher.com.au/amanda-fisher-author and use the code READABOOK for the next 14 days to grab your discount.

How often do you check your bank balance? This week I'll take you through 3 modern business owners scenarios and how often they check their bank balances. I'll cover where they go wrong and how to change your habits to reduce time wastage and reduce stress levels around the bank balance.

What are the core needs of every modern business owner? Tune in this week as Amanda talks about the THREE core needs that could relate to any business owner but are especially relevant to the modern business owner. Not sure what a modern business owner is? Check out Episode 87 of the podcast.

The Modern Business is something that probably didn't (and most likely couldn't) exist 5 years ago. The modern business owner therefore faces challenges that the traditional business owner doesn't. And,, at the same time, that owner has access to opportunities that are only brought about by advances in technology and a new way of thinking. In this episode, I introduce you to my definition of the Modern Business. I'll talk about its benefits, challenges and how the opportunities we now have can take a modern business global.

Want to make your life and reporting easier? In this episode, I discuss my top 3 timesaving Xero integrations to help you streamline your business.Hubdoc: https://www.hubdoc.com/Harvest: www.getharvest.com/Futrli: https://www.futrli.com/___Xero: https://www.xero.com/au/

What on earth is a Trading Statement? What does it tell you and do you even need to bother looking at it? A Trading Statement is often overlooked in service based businesses simply because your Xero or Cloud Accounting file isn't set up to correctly reflect line items in your Trading Statement.

Thinking you're trading well but not entirely sure? Today I'm covering my 5 most important KPI's to measure trading success in service and product based businesses. As well as naming them, I'll tell you how to work them out, when you need to be tracking them and how to get the most out of them in your business.Find out more about KPI's in Chapter 7 of Unscramble Your Numbers - get your copy in paperback or PDF here: https://www.amandafisher.com.au/unscramble-your-numbers, The audio book is coming soon!

Budget vs Cash Flow. Do you need both, either or neither? Spoiler alert, neither is NOT the answer! Today I break down the differences in the Budget and the Cash Flow, why you need them and how you can use them to create your goals and make better decisions for your business.Find out more about both these reports in Chapter 4 of Unscramble Your Numbers - get your copy in paperback or PDF here: https://www.amandafisher.com.au/unscramble-your-numbers, The audio book is coming soon!

As a business owner, how on earth do you monitor what they are doing when you don't quite understand what they are doing? This week I'll talk about setting KPI's for your bookkeeper to not only keep them on track but also ensure that the management of the financial side of your business is on track. A must listen for any modern business owners who don't have any idea how to keep the books

Christmas was only a second ago but it really is the time to prepare for the next big break in trading which is Easter. My tips to get you prepared to either deal with the break in trade or hopefully be able to take a few weeks off over the Easter holidays.

This week we recognised Data Privacy Day so Amanda is looking at privacy and cloud accounting. What you need to know and what you need to do around your clients data privacy. We're not just talking business, we're also talking about what you need to do to protect your own data and your own privacy.

This week Amanda talks about going above and beyond to provide amazing service for your clients. While going above and beyond is great from a customer service perspective, does it come and a cost...

Welcome back to Seeing Through The Numbers for 2020. In this weeks episode I'll talk about your vision for 2020 and how you can plan ahead now to make this year your best ever.

It's time to celebrate your WINS and GOOD TIMES for 2019.The high times, the small wins, the business gains, the changes. Even if they were few and far between amongst the struggles, it's time to end the year on a positive note.Take a few minutes to reflect on 2019 and think about the great things that have happened. And why not set up a list or grab a diary for 2020 in which you can record the wins as they happen to help you with your reflection this time in 2020.

Business is a rollercoaster ride. Both the highs and lows can make or break you. Today I'm sharing my high - the hard work has paid off for me and I want to share my story with you.

Regardless of whether you take your holidays over Christmas or at another time during the year, you need to start cash flow planning as soon as possible so you can ensure bills are covered... and that you can switch off have an enjoyable holiday without the cash flow stress.

Are you a frequent business traveller? How do you cope with noisy places - are they your inspiration or your downfall? Amanda has been on the road for the last few weeks and she talks about her experience on the road!

Starting your day with a positive mindset can make all the differences in the world to your day and your business. Today we're talking about positivity in yourself and your business.

All these numbers in your cloud accounting systems are great... but what do they actually mean? It's time to start Unscrambling Those Numbers and finding out exactly what those numbers mean - for your business, for your decisions and for your cash flow. And if you're ready to Unscramble Your Numbers head here > https://www.amandafisher.com.au/unscramble-your-numbers

Soaring is the best place to be in business. It's the place where you're business has reached the heights you dreamed it would, you have surplus cash in the bank and you have freedom to do what you need. BUT it's all too easy when you have cash to get complacent. So this is the time to be vigilant on debt collection, not overspending and getting ready to scale. Find out more about the 5 states here https://amandafisher.clickfunnels.com/5-states-optin

So you've got money in the bank, you don't need to worry about paying the bills (in fact you can pay them as soon as they come in) and you're feeling comfortable with a regular client base. That's striving in business... but it's still not a time for complacency around debt collection. Find out more about the 5 states here https://amandafisher.clickfunnels.com/5-states-optin

Are you surviving in business? You've gone beyond stressing about money and you can pay the rent without any issues BUT your bank balance just isn't growing. Your surviving but still not quite getting ahead.... Find out more about the 5 states here https://amandafisher.clickfunnels.com/5-states-optin

Do you find business a bit of a struggle? Do you have just enough money to pay the bills, managing from week to week, scraping together money at the very last minute? If so, this is the episode for you! Find out more about the 5 states here https://amandafisher.clickfunnels.com/5-states-optin

In the 5 levels of business the bottom one is Stress. Are you in a position where you are constantly stressing about the state of your business? Will more income fix it? Possibly but there are a few other factors will also contribute to stress levels in your business. Find out more about the 5 states here https://amandafisher.clickfunnels.com/5-states-optin

When customers and clients don't pay it can be frustrating and affect your cash flow and your relationship. In this case when is enough just enough?

Do you keep track of your successes? Time goes by so quickly and as the successes are achieved and the milestones reached, it's all too easy to forget them.

Are you grabbing hold of every opportunity that comes your way? Some times taking the left of centre opportunities can lead to even greater things for your profile, your business and your cash flow.

When life throws you a curve ball - how do you react? Do you catch it and run with it? Or do you do everything you can to avoid it? If you know your financial position does that allow you to better handle curve balls that come your way?

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.