Business Growth

interim cfo vs full-time cfo: which is right for your business By Sue Hirst If you’re running an Australian small or medium-sized business, there comes a point where managing finances with just an accountant or bookkeeper isn’t enough.

HOW CFO’S KEEP FMCG BUSINESSES PROFITABLE WHEN MARGINS ARE TIGHT By CFO on-Call Partner Vivek Sood Running the finances of an FMCG business isn’t for the faint-hearted.

Reducing Expense Processing Effort by 85% Through Automated Expense Management By Frederic Ong Client Impact 85% reduction in manual expense processing effort Faster expense reconciliation and reduced administrative burden for finance staff Improved GST compliance through automated receipt capture and…

would you like fries with that By Sue Hirst A CFO war story about margin pressure, supplier shock — and strategic intervention. Three years ago, Arthur stepped into a $10 million business at a critical moment.

How the Iran Situation Could Affect Australian Small Businesses in 2026 By Sue Hirst Global conflicts can sometimes feel far removed from day-to-day business operations in Australia.

How to scale your business without losing control By Sue Hirst If you’re growing your business in Australia, scaling can feel like a double-edged sword. Revenue increases, opportunities expand, but so do costs, complexity, and risk.

Avoid these common small business tax mistakes with an outsourced cfo By Sue Hirst   Australian SMEs face complex tax rules — GST, BAS, PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax, and income tax — often leading to costly errors.

Budgeting vs Forecasting: Understanding your profit & loss budget and forecast By Sue Hirst   For many SME owners, budgeting and forecasting are often treated as the same thing — but when it comes to managing profitability, they serve very…

Preparing Your Business for Investment or Sale: Why Valuation Comes First By Sue Hirst   At some point, every business owner asks the same question: What is my business actually worth?

5 KPIs Every SME Should Track on a KPI Dashboard By Sue Hirst   In today’s competitive environment, Australian SMEs are under constant pressure to improve performance, manage cash flow, and grow sustainably.

How a Virtual cfo can save you money By Sue Hirst   Every business owner wants better profit and smarter financial decisions — but traditional financial leadership can be expensive.