When you run a small suite of businesses
The Business of Bookkeeping
A self-confessed workaholic, Jo French clearly enjoys being busy. With her First Class franchise sitting alongside other ventures, she loves the flexibility the business model gives her. While she’s in no rush to pull back her work, she’s slowly starting to plan a more relaxed schedule for the future.
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Does the mix of a young family and a new business bring renewed life balance?
The Business of Bookkeeping
Happily for Akanksha Maheshwari it is possible to enjoy an improved life balance when starting a new venture alongside a young family. While the working hours may shift around a little and the challenges are many and varied, overall the move has been positive and the outlook is exciting.
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How a career in the Army set the scene for this business
The Business of Bookkeeping
Having held senior roles within the Armed Forces, Mark Nolan knew a great deal about commitment to service and how to support people in difficult situations. For the past 8 years he has supported a small team of clients, keeping very close tabs on their businesses. Not surprisingly, they reward him with loyalty and friendship.
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Buying a First Class franchise really got this business going
The Business of Bookkeeping
When Peter Morgan left a career in engineering, he thought starting his own business would be relatively straightforward. However, he soon realised he needed more behind him than just bookkeeping skills. Happily, 12 years on he continues to draw value from the community.
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How it can work when you buy an established business
The Business of Bookkeeping
Having relocated from Interstate, Mary Hackett was delighted to take a role supporting a busy First Class bookkeeper. Little did she know it would become her own business and one that she's now been running for six years. In this podcast, we learn of the benefits of this unexpected 'try before you buy' strategy.
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How working in a different time-zone can help your business
The Business of Bookkeeping
When Victoria Wilkinson took her life and business on an adventure, little did she know it would last for so long and hold the key to a shift in how she sets boundaries with clients. In so many ways the experience has been a game changer.
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“When I’m uncomfortable, I know I’m on the right track”
The Business of Bookkeeping
For Abbey Vu, the move to her own business came after a good deal of planning. She knew it was something she wanted to do, but with a successful career and a young son, the timing had to be just right. We talk to her a few months into her new business.
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A new Mum in a new country with a new business
The Business of Bookkeeping
When Hetal Lakdawala started her business six years ago, she was faced with a number of challenges. Through perseverance and the support of both the First Class network and her local community, she won through. Today her business is running well and she’s enjoying helping others on their path.
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"I'm the Help Desk for my staff"
The Business of Bookkeeping
This year is a 'Happy 21st!' for Renae Pitargue and her First Class Accounts franchise. Having successfully created her ideal business, Renae is now able to step back from day-to-day client management and is enjoying her primary role of support person to her small, dedicated team. When asked why she chose a franchise business, her response is quick and compelling.
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How losing a big client can help you gain clarity
The Business of Bookkeeping
It's the classic small business trap, the 'too many eggs in one basket' scenario. Being aware of the problem is one thing, but it can be hard to avoid. In this podcast, Andrew Walker explains how in the midst of storms and flooding, his business appeared to be sinking too. Happily, today he's well and truly on higher ground in every respect.
info_outlineWhen Jeffrey Phillips left University he walked straight into an accounting career and quickly realised that sitting at a desk all day crunching numbers wasn't for him. With an idea of how he wanted to balance life and work, he bravely started his own franchise business. Twelve years on, he's successfully designed his ideal venture, one where small, agile and mobile are essential ingredients. And it's working rather nicely.