How it can work when you buy an established business
Release Date: 11/28/2025
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
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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”
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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
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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"
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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
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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.
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How new technology is impacting this business
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Just into her 12th year, Jackie Becker intends to stay with her business for many years to come. Today we discuss her experiences trialling new software and indeed we attempt to handover some of the dialogue to ChatGPT. Jackie tells us how she makes good use of the service within her business and this ‘live test’ is pretty impressive.
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Ten years in and new options are on the table
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We last caught up with Gary Jones a little over 5 years ago and today he explains how he’s maintained much of the remote working capabilities that evolved during the COVID 19 period. Gary has grown his business, grown his team and increased the ways in which his working life can shift in the future.
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When it’s time to control your own destiny
The Business of Bookkeeping
From early in his career, Shaun Rafferty has worked with movers and shakers in the worlds of consulting and digital advertising and has contributed to the success of a number of market leaders. However, as industries and opportunities evolved and shifted during COVID, so too did Shaun’s thinking. We catch up with him less than a year into his own business and his new path is becoming clear.
info_outlineHaving 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.