Dec 6, 2024

In this episode of Accountants Minute Podcast (based on Issue 388), we explore the transformative power of advisory services and how they can future-proof your firm in an ever-evolving business landscape. As traditional compliance-based roles face increasing automation and market competition, firms must pivot toward...

Dec 2, 2024

In this insightful episode of Accountant’s Minute (based on Issue 387), Peter Towers, Managing Director of ESS BIZTOOLS, dives deep into the transformative role accountants can play in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by adopting a proactive advisory approach. He emphasises the limitations of traditional...

Nov 27, 2024

In this episode of Accountants Minute Podcast, Peter Towers, Managing Director of ESS BIZTOOLS, dives into the essential role of accountants and advisors in supporting SMEs through challenging economic conditions. Peter explores the gap in advisory services offered to SMEs and highlights how accountants can transform...

Aug 30, 2024

The success of SMEs in challenging economic times is increasingly tied to the advisory services provided by accountants. High interest rates, inflation, and business failures are creating significant hurdles, and many SMEs lack the fiscal management skills needed to navigate these issues. Accountants can play a vital...

Aug 27, 2024

In this episode of the ESS BizTools podcast, host Peter Towers, Managing Director of ESS BizTools, introduces the Tradie Charge Out Rate Calculator, a powerful tool designed to help tradespeople accurately determine their charge-out rates. The article emphasises the importance of setting rates that not only cover costs...