The boring sh!t in business Podcast with Amy Bajada

EPISODE 39 : Recovering cash on your own terms

All too often I work with clients who primarily want to improve their cash situations in their businesses.  And one of the key strategies that provide support in this area is a review of client payment terms.  In this episode I explore some key elements that make up a robust payment term strategy and discuss ways to ensure you are receipting payments in on your terms.  After all, it is your money.  If this has been an issue for you .. this episode is definitely worth a listen.  A x

EPISODE 38 : Why you should be using Excel for your business

In this week's episode I talk about one of my favourite business tools and that is Microsoft Excel.  Having experienced so many transitions in the financial space over the years, the one thing that has remained a constant and still as impactful, is Excel and spreadsheeting.  A powerful stand alone program in it's own right, using it in conjunction to other business tools we have at our disposal for analysis, review, measurement and reporting enhances the base financial information to provide more meaningful and powerful information to run our businesses.  Take a listen ... 

EPISODE 37 : Let’s hear it for our accountant

In this episode I’m giving some love to Accountants and the misjudged role they play in small business.  As an accountant (in trade, not in nature) often the tasks required to be performed to ensure small businesses are compliant can often be misconstrued for a simple processing role.  Accountants have undertaken years of study and experience and are often under appreciated for the work that goes into getting a business compliant and keeping them compliant.  So this is an ode to understanding this important role they play for your business. … take a listen x

EPISODE 36 : Funding options and small business

In this episode, I wanted to take a moment to explore not only the options of debt and equity funding for small businesses, but to also explore the key differences in these types of funding options and the real impacts that a small business owner should consider when deciding what option may be right for their business.  So join me as we explore this topic further.

EPISODE 35 : Ensuring your numbers are comparable

How lucky are we as business owners to live in a time when we have access to an abundance of analytical information about our businesses … but with great power comes great responsibility!  In this episode I wanted to take a moment to discuss the importance of ensuring that the information we choose to use and the sources of which we choose to draw the information from must be neutralised to ensure that when we do compare the information to make decisions when it comes to our business, that we do so with the information in it’s comparable format … take a listen x

EPISODE 34 : 5 Questions to building a better budget for 2022

In this episode I chat about an article from Paula McMillan, a member of the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) Personal Financial Specialist Credential Committee who suggests that there are 5 key questions you should ask yourself to build a better budget for 2022.  It's an exploration of questions to assist in building the foundations for a successful budget for 2022 given the changes we've been through in 2020/21.

EPISODE 33 : Lets chat about GST

In this episode of the Boring sh!t you need to know in business, I take a look at the basics of GST here in Australia.  Such an edgy subject for most small business owners because there is this cloud surrounding the lack of understanding that forces many to put it in the too hard basket.  So here I wanted break down the stigma attached to this concept of GST, and discuss the basics and the simplicity in which you can tackle GST in your business.  And most importantly, discuss the cash implications and how getting on top of it early can eliminate the stress of meeting those GST payment obligations with dread.

EPISODE 32 : Getting your financial information in order

Boring I know! But hear me out ... I'm a big fan when it comes to keeping things simple.  So this episodes explores the building of financial foundations in your business, and how ensuring that you clearly identify what you want from it, can guarantee you build it for simplicity and success.  The first time!

EPISODE 31 : Sammi Tupper - TSID Clothing

On this weeks episode of The boring sh!t you need to know about business, I am joined by Sammi Tupper, the owner of TSID clothing, an online clothing store on a mission to sell clothing for real women!  Sammi and I explore the journey she has taken to date to transition going from a start up bricks and mortar clothing store to a successful online retailer. It's a great story ... so be sure to have a listen!

EPISODE 30 : Handling debt and good habits to get into

Debt is often synonymous with sleepless nights .. but entering into debt doesn't need to be.  In this episode, we work through ways to change the relationship with debt in business and how to manage the obligations to best work for your situation.