The boring sh!t in business Podcast with Amy Bajada

EPISODE 29 : Tash Harris - Suga Mumma Bakes

I'm excited about this episode, as I get to sit down with the lovely Tash Harris from the delectable Suga Mumma Bakes to talk about turning a passion hobby into a thriving business.  Everything from growth to change, building a business to suit personal needs whilst still ensuring the financial stability for her family.  It's a great discussion, I certainly loved every minute of this chat and I know you will too.

EPISODE 28 : Collecting money

Henry Ford said ... "it's not the employer who pays the wages, employers only handle the money.  It is the customer who pays the wages."  In this episode, I talk about the dreaded concept of collecting money but more importantly examine the strategies that are available to ensuring that this process isn't all consuming or stressful and can actually be successful each and every time.

EPISODE 27 : Neil Lofts - ezi-Pac

Neil Lofts from ezi-Pac 3PL and Rework solutions joins me on today's podcast to talk about logistics and small business.  Logistics whilst commonly associated with big business, is a feature of any and all product based businesses.  Neil and I talk through the components of an effective logistics strategy for any business regardless of size, and discuss why getting the costing right is so important for a businesses growth.

EPISODE 26 : Financial Coach vs Accountant/Bookkeeper, a perspective

In today's episode I get to address one of the most commonly asked questions I get asked ... and that is about what I do vs an Accountant/Bookkeeper.  Here I challenge the notion whether my role in small business replaces the roles of an Accountant or Bookkeeper in a business, and explore the differences.  I'm excited to share my response to this and provide more insight into how I can help.

EPISODE 25 : Welcome 2021, looking forward to seeing what’s in store

In my first Episode back for 2021, and as we settle back in after a much needed break, it's time to dust off the cobwebs, put away the excuses and pull out the stops to ensure that every strategy, task, or change that you make in 2021 counts ... Here we explore a few things you can put on your list to get you started and get you heading in the right direction this year.

EPISODE 24 : What awaits small business in 2021?

What a strange year 2020 has been .. the shift in the way we work and the behaviours of our consumers at the forefront of business reaction to the global pandemic.  But hey, what an amazing set up for 2021 … if 2020 has taught us anything its to learn from the events and reactions and to use this information to set yourself up for a largely successful 2021.  In today’s final episode for the series and for 2020, I explore the focus I think will be at the forefront of 2021, and how there is a real opportunity to create an innovative business model to see to it that you succeed in 2021. 

EPISODE 23 : 6 months down ... What can you do now to prepare to end the financial year on a high

May sound a little insane ... but getting a jump start on thinking about ending the financial year on a high should start now! The detail is in the planning and with 6 months of understanding under your belt, now is the perfect time to reflect, adjust, create change and plan for how to either catch up or increase profitability through review and understanding. Stay with me as we chat about ways you can prepare.

EPISODE 22 : Mini Habits

Ever found yourself struggling to get through certain tasks, or achieve the forecasts and cash flow balances you set out to achieve in the first place?  Perhaps the concept of mini habits might be for you.  I came across a concept my Stephen Guise a few years ago in relation to breaking behaviours or tasks down into "stupid small" achievable behaviours to eliminate the feeling of failure and therefore create more feelings of achievement.  Whilst Stephen attached this concept to weight loss, I think there is something to be said for adopting the same mindset changes for tackling most things in our lives, and even in our businesses.  Join me as I discuss the fundamentals of Stephen's concept of mini habits and discuss ways you can adapt this change to achieve business success.

EPISODE 21 : Sinem Ibrahim - Maze Activewear / Sin Digital

In this episode, I am so very excited to have the beautiful Sinem Ibrahim from Maze Activewear and Sin Digital join me.  An amazing business woman running not only two very successful businesses but also a very busy household.  But unwaveringly successful in everything she does.  Sinem takes a moment out of her very busy schedule to talk about the positive impact learning more about her numbers in her business has had on how she operates and the decisions she makes.

EPISODE 20 : The Balance Sheet, a forgotten report

In this episode we talk all things Balance sheet.  The "what" you say?  The Balance Sheet ... the forgotten report.
I've been in finance now for over 20 years and worked with some amazing business owners, and it still plagues me as to how many don't refer to their Balance Sheets, know what it is, or even if they have one. 
So I'm here to give the Balance Sheet some love, and hopefully provide business owners with some insight in to how it can be potentially dangerous to ignore it.  So lets jump in.