The boring sh!t in business Podcast with Amy Bajada
Ahh, the boring sh!t in business … you know the sh!t I’m talking about! Profit margins, cash flow, forecasting, strategy — the stuff that makes most business owners’ eyes roll. But here’s the truth: these numbers are the heart and soul of your business.
This podcast is for small business owners who want to finally get clear on their cash flow, boost their profit, and build a business that lasts. Each episode breaks down complex financial concepts into straight-talking, practical tips you can actually use. Think of it as your no-BS guide to money management, pricing, and business growth.
I’ve built this platform to bust the stigma that finance is boring. Here, you’ll find education, fun, a little sass, and plenty of real-world strategies that will change the way you look at your numbers. Don’t believe me? Hit play and see how cash flow can actually be kinda sexy. A x
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Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
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.
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
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.
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
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.
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
In this episode I am joined by Jim Bajada, yep ... my dad ... he is however also a CPA, and owner of ezi-Pac, a 3PL and rework solutions business, providing tailored solutions to organisations. We sit down together to talk about SWOT analysis. Strength, weaknesses, opportunity and threats that govern the foundations of solid financial planning and we challenge whether it is still used as an effective strategy for prioritising the allocation of resources and forecasting.
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
On this episode, I walk through the mechanics of one of my favourite financial tools for understanding and tracking your financial information ... Job Costing! Job Costing is easy to implement and can play a really big part in ensuring that your numbers are tracked effectively and improve reporting capabilities for your business.
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Sarah King, the owner of two amazing beauty business brands here in Australia, Husk Beauty Bar, your go-to beauty bar in Diamond Creek Victoria catering to all beauty needs and as one half of the duo that is behind the Australian skincare brand Mali Skincare. Sarah has stopped by to have a chat about her businesses and her journey to uncovering best practice using her financial information.
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
With the challenges we have faced as business owners, the emphasis now is on surviving the crisis we currently face and will be facing for some time to come. So how do we do that? In this episode, I explore options and tips to not only surviving this crisis, but thriving in it also. From forecasting strategies, to redefining success, understanding critical numbers of your business and more. So stay a while ... there may just be something for you here.
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
In this episode I’m excited to introduce you to the lovely Tegan Charles from Relax and Unwind massage therapy. From massage, to facials, detox foot spas, tanning, waxing and some amazing products to compliment her long list of beauty services. Tegan stopped by to chat about the decision she made to up skill in the financial area of her business to transform her service offerings and improve her margins.
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
In this episode I explore the notion that cashflow forecasting is still quite relevant, perhaps even more so, even when cash inflows seem scarce. As business owners, the pandemic has impacted sales and businesses in so many ways, and therefore subsequently cash coming into our business. But cashflow isn't just about organic cash movements in, it's about ALL cash movements. And when obligations and expenses still exist, so too must the management of them. Enter, cashflow forecasting!
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Happy New Financial Year ... In this last episode of the series, I examine how a new year brings new opportunities, and talk about how to hit the ground running and hit those new year goals. You ready?
Welcome to The Boring Sh!t You Need to Know About Business — the straight-talking podcast for small business owners who want to finally get on top of their numbers.
Each week, I break down the boring but critical parts of business — profit margins, cash flow, pricing, forecasting, and financial strategy — and turn them into practical, no-BS tips you can actually use to grow your business.
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