Where I was

I started out as a home based solo chartered accounting practice in 1999, leaving the security of a mid tier firm hoping that I was going to make more money by working less and having all this freedom.

10 years in I was at my wit's end. I was working ridiculous hours with my day starting at 4am reviewing jobs so my staff could finish work while I was in back to back appointments. 

Something had to change!

What I did

I went back to basics, reconnected with my vision for practice and my life and went through every part of my business with a fine tooth comb.

In 2008 I made the following changes:

systemised every process in our office

implemented paperless office technology and a document management system

realised that my knowledge, skills and expertise was a valuable commodity and started charging accordingly

saying no and letting go of  clients and staff who weren't the right fit

This had me falling back in love with my practice, our family had a sea change and I cracked the code on having a better practice and a better life!

Where I am now

I sold my practice in 2017 for an attractive multiple, enjoyed completely the last couple of years of my sons' high school, travelled overseas with my husband and now are enjoying the freedom of living on purpose.

I am more abundant than ever in time, money and energy and I feel privileged and fulfilled that I now get to share my experience, learnings and strategies with small and solo accounting practices who are where I was.