In this episode of Accountants Minute Podcast, Peter Towers, Managing Director of ESS BIZTOOLS, explores how accountants, bookkeepers, and business advisors can put Business Plus+ into action to spark meaningful conversations with SME clients. Learn how this monthly communication tool becomes a gateway to advisory services - covering everything from business planning and R&D to selling a business and improving cash flow. Peter also reflects on industry shifts, including warnings from Chris Jordan and Mark Wickersham on the decline of compliance work, reinforcing the urgent need to evolve into proactive advisory roles. If you're ready to move from insight to implementation, this episode is essential listening.

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In this episode of Accountant’s Minute Podcast, Peter Towers unpacks the urgent need for accountants, bookkeepers, and business advisors to pivot as traditional compliance work continues to decline. Drawing on insights from thought leaders like Mark Wickersham and former ATO Commissioner Chris Jordan, Peter explores how firms can future-proof themselves through proactive, value-adding advisory services. Learn how the Business Plus+ newsletter can become your secret weapon to engage SME clients, build trust, and showcase your expertise far beyond tax returns. If you’re ready to move from "tax preparer" to "trusted advisor," this episode is for you.

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In this special podcast episode, based on the 400th edition of Accountants Minute, Peter Towers delivers a powerful wake-up call for the accounting profession. With compliance work on the decline and automation accelerating, the future belongs to those who embrace their role as trusted advisors. Learn how to diversify your services, implement powerful advisory tools like financial forecasting and virtual CFO support, and make your firm indispensable to SME clients. Featuring insights from thought leader Mark Wickersham and a candid look at the challenges facing SMEs today, this episode is a must-listen for any accounting professional serious about staying relevant—and thriving—in a changing landscape.

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In this Accountants Minute Podcast episode, Peter Towers challenges accountants, bookkeepers, and advisors to step beyond compliance and become strategic leaders in their clients’ growth journeys.

Peter dives into what it really takes to deliver premium advisory services—from implementing performance-driven systems and predictive accounting to mastering business planning and becoming a true "storyteller" for your clients’ future success.

Whether you're advising SMEs or aspiring to be a virtual CFO, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you build scalable, future-focused services—and position your firm at the forefront of the profession.

Don’t miss this call to action as we approach our 400th edition!

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In this episode of Accountant’s Minute Podcast, Peter Towers urges accountants, bookkeepers, and advisors to move beyond compliance work and embrace value-added services. With automation rapidly reducing tax-related tasks, now is the time to step up as trusted advisors, offering strategic insights to help SMEs thrive.

Discover why your future depends on advisory services—and how you can start the shift today.

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In this episode of The Accountant's Minute Podcast, Peter Towers, Managing Director of ESS BIZTOOLS, delves into The Future of Accounting—a crucial topic for accountants, bookkeepers, and business advisors working with SMEs. With over 2 million small businesses in Australia facing increasing financial pressures, is your firm ready to evolve beyond compliance and tax return services?

Peter explores the shifting landscape of accounting, highlighting former Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan’s warning: High-volume, low-margin tax work is unsustainable. Learn how you can transition to advisory-based services, add value to your SME clients, and secure the future of your practice.

Plus, discover the Advisory Intro Package—a simple way to start offering financial and management advisory services within just one week. Tune in for actionable insights and strategies to future-proof your accounting firm.

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Boost your firm’s impact with financial forecasting! In this episode of the ESS BIZTOOLS Accountants’ Minute Podcast, Peter Towers explores how accountants, bookkeepers, and business advisors can elevate their SME clients’ success through effective business planning and predictive accounting. Learn why financial forecasting is crucial for sustainable growth, cash flow management, and strategic decision-making. Discover how to guide SMEs in developing business plans, managing key financial drivers, and leveraging capital-raising opportunities. Tune in to stay ahead in advisory services and help your clients thrive!

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In this episode of Accountants Minute podcast, Peter Towers, Managing Director of ESS BIZTOOLS, explores the crucial role of systems in ‘scaling up’ SMEs. Drawing from real-world business insights and MYOB research, Peter discusses how poor debtor management, inadequate supplier agreements, and lack of cash flow planning contribute to SME failures. He highlights the importance of structured processes, weekly financial tracking and strategic planning to ensure business sustainability. Tune in to discover practical strategies accountants, bookkeepers and business advisors can use to help their clients build robust financial systems and drive growth.

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