She Means Biz

Aly Garrett
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Introducing the She Means Biz podcast with Aly G and Lethal Lee.Bold moves, big wins, women leading the way.

Episodes

  1. Jun 4

    Stop DIY Bookkeeping Disasters

    Bookkeeping can feel simple right up until it becomes a rescue job. We see the same DIY mistakes over and over: quarterly catch-ups done at 11pm, missing receipts, GST coded on a guess, and a Xero file that looks “fine” until an accountant has to rebuild it to satisfy the taxman-ian devil (aka the ATO).  We walk through the habits that keep small biz bookkeeping clean and cheap: doing it regularly, capturing source documents the moment you spend, and using tools like Hubdoc or Dext to store invoices and receipts so you are not hunting through your inbox or a faded docket. We also unpack the setup work that pays off for years, like a chart of accounts that matches how you want to run the biz and consistent coding. Then we get into the messy stuff biz owners trip over: personal versus business spend, meals and entertainment, home office claims, and why a dedicated business account and business credit card reduce both errors and fees. We also touch payroll compliance, STP, penalties, and why Payday Super makes “she’ll be right” payroll a real risk. If you want better cash flow visibility, cleaner BAS and GST, and reporting that actually means something, hit play.  Not so keen on listening or need more info, check this out: 📖 Blog: Bookkeeping tips 💥Bold moves. Big wins. Leading the way. SHE MEANS BIZ IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR SPONSOR All In Advisory | We’re here for you. For real! To help you and your business fly, and flourish, and so you can get back to doing what you do best - running your business. We’re a multi-award winning team of incredible humans (who just happen to be accountants). Basically… we’re all in. Are you?

    26 min

  2. May 14

    AI That Actually Helps Small Business

    AI. Two letters that either fire you up or fry your brain before lunch. No hype, no jargon, no promises that a robot will run your biz while you nap. Aly G and Leethal Lee are two accountants actually using AI every week, sharing the real world use cases that save time for biz owners and their teams. In this ep we unpack what a large language model really is, why it can sound slick and still be completely wrong, and the one habit that changes everything: pause before you start a task and ask whether AI can do the repetitive heavy lifting. From there we split the conversation into two practical lenses, using AI for efficiency (faster admin, less rework) and using it for opportunity (freeing up time for better service, smarter marketing, sharper hiring, and clearer decisions). We share the easiest entry points we've seen actually work. We get honest about the rise of AI slop, how to keep your tone human, why you must review every output, and how to prompt so AI doesn't just nod along or make things up. Plus data security, why free AI can be a risk for biz info, and why an AI policy is basic governance now, NOT a nice to have. If you've been AI curious but unsure where to start, this is your roadmap. Subscribe, share it with a fellow biz owner, and leave a review so more people can find the useful bits without the noise. Not so keen on listening or need more info, check this out: 📖 Blog: Going All In on AI 💥Bold moves. Big wins. Leading the way. SHE MEANS BIZ IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR SPONSOR All In Advisory | We’re here for you. For real! To help you and your business fly, and flourish, and so you can get back to doing what you do best - running your business. We’re a multi-award winning team of incredible humans (who just happen to be accountants). Basically… we’re all in. Are you?

    26 min

  3. Apr 10

    Tax Planning

    Tax planning gets sold like it's a bag of magic tricks. It is NOT! Know the rules, know your numbers, make your moves before 30 June. That is genuinely it. Aly G and Leethal Lee start with the bit most biz owners skip: structure. Sole trader, company, trust, it matters. A LOT. It changes your tax rate, your timing, and the decisions you need to lock in before year end, especially if trust distributions are in the mix. Then they cut through the "just find me a deduction" mindset and bring it back to cash flow, purpose, and risk. Spending money just to chase a deduction is rarely the smartest move. And the taxman-ian devil (aka ATO) can see a lot more than you think. Pre-fill data, Stripe income, crypto matching, third-party reports. Sloppy claims get expensive, fast. Then the practical stuff. Timing your income. Handling unearned income and grants. Writing off bad debts. Reviewing stock. Prepaid expenses. Getting super contributions in before it is too late. Instant asset write-off rules (and why selling that asset later can come back to bite you). Home office and motor vehicle methods people consistently get wrong. The goal is not zero tax. It is the right amount of tax. And a much calmer 30 June. Listen now, then subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a biz owner who could use a better plan before EOFY hits. Not so keen on listening or need more info, check this out: 📖 Blog: Tax Planning doesn't need to be taxing  💥Bold moves. Big wins. Leading the way. SHE MEANS BIZ IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR SPONSOR All In Advisory | We’re here for you. For real! To help you and your business fly, and flourish, and so you can get back to doing what you do best - running your business. We’re a multi-award winning team of incredible humans (who just happen to be accountants). Basically… we’re all in. Are you?

    30 min

  4. Apr 7

    How to Pay Yourself in a biz

    Treating the company bank account like a personal ATM feels great, right up until it's NOT! In this episode, Aly G and Leethal Lee unpack the ways Australian biz owners can pay themselves from a company, why "just transferring funds" is not a strategy, and how a seemingly harmless habit can snowball into a very big later me problem. They walk through the options: salary and wages (think Single Touch Payroll, PAYGW, super, and why the "we'll sort it at year end" approach really doesn't fly anymore), versus dividends and drawings. They also break down what Division 7A actually is in plain English: has the company paid money or expenses on your behalf without the right tax being paid? Once you see it that way, the rules get a lot less scary. From there, it's about the questions that drive smart tax planning: what can the business genuinely afford after tax, suppliers, and growth? What mix of wages and dividends suits your situation? They also bust the "double tax" myth! Plus, the sneaky stuff that quietly ends up in loan accounts: private expenses on the company card, the family holiday that was technically a business trip, entertainment, perks, and all the things that can trigger Fringe Benefits Tax or worse. If you want to pay yourself properly and actually sleep at night, this one's for you. Press play, subscribe, share it with a fellow biz owner, and leave a review so more people stop learning these lessons the expensive way. Not so keen on listening or need more info, check this out: 📖 Blog: How do i pay myself in a company + What is Division 7A 💥Bold moves. Big wins. Leading the way. SHE MEANS BIZ IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR SPONSOR All In Advisory | We’re here for you. For real! To help you and your business fly, and flourish, and so you can get back to doing what you do best - running your business. We’re a multi-award winning team of incredible humans (who just happen to be accountants). Basically… we’re all in. Are you?

    24 min

  5. Mar 24

    Burnout In Business

    This episode is a little different. A little more personal. A little more real. We talk about burnout, not as a buzzword, but as something many founders quietly carry. The pressure, the responsibility, the constant giving of yourself to your biz, your team, and your clients, sometimes without realising how much it is taking from you. It is an honest conversation about what happens when strong people get tired, and why even the most passionate biz owners sometimes need to stop and breathe. This episode also marks a big moment for us. Lethal Lee is stepping away from All In to follow her own next chapter. No drama, no fireworks, just deep respect, gratitude, and the kind of goodbye that comes when people have built something meaningful together. Lee has been part of the All In story, the laughs, the big ideas, the tough days, and the wins, and this conversation reflects on what it means to grow, to change, and to back each other even when paths start to look different. It is about friendship. It is about courage. It is about knowing when to push forward and when to choose a different road. If you have ever had to make a hard decision for your wellbeing, your future, or simply because it was time, this episode will land close to home. Sometimes the strongest move is not holding on. Sometimes it is letting go with gratitude and cheering each other on anyway. Some chapters close. New ones begin. And the best partnerships are the ones that survive the page turn but don't worry, this podcast continues on ... SHE MEANS BIZ IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR SPONSOR Ignition | Spending days engaging clients? Chasing late payments? Dealing with scope creep? We get it. Ignition helps accounting and professional services businesses reclaim time, profitability and cash flow. Automate proposals, billing, payments and workflows in a single platform

    33 min

  6. Mar 7

    Profit Isn’t Cash: The Numbers Every Founder Must Understand

    Strong sales but a weak bank balance? You’re not alone. Many founders feel like they’re winning on paper but losing in cash, and the reason usually comes down to not fully understanding the three core financial reports. In this episode, Aly G and Leethal Lee break down the profit & loss, balance sheet and cash flow in plain English so you can see what your numbers are really telling you. We unpack why profit doesn’t equal cash, the handful of P&L lines that actually drive results, and the hidden cash traps sitting on your balance sheet, from stock and debtors to loan repayments and drawings. You’ll also learn the simple formula that explains where your money actually goes: profit movement + balance sheet movement = cash movement. If you want to stop guessing and start making confident financial decisions in your business, this episode will change the way you look at your numbers. Not so keen on listening or need more info, check this out: ▶️ YouTube: How to Understand Your Numbers 📖 Blog: Mastering your numbers  + I've got profit but no cash  💥Bold moves. Big wins. Leading the way. SHE MEANS BIZ IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR SPONSOR Ignition | Spending days engaging clients? Chasing late payments? Dealing with scope creep? We get it. Ignition helps accounting and professional services businesses reclaim time, profitability and cash flow. Automate proposals, billing, payments and workflows in a single platform

    22 min

  7. Mar 5

    Having It All… or Having What Matters?

    We’ve all heard the promise: you can have it all. But what happens when that empowering idea starts to feel more like a scoreboard you can never win? In this episode, Aly G and Leethal Lee we peel back the highlight reel and talk honestly about ambition, motherhood, mental load and the quiet trade-offs that rarely make it to social media. We share personal experiences of assumptions about career progression and parenting, the simple phrase that changed everything, ask us, don’t guess, and practical ways workplaces can support real life, including navigating Australia’s paid parental leave and making the return-to-work transition smoother. Because the real question isn’t whether you can have it all — it’s what you’re choosing, what you’re sacrificing, and whether that choice is truly yours. Tune in for a conversation about redefining success, setting boundaries that hold, and building a life that actually works for you. 💥Bold moves. Big wins. Leading the way. SHE MEANS BIZ IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR SPONSOR Ignition | Spending days engaging clients? Chasing late payments? Dealing with scope creep? We get it. Ignition helps accounting and professional services businesses reclaim time, profitability and cash flow. Automate proposals, billing, payments and workflows in a single platform

    23 min

  8. Feb 28

    From First Contractor To First Employee: Laws, Money, And Mindset

    Ready to stop doing everything yourself without breaking the business… or your brain? In this episode, Aly G and Leethal Lee work through the real leap from first contractor to first employee, drawing on our lived experiences, the wins, the wobbles, and the “why did we think this was a good idea?” moments. We unpack the mindset shift, the money maths, and the legal guardrails that keep you safe while you scale. We start with the work, not the headcount. Map your tasks. Price your time. Decide what to eliminate, automate and delegate before you add another human to payroll. Then we break down contractor versus employee through the lenses that matter, cost, control, continuity and compliance, plus the warning signs your arrangement is drifting into employee territory. From contracts and awards to STP, payday super and payroll software, we cover the dry stuff that saves you later, with a few honest truths about the emotional side of hiring and firing too. And yes we have a blog on this one .... here tis. If you’re standing at the edge of your first hire and want clarity, confidence and a little courage, this one’s for you. 💥Bold moves. Big wins. Leading the way. SHE MEANS BIZ IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR SPONSOR Ignition | Spending days engaging clients? Chasing late payments? Dealing with scope creep? We get it. Ignition helps accounting and professional services businesses reclaim time, profitability and cash flow. Automate proposals, billing, payments and workflows in a single platform

    24 min

  9. Feb 21

    Bookkeepers, Accountants, VAs, Coaches: Who Does What And When

    In this episode, Aly G and Leethal Lee lovingly dismantle the DIY delusion and spill the tea on who should actually be running what behind the scenes of your business. Because: ✨Your VA isn’t your bookkeeper.  ✨Your accountant might be a good candidate to be your biz coach. ✨ And you? You’re not meant to be all of them at once. We’re talking real financial foundations, what proper bookkeeping actually looks like, why clean numbers change everything, and how the right support team turns chaos into clarity. From payroll and reconciliations to advisory and accountability, this episode draws a very clear line between “helpful” and “high-risk.” If your current system is held together with vibes, crossed fingers and late-night spreadsheet spirals… this is your intervention. Press play if you’re ready to stop guessing, start leading with data, and build a business that can grow without you carrying every role on your back. And don’t stop at this episode, She Means Biz is your ongoing masterclass in building powerful, profitable businesses. Follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone who’s trying to do it all. Because she means business. And so do you. 💥Bold moves. Big wins. Leading the way. And yes we also have a blog on this one ... here tis   SHE MEANS BIZ IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR SPONSOR Ignition | Spending days engaging clients? Chasing late payments? Dealing with scope creep? We get it. Ignition helps accounting and professional services businesses reclaim time, profitability and cash flow. Automate proposals, billing, payments and workflows in a single platform

    30 min

  10. Feb 15

    Building The Right Business Structure Without The Jargon

    Choosing a biz structure shouldn’t feel like spinning a wheel and hoping for the best. In this episode, Aly G and Leethal Lee break down the tea on sole trader vs company vs trust, minus the boring textbook vibes. We’re talking: ✨ The tax traps that catch first-time sole traders off guard (hello, double whammy tax shock 👀)  ✨ Why the ATO has been tightening the screws on payment plans and remitting general interest charges  ✨ How to avoid sliding into a totally preventable debt spiral  ✨ What “asset protection” actually means in real life  ✨ And how your structure impacts funding, privacy, and future growth Then we get real about company life. Yes, there’s the capped corporate tax rate and shiny “separate legal entity” perks… but there are also very real director duties that ASIC and the ATO absolutely enforce. And if you’re selling your own skills? We unpack the personal services income rules that can wipe out that dreamy “company tax advantage.” Trusts? Oh, we go there. Discretionary distributions. Capital gains tax concessions. Flexibility. Wealth-building power. And the ATO’s very clear position that cash needs to match the paperwork. We share the war stories, family law battles, unexpected losses, liquidations, shadow directorship drama, messy money flows, and the lessons that come with them. We break down:  ✔️ Why the modern “company + trust shareholder” stack is popular  ✔️ When that setup doesn’t make sense  ✔️ What you’re really signing when you become a director ✔️ How to balance tax savings against legal risk ✔️ And how to protect yourself from coercive decisions We wrap with a no-fluff setup checklist:  ABN or ACN?  Business name?  GST?  Separate bank accounts (non-negotiable)?  Smart software?  Insurance?  Record-keeping that actually scales? If you’ve been overthinking your structure or low-key avoiding it because it feels confusing, this one’s for you. Make sure to follow the show and join us with bold moves, big wins, women leading the way.  Here is a handy checklist that you may find useful SHE MEANS BIZ IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR SPONSOR Ignition | Spending days engaging clients? Chasing late payments? Dealing with scope creep? We get it. Ignition helps accounting and professional services businesses reclaim time, profitability and cash flow. Automate proposals, billing, payments and workflows in a single platform

    30 min

  11. Feb 11

    From Spark to Strategy: Starting Your Biz

    Every biz starts with a spark, that cheeky little idea that won’t let you sleep or shampoo in peace. In this episode, we dive into the thrilling (and sometimes terrifying) early days of turning your “what if” into a real-deal biz. Hosts Leethal Lee and Aly G unpack how to validate your idea, build confidence, and back yourself before the bank will. We talk biz plans (yes, really), branding blunders, and why being bold, brave, and agile isn’t just cute inspo, it’s essential. You’ll hear the juicy story of how All In Advisory came to be, why talking to literally anyone about your idea matters, and the tools and mindset you need to go from dreamer to doer. Whether you’re in the “is this a side hustle or nah?” phase or knee-deep in rebrands this one’s for you. 🎯 Takeaways: Why your biz plan is your North StarHow branding fear held them back, and what changedFree tools, pro tips & starting like you mean itThe power of consistently showing up💬 Mantra of the episode: Start how you want to continue. Be bold. Be brave. Be all in. SHE MEANS BIZ IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR SPONSOR Ignition | Spending days engaging clients? Chasing late payments? Dealing with scope creep? We get it. Ignition helps accounting and professional services businesses reclaim time, profitability and cash flow. Automate proposals, billing, payments and workflows in a single platform

    25 min
  12. Meet Aly G & Lethal Lee | All In from Day One

    Feb 6

    Meet Aly G & Lethal Lee | All In from Day One

    Welcome to the very first episode of She Means Biz, the podcast where bold moves meet big wins, hosted by your resident straight shooters: Aly G and Lethal Lee. We’re kicking things off with a peek behind the scenes, who we are, why we started this podcast, and what happens when two award-winning accountants decide they’re so done with boring biz talk and ready to build something that actually hits. Aly G is the go-to voice for biz owners who want real talk, not recycled advice. Lethal Lee? She’s the strategy sniper, always three steps ahead with systems and smarts. Together, we’re here to bring you a podcast that cuts through the noise, no jargon, no sugar-coating, just real talk for real biz owners. This episode is part origin story, part manifesto, and all heart. If you're building a biz and want insight with impact (plus a few laughs along the way), you're in exactly the right place. SHE MEANS BIZ IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR SPONSOR Ignition | Spending days engaging clients? Chasing late payments? Dealing with scope creep? We get it. Ignition helps accounting and professional services businesses reclaim time, profitability and cash flow. Automate proposals, billing, payments and workflows in a single platform

    23 min
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Introducing the She Means Biz podcast with Aly G and Lethal Lee.Bold moves, big wins, women leading the way.

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    Aly Garrett
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