42 episodes

Elephant Advisory is a prominent accounting and broking firm based in Melbourne, with a successful history of growing Australian businesses. This podcast will feature Elephant team members breaking down every unique challenge of small business ownership in Australia, from the good times, the bad times and the ugly times. With a little help, you'll be prepared to make the right decisions for your business and avoid making our many mistakes. So join us as we begin a podcast journey to improving your small business. www.elephantadvisory.com.au/services/accounting

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Elephant Advisory is a prominent accounting and broking firm based in Melbourne, with a successful history of growing Australian businesses. This podcast will feature Elephant team members breaking down every unique challenge of small business ownership in Australia, from the good times, the bad times and the ugly times. With a little help, you'll be prepared to make the right decisions for your business and avoid making our many mistakes. So join us as we begin a podcast journey to improving your small business. www.elephantadvisory.com.au/services/accounting

    Episode 41 | How the mortgage brokering industry has changed

    Episode 41 | How the mortgage brokering industry has changed

    Welcome to the Elephant on Business Podcast, improving our small business journey together one episode at a time!

    Fan-favourite, Gavin, returns to the podcast to talk about his role as a mortgage broker and how the industry has changed during his time at Elephant Advisory.

    Gav provides his expert insights on what the Royal Commission into Banking has meant for home loans, how our finance team helps clients, and what's in store for the future of the mortgage brokering industry.

    The content of these episodes is based on our own experiences and knowledge and are meant to be general discussions, not advice. We suggest any listener always seek qualified professional advice tailored to their specific needs.

    Watch us: https://www.youtube.com/c/ElephantAdvisory
    Our Website: https://www.elephantadvisory.com.au/
    Our Accounting: https://www.elephantadvisory.com.au/services/accounting

    • 18 min
    Episode 40 | How to make the most of networking and collaboration

    Episode 40 | How to make the most of networking and collaboration

    Welcome to the Elephant on Business Podcast, improving our small business journey together one episode at a time!

    The accountants are back for episode 40. This week, Oz and Sam discuss the importance of networking and getting the most out of the small business community.

    Being a small business owner is tough, which is why effective collaboration can be so pivotal to your business's success and your personal well-being. You'll learn about the value of working with others, how to find fantastic network channels and how to adopt a collective business approach.

    The content of these episodes is based on our own experiences and knowledge and are meant to be general discussions, not advice. We suggest any listener always seek qualified professional advice tailored to their specific needs.

    Watch us: https://www.youtube.com/c/ElephantAdvisory
    Our Website: https://www.elephantadvisory.com.au/
    Our Accounting: https://www.elephantadvisory.com.au/services/accounting

    • 15 min
    Episode 39 | Creating a vision for your business

    Episode 39 | Creating a vision for your business

    Welcome to the Elephant on Business Podcast, improving our small business journey together one episode at a time!

    To kick off 2023, our accountants are back together to discuss how to set goals and create a vision for your small business.

    You'll learn how to identify your business's problems, measure the performance of your operations and set and track your goals, plus much more.

    The content of these episodes is based on our own experiences and knowledge and are meant to be general discussions, not advice. We suggest any listener always seek qualified professional advice tailored to their specific needs.

    Watch us: https://www.youtube.com/c/ElephantAdvisory
    Our Website: https://www.elephantadvisory.com.au/
    Our Accounting: https://www.elephantadvisory.com.au/services/accounting

    • 15 min
    Episode 38 | The top 3 things to monitor in your financial statements

    Episode 38 | The top 3 things to monitor in your financial statements

    Welcome to the Elephant on Business Podcast, improving our small business journey together one episode at a time!

    This week, our accountants team up for an accountants-only episode as they discuss financial statements.

    Financial statements are a critical part of running a small business. However, they're often overlooked by business owners. Sam and Oz cover everything to do with financial statements, including why they are important and the top 3 things you need to look out for.

    The content of these episodes is based on our own experiences and knowledge and are meant to be general discussions, not advice. We suggest any listener always seek qualified professional advice tailored to their specific needs.

    Watch us: https://www.youtube.com/c/ElephantAdvisory
    Our Website: https://www.elephantadvisory.com.au/
    Our Accounting: https://www.elephantadvisory.com.au/services/accounting

    • 24 min
    Episode 37 | How to avoid burnout as a business owner

    Episode 37 | How to avoid burnout as a business owner

    Welcome to the Elephant on Business Podcast, improving our small business journey together one episode at a time!

    As we approach the end of the year, it's as good a time as any to talk about burning out in the world of business ownership.

    We outline the key things we've learnt to help combat burnout, including self-care and dietary advice, setting up your work life and how to get the support you need. If you're a small business owner in Australia, this episode is for you.

    The content of these episodes is based on our own experiences and knowledge and are meant to be general discussions, not advice. We suggest any listener always seek qualified professional advice tailored to their specific needs.

    Watch us: https://www.youtube.com/c/ElephantAdvisory
    Our Website: https://www.elephantadvisory.com.au/
    Our Accounting: https://www.elephantadvisory.com.au/services/accounting

    • 20 min
    Episode 36 | The risks of taking on debt in your business

    Episode 36 | The risks of taking on debt in your business

    Welcome to the Elephant on Business Podcast, improving our small business journey together one episode at a time!

    Debt is a great servant but a terrible master.

    Every business needs access to capital in order to survive. But whilst taking on debt is necessary, it doesn't come without its risks.

    In this episode, we discuss the four main types of business debt, all the pros and cons, plus our advice for how to manage debt safely and effectively within your business. 

    The content of these episodes is based on our own experiences and knowledge and are meant to be general discussions, not advice. We suggest any listener always seek qualified professional advice tailored to their specific needs.

    Watch us: https://www.youtube.com/c/ElephantAdvisory
    Our Website: https://www.elephantadvisory.com.au/
    Our Accounting: https://www.elephantadvisory.com.au/services/accounting

    • 23 min

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