Author: Ewen Fletcher

All businesses have waste and no this is not what ends up in the bin! It is instead waste in the form of lost profits and inefficiency. At Sharp Accounting we have found that these waste reviews will provide a minimum saving of 10% of your business overheads (with up to a 30% reduction in…

Historically the word profit has sometimes been associated with greed, with a common observation being that if you focus on this (profit), you are just in it for the money. Ewen explains why this couldn’t be further from the truth, and explains exactly what profit means and how business owners should think about it in…

Do you know what products or services you are making money and which you are losing money on? When was the last time you did a thorough review to really get to know exactly where your business is at? Watch this short video as Ewen shares why this is so important. Notice: JavaScript is required…

Ewen challenges you to rethink your fixed costs – are they actually fixed? When was the last time you reviewed your contracts? There could be some significant savings for your business by ensuring you regularly review and manage your overheads and fixed costs.

In the realm of business expansion, customer retention emerges as a powerful catalyst for growth. Astonishingly, statistics reveal that it is six times more cost-effective and efficient to secure a sale from an existing customer compared to acquiring a new one. Not only do satisfied customers display increased loyalty, but they also foster repeat transactions…

As a growing business, measuring performance and achieving growth requires a solid framework of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). However, it’s crucial to go beyond measuring KPIs and ensure reflection, discussion, and accountability. In this article, we present a simple and effective way to link KPIs to a reporting and accountability framework, empowering your business to…

As a business owner, regaining control of your business is crucial for sustainable growth and personal well-being. The constant work hours, increasing stress, and impact on personal life can be overwhelming. In this article, we’ll explore three essential tools that can help you regain control, achieve financial and time freedom, and set your business on…

Are you feeling out of balance in your business? Ewen explains the basics of the Three Freedoms Business Model and how that can help you get balance back.

We all have days where we nail our work and feel like it’s been a great day! How do you encourage your team to have more great days and fewer days where they feel they’ve achieved nothing? Ewen explains the principles to define a great day’s work in this short video.

If you’re a primary producer, tune in to Ewen’s short video on some reminders to help you with your tax planning.

Feeling like a slave to your business? It’s your business, you make the rules. No more excuses! Ewen shares what you need to do to regain control in this short video.

In our latest News Update, we discuss the latest Federal Budget and how it impacts small businesses. We also remind you about the upcoming superannuation changes when paying employees from 2026 and a reminder about the changes to anyone with a superannuation balance of above $3M. And last but not least, the end of the…