Taking care of Surf Coast businesses – Better Business Skill 1:1 Specialist Advisor Program

I have been accepted as an advisor in Accounting Services on the Better Business Skill 1:1 Specialist Advisor Program by the Surf Coast Shire.

My services include setup and training in accounting software and review and implementation of efficient and effective management reporting using a budgeting and reporting software program called Calxa. I am a certified MYOB consultant and a Calxa professional partner. I will meet with clients (and can work remotely using join.me) to identify the management reports required and the systems needed to provide information which will enable them to make better business decisions for organisational sustainability and growth. Services include accounting system review, and recommendations for the best systems to enable the implementation of streamlined budgeting processes, profit and loss forecasting, and cash flow forecasting. Duration 2 hours

The 1:1 Specialist Advice Program is designed to connect Surf Coast businesses to local specialist advice subsidised to help support businesses through the impacts the COVID-19 crisis has had on their business.Eligible businesses will be able to access an initial consultation of professional advice paid for by Council in one of the following categories: Legal , Accounting, Human Resources, Insurance, Business planning, Digital and Marketing,Business coaching.
How does it work?Click on the relevant link below to access the 1:1 Specialist Program.
After completing the online form above, requests will be assessed by the Business Support Team against the selection criteria and matched depending on their needs. Consultations will take place via phone or video conference.If ongoing assistance is required after the initial subsidised consultation, participants can choose to continue to use the specialist service at their own cost.Access to the 1:1 Specialist Advice Program is subject to applicant eligibility.
This is a temporary program that provides limited funding directly to specialist suppliers that are engaged by the Council to support businesses.