In the 1st episode of Building Better Business by the Numbers, we dive into the 3 Ps every business owner needs to master: People: because the wrong ones can drain both your energy and your profits.Profit: because long hours mean little if there’s nothing left at the end.Performance: because your team and systems define how far your business can grow. We also explore a real-life story of chocolate shop, learning the hard way, how hiring mistakes, lack of process, and chasing quick fixes nearly melted the business from the inside out! If you’ve ever felt stuck on the hamster wheel - exhausted, stretched thin, and questioning if it’s all worth it, this episode will hit home. Listen now: The 3 Ps, People, Profit, and Performance” on SpotifyFollow for more real stories and practical insights → @despinacleanthous   #BuildingBetterBusiness #BusinessPodcast #WomenInBusiness #AustralianBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #Leadership #ProfitGrowth #TeamCulture #AccountingTips #SmallBusinessOwner

Welcome to Building Better Business by the Numbers, the podcast that gets real about what it takes to scale, sustain, and succeed.   Each episode dives deep into the numbers, decisions, and mindset shifts that turn good businesses into great ones. No fluff, no hype, just straight talk, strategy, and stories of real entrepreneurs who’ve done it!   From decoding your profits and pricing smartly, to streamlining systems and scaling sustainably, this is where business owners come to learn how to make their business work for them, not the other way around.   Expect : Honest conversations, practical insights, and a whole lot of clarity.Goal : To help you build a smarter, stronger, and more profitable business, by the numbers.    Subscribe and join the journey to build better!

My 5 step framework for making sure that a business is financial viable to make its first hire without losing money and setting up the business model to scale from 7 figures and beyond.   👇 What you’ll learn:   ✅ How to know if you’re actually ready to hire ✅ The real cost of hiring (beyond salary) ✅ Why most people skip the buffer and regret it ✅ How to set profit-focused revenue targets ✅ What every hire needs to deliver in their first 90 days   🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fgKGJO... 📲 Follow me on Instagram:   / despinacleanthous  

Profit vs cash flow, the most common financial misconception that business owners struggle with.   My aim in this video is to give you easy digestible information that will give you a greater insight of why your numbers never align and what to look at to fix it.   By the end of this video, you’ll understand: ✔️ What profit actually measures (and what it doesn’t) ✔️ Why cash flow is the real fuel of your business ✔️ 3 key reasons profit and cash flow don’t always match ✔️ How to actually read your cash flow — without getting lost in the numbers.   If you want more in-depth videos on how to read your financial statements, leave me a comment below.   If you loved this video, hit that subscribe button.   For more of me, head to my instagram @despinacleanthous

Are you secretly sabotaging your business by trying to control everything? In this video, we’re breaking down how micromanaging is silently destroying your growth and why delegation is the #1 skill you need to master if you want to scale, make real profit, and finally get your time back. You’ll learn: ✅ The mindset shift every successful CEO must make ✅ The hidden costs of doing it all yourself ✅ How to delegate with confidence (without things falling apart) If you’re stuck in the “no one can do it like me” trap, this one’s for you. If you found this helpful, hit that like and subscribe button.

Running a business while raising a family isn’t for the faint-hearted, especially when you want to be incredible at both. I’m getting real about the messy, beautiful juggle of mum life and entrepreneurship. We’re diving into how I set priorities, create boundaries that protect both my time and energy, and most importantly - give myself grace on the days it all feels like too much.   Because truth is you can’t be everything to everyone. And you don’t have to be. 💛 If you’ve ever felt torn between being a present mum and a powerhouse in business, this one’s for you. ✨ Let’s talk real-life balance, not perfection. ✨ Let go of the guilt. ✨ Step into your own version of success.   If you loved this video, hit the like and subscribe button. If you want to see more of me give me a follow on Instagram @despinacleanthous

One of the biggest mistakes business owners make? Paying themselves the WRONG way. If you’re constantly draining your business account or unsure how much you should actually be taking, this video is for you!   I’ll break down: ✅ How to set up systems so you can pay yourself properly (without hurting your cash flow) ✅ Why every business needs an emergency fund + how to build a buffer for tough times ✅ When and how to reinvest in your business so you can grow sustainably   It's time for you to create financial stability & actually enjoy the money you're making without putting your business at risk!   🔥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more

In this video, I’ll walk you through the right way to increase your prices confidently while keeping your clients happy. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why most business owners undercharge and how to shift your mindset ✔️ How to position your offer so it feels worth the higher price ✔️ Simple strategies to communicate price increases without scaring clients away ✔️ The psychology behind pricing and why people happily pay more ✔️ Real-life examples of businesses that raised their prices successfully When was the last time you raised your prices? I'd love to hear it in the comments below. It might be time for an increase!   If you want more of me, like and subscribe to my channel and you can find me on: Instagram: ‪@despinacleanthous‬ Website: www.despinacleanthous.com.au

If you're making good money but still struggling with cash flow, or working too hard for too little return, traditional accounting advice might be the problem.   In this video, I reveal: ✓ Why focusing only on expenses and tax minimisation is holding you back ✓ The crucial shift from cost-cutting to strategic growth ✓ How to identify your true profit drivers (beyond basic P&L statements) If you want to learn more, hit that like and subscribe button!   I'd love to know what you want to learn more about when it comes to the money in your business! Let me know in the comments.   Want to see more of me? Instagram: www.instagram.com/despinacleanthous Website: www.despinacleanthous.com.au

In this video, I’m breaking down the biggest mistakes I made and the 3 game-changing shifts that took me from struggling to scaling. Because we don’t just want to hit $1M, we want to keep it.

In this episode I explain what the balance sheet means and why it's important to know how to read it to make better financial decisions for your business. If you're interested in working with me I offer both accounting and mentoring services. Head to www.lcaccountants.com.au or send me a DM on instagram https://instagram.com/despinacleanthous 

In this episode I explain the financial reports you need to understand so you can build a successful, sustainable and profitable business. If you're interested in working with me I offer both accounting and mentoring services. Head to www.lcaccountants.com.au or send me a DM on instagram https://instagram.com/despinacleanthous 

In today's episode I talk about the most common mistake that hurts business growth and profitability. I explain how I personally dealt with this in my own business and bought it back to life.  If you're interested in working with me I offer both accounting and mentoring services. Head to www.lcaccountants.com.au or send me a DM on instagram https://instagram.com/despinacleanthous 

In this episode I give 3 actionable steps to help you perform a simple financial health check on your business without or without accounting software.  For further detail on topics discussed in this podcast listen: - Episode 3 What are Profit Margins  - Episode 4 Benchmarking If you're interested in working with me I offer both accounting and mentoring services. Head to www.lcaccountants.com.au or send me a DM on instagram https://instagram.com/despinacleanthous 

In this episode of Talk Buisness to Me, I talk about the importance of increasing your prices with inflation.  If you're interested in working with me I offer both accounting and mentoring services. Head to www.lcaccountants.com.au or send me a DM on instagram https://instagram.com/despinacleanthous 

In this episode I get into the 3 simple ways that you can reduce your tax before 30 of June.  Disclaimer: all information is general in nature and does not constitute as advice. Make sure to seek out professional advice.   If you're interested in working with me I offer both accounting and mentoring services. Head to www.lcaccountants.com.au or send me a DM on instagram https://instagram.com/despinacleanthous 

In this episode of "Talk Business to Me," I explain what benchmarking is and how to use it to help assess your business performance against other businesses within your industry.ATO Benchmark Resource: https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/income-deductions-and-concessions/small-business-benchmarks    If you're interested in working with me I offer both accounting and mentoring services. Head to www.lcaccountants.com.au or send me a DM on instagram https://instagram.com/despinacleanthous 

In this episode of "Talk Business to Me," I break down the concept of profit margins, explaining how to calculate both gross and net profit margins and why they are crucial for your business's financial health.   If you're interested in working with me I offer both accounting and mentoring services. Head to www.lcaccountants.com.au or send me a DM on instagram https://instagram.com/despinacleanthous 

In this episode I explain the key difference between revenue and profit and I look for when assessing financial health in a business.  If you're interested in working with me I offer both accounting and mentoring services. Head to www.lcaccountants.com.au or send me a DM on instagram https://instagram.com/despinacleanthous 

In this episode I give you the one simple tool that I teach my clients to use to ensure that their profits are in their accounts at the end of the financial year.  If you're interested in working with me I offer both accounting and mentoring services. Head to www.lcaccountants.com.au or send me a DM on instagram https://instagram.com/despinacleanthous