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The Business of Bookkeeping

Meet members of First Class Accounts, Australia's largest bookkeeping network and learn how and why they got into the business and what they do to succeed. Presented by Robert Gerrish, Founder of Flyi... Read more

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Designing a 3 hour work day

Designing a 3 hour work day

When Trevor Taylor left his role as a Bank Manager, he knew he wanted to change the balance between life and work. It to... Read more

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Training clients to work your way

Training clients to work your way

Parul Mehta has retained most of her clients for years and little by little guides them to work precisely as she chooses... Read more

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The freedom to live and work as you choose

The freedom to live and work as you choose

When Trevor Lindsay stepped away from his corporate career he wanted a lot less commuting and a lot more control. As we'... Read more

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Finding the value in your work

Finding the value in your work

Milton Young didn’t enjoy being in an industry that was undervaluing its customers, so he left the world of Banking and ... Read more

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Fulfilling a lifetime dream

Fulfilling a lifetime dream

Eric Tong has always wanted to start his own small business. With little marketing experience and a country and language... Read more

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Taking work on the road

Taking work on the road

Elisa Mayenco's clients know that they have an intrepid bookkeeper - one who balances the books alongside balancing her ... Read more

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Leaning on the community

Leaning on the community

Now in her ninth year with First Class, Michelle Timperley reckons she gets more and more value from other franchisees a... Read more

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Shining the spotlight on Practice Ignition

Shining the spotlight on Practice Ignition

Practice Ignition eases the on-boarding process for any new clients working with members of the First Class Accounts net... Read more

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​Shining the spotlight on Practice Protect​

​Shining the spotlight on Practice Protect​

Practice Protect is a cyber security solution that helps secure and control sensitive client data for members of the Fir... Read more

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Franchise or go it alone?

Franchise or go it alone?

When Jenny Bayly decided to start her own bookkeeping business she figured she could do it all by herself. Sadly, things... Read more

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A key role in the community

A key role in the community

Following health issues that lead to a forced retirement from his role as a School Principal, Mike Townsend decided to c... Read more

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Knowing you're needed is a good place to start

Knowing you're needed is a good place to start

Samantha Parker loves helping people. It's what drives her, fuels the growth of her business and helps determine her pic... Read more

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Keeping your eye on the prize

Keeping your eye on the prize

Chelsea Sanginiti has experienced her share of highs and lows in her bookkeeping business, but never loses sight of the ... Read more

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Going for growth while balancing work-life

Going for growth while balancing work-life

Anthony Furniss has big plans for his franchise, but with grandchildren and a hobby to keep on track, he's prioritising ... Read more

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Doing your 'due diligence'

Doing your 'due diligence'

When Joy Liu moved to Australia from China, she wasn't about to make any hasty decisions. Before buying her franchise, s... Read more

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Shining the spotlight on HR Central

Shining the spotlight on HR Central

For many in the First Class franchise, an important milestone is the employment of that initial team member. With the ch... Read more

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Go it alone or join the franchise?

Go it alone or join the franchise?

Before Darrelle Puttock started with First Class Accounts she ran an independent bookkeeping business. However it quickl... Read more

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How business has helped Sue settle

How business has helped Sue settle

Sue Jenkins describes herself as something of a 'gypsy', but for now she's happy to be in one place and build her busine... Read more

4 Jun 2019

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Taking time to make the right decision

Taking time to make the right decision

Helen Wood was cautious before starting her First Class business. In fact it took her a couple of years before she final... Read more

21 Jan 2020

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When it feels like your 'patch' is Australia

When it feels like your 'patch' is Australia

Carol Girvan is one of the growing number of franchisees who identify as a 'grey nomad'. Together with her husband, they... Read more

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