Ranked #1
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
31 Mar 2020
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27mins
Ranked #2
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
7 Oct 2019
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19mins
Ranked #3
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
12 Feb 2019
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18mins
Ranked #4
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
14 Jan 2019
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25mins
Ranked #5
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
16 Jul 2019
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19mins
Ranked #6
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
8 Oct 2018
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29mins
Ranked #7
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
22 Apr 2019
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24mins
Ranked #8
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
24 Sep 2019
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21mins
Ranked #9
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
19 Nov 2019
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26mins
Ranked #10
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
26 Mar 2019
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24mins
Ranked #11
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
4 Nov 2019
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28mins
Ranked #12
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
23 Oct 2018
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26mins
Ranked #13
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
12 Mar 2019
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24mins
Ranked #14
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
20 Nov 2018
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18mins
Ranked #15
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
21 May 2019
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25mins
Ranked #16
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
6 Jan 2020
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22mins
Ranked #17
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
21 Oct 2019
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18mins
Ranked #18
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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27mins
Ranked #19
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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24mins
Ranked #20
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
2 Dec 2019
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22mins