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Business By Design
Business by Design is the podcast for owners who want to start, scale or exit a business. Each week, Stuart Wemyss and Mena Abraham unpack the four things every business must get right: value, engine, reach and team. Using the VERT flywheel, they show how these fit together to build a business that runs without you, and how the choices you make inside the business flow through to your personal wealth, lifestyle and exit options. Every episode is short and to the point, with no fluff and no sales pitches. Go to https://www.vertflywheel.com
Business By Design
Ep 155: When to Rethink Your Advisors- Red Flags With Your Accountant or Advisor
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In this candid episode, Stuart and Mena unpack the red flags that signal it’s time to rethink your accountant or business advisor, and what “great” should look like instead. They start with the biggest warning sign: a reactive advisor who only appears at tax time. From there, they cover a checklist of concerns, including advisors who don’t understand your industry or goals, cling to outdated systems, hide behind vague invoices, sugarcoat tough truths, miss deadlines, or get defensive when you ask questions.
Stuart and Mena draw a clear line between bookkeepers who record history and advisors who help shape your future, forecasting cash flow, pressure-testing plans, and translating numbers into decisions. You’ll learn practical next steps if you spot problems: raise concerns directly, assess whether things improve, then run a clean transition if you switch, ensuring records, logins, and systems are handed over smoothly. They close with “green flags” to seek: proactive contact, plain-English explanations, industry fluency, modern tech for real-time visibility, and a partner who both celebrates your wins and challenges your blind spots. Bottom line: your advisor should add clarity, not confusion, and feel like part of your team, not just a name on your BAS.
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