The boring sh!t in business Podcast with Amy Bajada
Ahh, the boring sh!t in business … you know the sh!t I’m talking about! Profit margins, cash flow, forecasting, strategy — the stuff that makes most business owners’ eyes roll. But here’s the truth: these numbers are the heart and soul of your business. This podcast is for small business owners who want to finally get clear on their cash flow, boost their profit, and build a business that lasts. Each episode breaks down complex financial concepts into straight-talking, practical tips you can actually use. Think of it as your no-BS guide to money management, pricing, and business growth. I’ve built this platform to bust the stigma that finance is boring. Here, you’ll find education, fun, a little sass, and plenty of real-world strategies that will change the way you look at your numbers. Don’t believe me? Hit play and see how cash flow can actually be kinda sexy. A x
Episodes
EFTPOS surcharges are gone in Australia. But does removing the surcharge mean removing the cost? And could the decisions businesses make in response actually cost them more?
With Australian businesses facing changes to card payment surcharges, many are questioning whether accepting EFTPOS is still worth it. Some are even considering moving back to cash-only transactions.
But before you ditch EFTPOS to save on merchant fees, there's...
Your customers have reasons for not paying. But who's looking after your business while you're busy understanding theirs?
They're having a tough month. Their accounting system isn't working. Someone's been unwell. They're waiting for another customer to pay them.
And because you value the relationship, you give them more time.
Meanwhile, you've paid your staff, covered your suppliers, delivered the work, and you're left wondering w...
You know your prices need to go up.
You've probably known for a while.
But knowing you need to increase your prices and actually knowing what the new price should be are two very different things.
Because picking 5% because it feels reasonable isn't a pricing strategy. And neither is looking at what everyone else is charging and choosing a number somewhere in the middle.
In this episode, we're talking about how to raise your prices...
You probably already have an idea of what makes money in your business.
Your biggest seller. Your most popular service. The thing you call your “bread and butter.”
But when was the last time you actually checked?
Because something can sell well, keep you busy and bring plenty of revenue into the business… without necessarily being as profitable as you think.
In this episode, we’re putting your business on t...
What if, for one episode, we just… solved some stuff?
Because there’s already plenty of conversation about how tough small business is right now.
You know. You’re living it.
So in this episode, we’re doing something different.
I’m taking some of the real problems I hear from sma...
There’s a question I think a lot of business owners are quietly asking right now…
Is my business going to be okay?
Business feels heavy. Customers are taking longer to make decisions. Payments aren’t always landing when they should. Costs are high. And everywhere we turn, we seem to be hearing another story about a business struggling, clo...
When sales slow down, our business-owner brain tends to go straight to one place…
What else can I do?
A new offer. A new service. A new product. A new income stream. Something — anything — that might bring more money through the door.
But what if your business doesn’t actually need anything new right now?
You're booked out. The phone is ringing. The team is flat out. Sales are coming in.
By every traditional measure, business is good.
So… where the hell is the money?
In this episode, I’m coming to you a little differently — not as a financial coach, but as a fellow business owner. Because I know how easy it is to co...
ATO payment plan? Problem moved.
Credit card? Problem moved.
Put your own money into the business? Problem moved.
Delay a supplier? Problem moved.
Don't pay yourself this month? Problem moved.
Sometimes moving a cashflow problem is exactly what your business needs. It can give you bre...
“It’s only 10% off…”
But what if that 10% discount actually wipes out a third of what you were going to make on the sale?
That’s the conversation we’re having this week.
Because discounting isn’t necessarily bad for business. Used strategically, it can help move stock, fill unused capacity, ...
Can Your Business Actually Afford You?
We ask whether our business can afford a new employee, new software, a bigger space or another investment all the time.
But when was the last time you asked whether your business can actually afford you?
Because if your business only works financially because you work for free, work ridiculous hours, take whatever money happens to be left, or continually absorb the jobs the business can't affo...
What happens when you love what you do… but realise passion alone isn't enough to keep the business going?
In this episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Joanne Caruso from Joanne's Temple Colonics and Wellness Centre.
Joanne's journey into business is an incredibly personal one. After more than 30 years in corporate HR, and following some heartbreaking...
How many times have you checked your bank balance today?
If you're like most small business owners... probably more than once.
We often use our bank balance as the scoreboard for our business. If there's money in the account, we feel okay. If it's looking a little tight, we start questioning everything.
But here's the truth...
"Where's my money going?"
If you've ever found yourself typing those words into Google (or ChatGPT), you're certainly not alone.
In fact, it's one of the most common questions business owners search for.
The problem is... Google can give you thousands of possible answers, but it can't tell you what's actually happening in your busine...
Would you buy your own business?
It's a strange question... until you really stop and think about it.
This episode, I'm inviting you to do something a little different.
Forget your to-do list.
Forget your inbox.
Forget the fact that you're the owner for just a little while.
What happens when a business owner stops believing that more sales will solve everything and starts understanding what is really driving the business?
In this episode, I sit down with Karen Ahl, founder of Web-sta, a marketing agency celebrating almost 20 years in business. Karen was actually the very first person to purchase my Cashflow Course, and after first appearing on the podc...
It's the start of a new financial year here in Australia, and everywhere you look, business owners are setting new goals, making new plans, and promising themselves that this year will be different.
But what if we're asking the wrong question?
Instead of focusing on what's next, perhaps we should first understand what the last 12 months were trying to teach us.
In this episode, we'll explore why your business is constantly leaving ...
Have you ever asked ChatGPT a business question and thought:
"Wow... that's actually a really good answer."
You're not alone.
More and more business owners are turning to AI for guidance on everything from pricing and cashflow to hiring, growth, and profitability. And while AI can be an incredibly powerful tool, there's one thing it ...
Have you ever implemented business advice that should have worked... but didn't?
Maybe you've raised your prices and still felt under pressure.
Maybe you've increased sales but your cashflow hasn't improved.
Maybe you've hired staff hoping to create more freedom, only to find yourself more stressed than before.
EOFY is almost here, and whilst there’s plenty of advice floating around about tax deductions, spending money before 30 June, and getting your paperwork in order, some of the biggest mistakes business owners make happen during this period.
In this episode, I share four EOFY mistakes I'll never make again and explain why these seemingly harmless decisions can create unnecessary...
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