Highspire CEO Paul Atherton on Back Office Efficiency in Construction

Love the glass walls? Check the fine print first. 📜✨ Falling in love with an office is easy, getting out of a bad lease isn't. Before you sign away your cash flow, run through these 9 non-negotiable checks. 📌 Hit save so your future self (and CFO) can thank you later. #OfficeLease #CommercialRealEstate #FounderTips #CommercialLease #ManagedOfficeSpace #RealEstateTips #BusinessGrowth #AIHP

What's one business decision you wish you'd made sooner? For us, it was systemising our budgeting process, I know I know, we should know better! 🫣 We used to create spreadsheets we didn't look at. Now, we track monthly and make decisions based on real numbers. How about you? What did you delay that, in hindsight, was a game-changer?

Here's how we actually connect a founder's strategy to their financials: (Most people assume this happens automatically) We start with something like a Business Model Canvas. It forces a conversation founders keep avoiding: what actually drives this business, before anyone opens a spreadsheet. Most owners can tell you their revenue number and their highest costs. But few have truly thought through what truly “drives” the business. Once that's clear, we look at their goals and use a tool like an Impact-Competency matrix to figure out where the team's effort should actually be going. Then, and only then, do we look at whether the financials reflect that focus. Usually they don't. Usually the business is spending time and money on things that feel productive but don't move the 2 or 3 things that actually matter. From there, we cascade it: annual goals become quarterly targets, quarterly becomes monthly, monthly becomes a weekly rhythm. Every weekly number should trace back to something decided in the annual plan. This connection between strategy and execution is, in my view, the real differentiator in this work.

Stability you can plan for. Benefits should help a business feel more confident - not create more uncertainty at renewal. ClearBenefits.ca takes a program-manager approach, helping advisors and decision makers think beyond the quote and focus on fit, structure, budgeting, and long-term value. Because when the plan feels steady, owners can lead with more confidence, CFOs can budget with more clarity, and employees can feel supported in real life. Plan ahead. Lead with confidence. #ClearBenefits #GroupBenefits #BenefitsStrategy #BusinessOwners #CFO #EmployeeBenefits #BudgetConfidence #HumanSideOfBenefits

Stability you can plan for. Benefits should help a business feel more confident - not create more uncertainty at renewal. ClearBenefits.ca takes a program-manager approach, helping advisors and decision makers think beyond the quote and focus on fit, structure, budgeting, and long-term value. Because when the plan feels steady, owners can lead with more confidence, CFOs can budget with more clarity, and employees can feel supported in real life. Plan ahead. Lead with confidence. #ClearBenefits #GroupBenefits #BenefitsStrategy #BusinessOwners #CFO #EmployeeBenefits #BudgetConfidence #HumanSideOfBenefits

BizCover’s State of Small Business Owners 2026 report reveals the hidden pressure behind business ownership: 📅 31.7% have never taken a full week off since starting their business ⏰ Among owners working 60+ hour weeks, that rises to 60% 🤒 61.2% worked through illness in the past year rather than take time off For owners struggling to carve out time for themselves, small changes can go a long way. Delegating to trusted team members, automating repetitive tasks and reviewing cashflow support options—like a business line of credit or invoice finance—can help ease short-term pressure and create space to step away. Because taking time off isn't neglecting your business. It's part of sustaining both yourself and the business you've worked so hard to build. #TrendingNews #SmallBusinessAustralia #AussieBusiness #BusinessOwners #EntrepreneurLife #WorkLifeBalance

Budgeting isn’t just for big businesses. For founders, a simple budget can bring clarity to cash flow, help plan upcoming outflows, and support smarter business decisions. The key isn’t complexity—it’s knowing what’s coming in, what’s going out, and where the gap stands. Swipe through to uncover 5 common budgeting myths founders believe—and the reality behind them. 📊 #BusinessBudgeting #FinancialPlanning #CashFlowManagement #BusinessFinance #StartupFinance #LadAndAssociates

Being busy can feel productive, but it doesn't always mean you're moving the business forward. For business owners, the goal isn't to spend more time working. It's to spend more time on the decisions that actually matter. When your finances are organized and you have clarity around your numbers, you can focus on growth instead of constantly putting out financial fires. Busy keeps you moving. Clarity helps you move in the right direction.

📖 Have you checked out City Girl Network's Business Budgeting Guide? We're pleased to feature in this practical resource, which breaks down business budgeting into clear, jargon-free advice. From understanding the key financial metrics every business owner should know to managing cash flow with confidence, the guide is packed with useful tips to help you stay on top of your finances. Powered by Starling, it's a great read for anyone looking to take the guesswork out of budgeting and make more informed business decisions. Take a look here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eskzv9NB #Brighton #BusinessBudgeting #BusinessFinance

Financial clarity is not about having perfect numbers. It is about knowing what your numbers mean and being able to act on them. Here is a quick checklist we use at Optima Partners when assessing financial clarity for WA business owners. How many can you tick? Want to build better financial clarity in your business? Our team works with WA business owners to make financials useful, not just compliant. https://lnkd.in/g_7wN9_j #OptimaPartners #FinancialClarity #BusinessAdvisory #CashFlow #ProfitMargins #PerthBusiness #WABusiness #SmallBusiness