What a business adviser does, how it differs from your accountant, and what working with Arthouse Advisory looks like for owners in Wollongong, the South Coast, Southern Highlands and Sydney.
By Patrick Artese, Founder, Arthouse Advisory
The short answer: a business adviser helps owners make the big calls and get them moving: growth, pricing, margin, cash and how the business runs. Your accountant keeps the books, tax and compliance right, and an adviser works with you on what to do next. Arthouse Advisory is based in Wollongong and works with owners across the Illawarra, the South Coast, the Southern Highlands and Sydney, in person and online.
What does a business adviser actually do?
Owners usually bring us one question that's been sitting on the desk for a while. Should we open a second site? Why isn't the extra revenue showing up in the bank? Why does every decision still come back to me? We form a view of what's really going on, test it against your numbers and your people, agree the first move with you, and help get it moving.
How is that different from my accountant?
Your accountant looks after your books, tax and compliance, and that work matters. An adviser works on the decisions those numbers point to. The best results usually come when the two work together, and we're glad to work alongside your accountant.
What do owners in our region ask about most?
- Margin: "We're busier than ever, so why isn't profit following?" See Busy isn't the same as profitable.
- Cash: "Sales are up but cash is tight." See Why is cash tight when the business is growing?
- Running the business: "Everything still comes through me." See When the business outgrows the way it's run.
- Growth: "Which opportunity do we back first?" See How to grow without the wheels falling off.
Do you only work locally?
No. We're based in the Illawarra and work in person across Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, the Shoalhaven, the Southern Highlands and Sydney. We also work online with businesses across Australia.
What does it cost?
Every business is different, so we start with a conversation. Our plans page explains how working with us is set up.
Frequently asked questions
What does a business adviser do?
A business adviser helps owners make big decisions on growth, pricing, margin, cash and how the business runs, and helps get them moving. It's different from accounting, which covers the books, tax and compliance.
Is there a business adviser in Wollongong?
Yes. Arthouse Advisory is based in Wollongong and works with owners across the Illawarra, the South Coast, the Southern Highlands and Sydney, in person and online.
How do I start?
Take the free Self-check for a short report on where to look first, or get in touch to talk it through.
Where to go next
See our services, read about Arthouse, start with the free Self-check or talk to Patrick.
About the author: Patrick Artese is the founder of Arthouse Advisory, a business adviser with 15+ years of experience across 10+ industries. Read Patrick's story
