In episode 104, Julianna welcomes listeners to the year 2026 after a hiatus. She discusses the importance of building businesses that enhance life rather than detract from it, based on three personal guiding words: alignment, simplicity and life. Julianna shares her reflections on prioritising mental and physical health, making intentional business decisions and simplifying systems to support living well. She emphasises the significance of understanding business numbers for informed decision-making and encourages listeners to adopt small, consistent changes to align their businesses with their desired lifestyles. Using a personal story about her father's hospitalisation, she underscores the value of being present in life’s important moments and maintaining a business that allows for such flexibility. The episode closes with practical steps for simplifying business processes and improving financial clarity.

00:00 Welcome to 2026: Designing a Life-Supporting Business

01:06 Personal Intentions for 2026: Alignment, Simplicity and Life

03:24 The Challenges of 2025 and the Importance of Business Alignment

05:09 A Personal Story: The Importance of Clarity and Numbers

09:21 Practical Steps for a Balanced Business and Life

13:01 Living Intentionally in 2026 and Beyond

15:20 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

If you are listening to this podcast, chances are you are already on your way to exploring your numbers with a desire to understand and master your business finances, realising the transformative power that numbers hold for your business success.

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In this episode of 'Prosperity on the Horizon,' Julianna discusses the behind-the-scenes work bookkeepers do to prepare for the festive season. She shares her personal holiday plans and explains the importance of maintaining accurate accounts even during the holidays. Julianna provides practical tips for business owners to help support their bookkeepers, ensuring a smoother year-end wrap-up. She also introduces a 'Three Week Business Reset' program to help businesses start the new year with clarity and confidence. The episode concludes with holiday wishes and a heads-up about the podcast's break, with a promise to return refreshed in the new year.

00:00 Introduction and Festive Season Plans

01:35 Behind the Scenes: Bookkeeping During the Holidays

02:29 Month-End Processes and Business Health

04:28 How Business Owners Can Support Bookkeeping

06:04 The Importance of Clean Books

07:03 Encouragement and Resources for Business Owners

08:22 Conclusion and Holiday Wishes

If you are feeling like you’re doing everything but nothing seems to work, it’s crucial to get your business back on track. If you are ready to master the ability to use your numbers for maximising your profit and cash in your business, be the first to be notified about our ‘3-Week Business Reset’ and start building your dream business and life!

We will continue to cover topics that matter most to you - from unlocking profit opportunities to simplifying financial processes.

If you are listening to this podcast, chances are you are already on your way to exploring your numbers with a desire to understand and master your business finances, realising the transformative power that numbers hold for your business success.

To help you on your journey of building a thriving business with healthy cash flow, I’ve published a podcast series (Episodes 1-8) to highlight the biggest mistakes that prevent businesses from succeeding. To assist you in maintaining a healthy cash flow in your business, I walk you through The 7 Deadly Cash Flow Sins and give you tips and strategies on how to overcome them.

You can grab a free copy of my e-book ‘The Seven Deadly Cash Flow Sins’ right here, right now.

Is your business making money but your bank account doesn’t show it? Use this FREE 7-Point ‘Plug the Profit Leaks’ Checklist to fix the gaps, take back control and start paying yourself with confidence.

Download our SMART GOAL SETTING guide which will help you achieve your business dreams in 2025!

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In this episode of 'Prosperity On The Horizon,' Julianna breaks down how to evaluate the profitability of your business by examining key financial metrics. She emphasises the importance of understanding revenue, gross profit, payroll costs, operating expenses, accounts receivable, and net profit. Julianna provides practical tips for interpreting these numbers to ensure your business is healthy and sustainable. She also highlights the importance of regular financial reviews and offers a sneak peek into the 'Three Week Business Reset' programme to help business owners gain financial clarity and confidence for 2026.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:18 Understanding Your Business Numbers

01:35 Revenue: The Top Line

02:29 Gross Profit: Digging Deeper

03:41 Payroll Costs: Managing Your Team

04:52 Operating Expenses: Keeping Control

07:48 Accounts Receivable: Ensuring Cash Flow

09:50 Net Profit: The Bottom Line

11:53 Conclusion and Next Steps

If you are feeling like you’re doing everything but nothing seems to work, it’s crucial to get your business back on track. If you are ready to master the ability to use your numbers for maximising your profit and cash in your business, be the first to be notified about our ‘3-Week Business Reset’ and start building your dream business and life!

We will continue to cover topics that matter most to you - from unlocking profit opportunities to simplifying financial processes.

If you are listening to this podcast, chances are you are already on your way to exploring your numbers with a desire to understand and master your business finances, realising the transformative power that numbers hold for your business success.

To help you on your journey of building a thriving business with healthy cash flow, I’ve published a podcast series (Episodes 1-8) to highlight the biggest mistakes that prevent businesses from succeeding. To assist you in maintaining a healthy cash flow in your business, I walk you through The 7 Deadly Cash Flow Sins and give you tips and strategies on how to overcome them.

You can grab a free copy of my e-book ‘The Seven Deadly Cash Flow Sins’ right here, right now.

Is your business making money but your bank account doesn’t show it? Use this FREE 7-Point ‘Plug the Profit Leaks’ Checklist to fix the gaps, take back control and start paying yourself with confidence.

Download our SMART GOAL SETTING guide which will help you achieve your business dreams in 2025!