Big Dreams Great Teams® with Paula Maidens

Financial Foundations for Smart Team Growth: Essential Money Moves for Scaling with Lisa Turner

• Paula Maidens • Episode 168

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In this essential episode of Big Dreams Great Teams, I’m interviewing Lisa Turner, founder of Accounted For You, a specialised Zero-only bookkeeping practice helping female-led businesses understand their numbers with clarity and confidence. 

With 20 years of experience in finance and accounting and 8 years running her own business, Lisa is passionate about making numbers feel simple. 

In this super practical and easy to digest episode,  Lisa reveals why many business owners feel overwhelmed by their finances and how this leads to avoidance behaviours that can seriously impact your growth potential. She shares practical tips for moving from financial anxiety to confident decision-making, particularly when growing your team.


What You'll Learn:

  • Why understanding your numbers is critical before making hiring decisions
  • The common financial mistakes that may be sabotaging your business growth
  • How to determine if you're financially ready to hire your next team member
  • Practical systems to manage cashflow and prevent tax-time surprises
  • Essential financial reports every business owner should regularly review
  • The crucial difference between revenue, profit, and cashflow
  • Why the "bank balance method" of decision-making is a dangerous trap


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