Network Success: Northside Notables
Welcome to "Networking Success: Northside Notables," a podcast dedicated to showcasing the remarkable success stories and valuable business insights from high-performing members of BNI Melbourne's North and Inner-West.
Hosted by Lisa Thomas, the Regional Director of BNI Melbourne's North and Inner-West, this podcast provides a platform for local entrepreneurs and business leaders to share their journeys, achievements, and expert advice.
Each 30-minute episode features an in-depth conversation with a different notable business owner from the BNI community. Our guests discuss their backgrounds, the unique aspects of their businesses, and the milestones they've achieved. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the challenges they've faced, the strategies they've employed, and the role that BNI has played in their business growth.
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a budding business owner, or simply interested in the stories of local business leaders, "Networking Success: Northside Notables" offers inspiration, practical advice, and a deeper understanding of the power of networking.
Join us as we celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit, uncover the secrets to success, and explore the dynamic business landscape of Melbourne's North and Inner-West. Tune in to connect, learn, and grow with us!
Network Success: Northside Notables
Beyond the Numbers: Merly Dizon on TLC-Style Accounting and Smarter Business Growth
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Season 2 of Network Success: Northside Notables launches with Merly Dizon, Principal of Inno Meros Accounting, a boutique firm helping Melbourne SMEs turn financial clarity into confident growth.
Drawing on 18 years across audit, tax and credit management, Merly explains why accounting should deliver more than compliance—it should give owners the data and guidance to sleep easy and scale sustainably. She outlines:
- The “tender-loving-care” service philosophy that sets Innomeros apart
- Red-flag signs you’ve outgrown your current accountant—and what great advice looks like
- A real-world rescue of a family retail business that went from cash-flow crisis to Christmas sales success
- Practical steps to keep accurate records, forecast cash and avoid common SME missteps
- Her journey as a female founder in a traditionally male field, and how BNI’s givers-gain mindset accelerated her firm’s rise
Whether you’re launching a start-up or steering an established company through choppy markets, this conversation delivers actionable finance insights you can implement today.
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite app—search “Network Success: Northside Notables.”
Learn more about Merly’s work at innomerosaccounting.com.au.
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