Accountant's Minute's Podcast

Most accountants and bookkeepers still deliver what SMEs have come to expect: an annual set of accounts and a tax return. But what if that’s no longer enough? In this powerful episode, Peter Towers, founder of ESS BIZTOOLS, challenges the profession to step up and become the trusted strategic advisor every SME desperately needs. From real-time financial insights to weekly performance reviews, Peter reveals how you can help clients make better decisions – faster – using tools like KPI dashboards, business health checks, cash flow forecasting, and the 52-Week Business Enhancement System. Discover how to: ✅ Build retainer-based, Virtual CFO services ✅ Set up weekly and monthly reporting rhythms that drive accountability ✅ Use business evaluations, checklists, and survival strategies to lift SME performance ✅ Add real value beyond compliance – before AI and automation redefine your role If you're ready to stop reporting history and start shaping the future for your clients, this episode is your roadmap. You