What if the legal risks you’re worried about in business aren’t the biggest problem... it’s the ones you didn’t know to look for? In this milestone 100th episode, I’m joined by small business lawyer and strategist Tracey Mylecharane for a conversation that’s been a long time coming. We’re talking about the real issues we both see too often. Misaligned expectations, poor client onboarding, and the ripple effect that happens when legals and numbers are overlooked.

Tracey breaks down the legal gaps business owners don’t realise are costing them time, money, and energy. We also chat about how working together (yep, she’s our client too) has shifted her perspective on her finances and made running her business feel clearer and more grounded.

If you’ve been relying on templates, winging it with contracts, or assuming your invoice terms are enough, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. It’s packed with insights on what protects you legally, how to build strong systems, and why knowing your numbers goes hand in hand with sustainable growth.

This is the final episode on the podcast for now while I focus on other areas of the business, but it’s far from goodbye. And every conversation, insight and episode in the library is here for you to come back to whenever you need. You’re never doing it alone, and you were never meant to.

Here’s what’s covered:

• The most common legal problems Tracey sees and how to avoid them
• Why client onboarding sequencing matters more than most realise
• How your legal documents can actively support business growth
• The link between strong legal advice and financial clarity
• What changes when you stop DIYing your legals and your finance

Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Connect with Tracey through her
  • Podcast: Rise Up in Business
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
• Book a Discovery Call to work with Accounted For You

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing it all in your business, or like stepping away would make everything fall apart, this episode is for you.

I’m joined by my friend, client and trusted advisor Michelle Broadbent for a real conversation about what it actually means to be supported in business. We talk through the mindset shifts required to grow, the signs you might be ready for change, and what being a CEO really looks like when you’re not stuck in the weeds.

Michelle shares her own experience of realising she didn’t need to manage everything alone, what led her to build a stronger support team, and the impact this has had across her business. She also opens up about how working with us at Accounted For You has given her clarity, confidence and time back, all things she now helps her own clients create too.

This episode is full of honest insights, small steps and practical encouragement to help you stop holding everything together on your own and start building the right support around you.

Here’s what’s covered:

• Why support isn’t a luxury, it’s a CEO-level decision
• Signs you’ve outgrown doing it all yourself
• What to look for in the right support team for your business
• How financial clarity creates space to lead and grow
• One small shift you can make this week to feel less alone in your business.

Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Connect with Michelle through her website, Instagram or LinkedIn
• Book a Discovery Call to work with Accounted For You

Finding the right bookkeeper isn’t about a quick fix or ticking a compliance box. It’s about choosing a partner who gets your business, supports your growth, and gives you the confidence to use your numbers. And the way the relationship starts, your onboarding, says a lot about how it will feel to work together long term.

In this episode, I’m going behind the scenes to show what onboarding with us looks like and why the right fit matters so much. I share the difference between tailored support and bespoke work, when we’ve said no to potential clients (and why), and why following your own business process is essential.

You’ll also hear how we structure our onboarding to give you clarity and support from day one. From discovery calls through to health checks, proposals, welcome packs, and ongoing touch points. And because we don’t believe in surface-level service, I’ll explain how we go beyond compliance to help you strengthen cash flow, refine processes, and build financial confidence as you grow

Here’s what’s covered:

• The importance of choosing a bookkeeper who is the right fit for your business, not the most convenient option.
• Why tailoring matters to us, but going completely bespoke isn’t what we do.
• Signs it may be time to rethink your current bookkeeping support.
• What you can expect from a structured, supportive onboarding process that prioritises both compliance and growth.

Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Xero Money Saver guide here free resource with quick, practical tips to help you save money with the way your Xero is set up and used.