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Chasing the Dream! - How to Grow a Business in these Amazing Times

Many small business owners struggle to grow a successful business because of a lack of knowledge of the key areas to focus on. Our book, ‘Chasing the Dream – How to Grow a Business in these Amazing Times!’ provides a guide on how to create a business full of meaning and purpose.

It may sound simplistic but basically there are just four ways to create a more profitable and valuable business.

These 4 fundamental strategies will help you win more customers, motivate them to come back to you more often, prompt them to spend more when they do and improve the processes in your business to ensure that you can manage the growth.

In theory, it is really that simple!

If you could increase each one of these 4 factors by just 10% the combined effect would be an incredible 46.4% increase in your sales. Our book focuses on using these four strategies and provides heaps of ways to do this, allowing you to implement many in your business straight away.

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If you are in Australia you can get your own copy of the book by calling our office on (03) 5561 2643.

Ali Fowler

Staying connected to the dream anyway we can is the superpower of every business owner. The Chasing the Dream! book’s timing is divinely synchronistic as we seek to reconnect with our Why and Hows to run a successful business in the midst of the current discruption and hardship we are experiencing right across the globe.

Chris Beks provides a trusted guiding hand through the myriad of decisions to consider and effortlessly reinforces where to focus and what will get you real results. A must-read for business owners who want dream to materialize, sooner rather than later.

Dale Beaumonth

Chasing the Dream is a powerful book that does a lot more than just show you how to set and achieve business goals, It shows you how to find your purpose, more customers and how unlock greater levels of income and profit. Not just for your benefit but so you can make a bigger impact along the way. If you’re ready to step up, read this book.

Harvee Pene

Chasing the Dream’ is just the ‘vaccine’ small business need to bounce back from the coronavirus experience.

Having been forced to effectively dismantle their businesses to survive, business owners will get an understanding of the 4 basic rules for rebuilding & growing a business with heaps of practical insights on how to do this, whilst also designing a business with a purpose.

You need this book in you collection if you want success!

Ryan Goodwin

If you are considering starting your own business, then you need this book! From years of experience and wisdom, Chris breaks down the challenges all new business owners face and simplifies the bests steps forward. Reading like a ‘How to Guide’, the lessons within this book will set you up for success as your business grows.

Adrian Falk

Chris Beks is not only an outstanding expert when it comes to all things finance and accounting he has been a shining beacon for decades to many Australian companies who are looking for guidance.

Stacey Hughes

The comprehensive roadmap for success laid out in the book is well-structured and easy to follow. The combination of expert insights and practical advice makes it a valuable resource for those serious about creating the perfect business, the one that is profitable, sustainable and provides freedom!

Kimon Kalligas

‘Starting the Dream’, not only covers business but how to look inward and look after myself. ‘Starting the Dream’ is ideal for all business owners who know deep down what they want but struggle to know where to begin. “Thank you for this Roadmap Chris.”

Daimien Patterson

Chris does an excellent job of going through all of the issues that you don’t know you’re about to face in business. He also provides excellent advice on how to avoid these problems from occurring, and what to do should they occur. Highly recommended!

Cindy Mitchell

Chris shares his vast knowledge and experience – from mastering the financials to looking after yourself – so you can avoid the pitfalls along the way to building your business successfully. Helping you avoid the common problems on your journey to not just surviving but thriving in the world of small business.

Clea Jones

I really appreciated the clear information and steps in ‘Starting the Dream’, which is the perfect handbook for any aspiring business owner. It won’t take you long to read it cover to cover, and the lessons can prevent so many setbacks. Don’t start a business without reading this book!

Amanda McEwin

“Starting the Dream, How to Avoid a Nightmare When Starting a Business” is an essential guide for anyone looking to venture into the entrepreneurial world. Chris generously shares his wealth of knowledge and years of experience, making this book a bible for aspiring business owners. I’m incredibly thankful to Chris for not just sharing his insights but for doing so in a way that feels like having a mentor by your side.

Debbie O’Connor

“When I started my business 21 years ago my dad who was an accountant warned me that 50% of businesses fail in the first 2 years. This book is a must-read for anyone starting a business who doesn’t want to become a statistic.”

Bianca Marneweck

“Starting The Dream” is a must-read for all new business owners. Chris does an excellent job of going through all of the issues that you don’t know you’re about to face in business. read more…

Angus Pryor

“Starting the Dream” is the perfect read for you at just the right time. I only wish this book was around when I started my own business a decade ago!  read more…

Angus Pryor

Starting the Dream! - Is your dream business turning into a nightmare?

Is your dream business turning into a nightmare?

Statistics show that many businesses fail within the first few years. Don’t become another statistic!

Starting the Dream is your essential roadmap to success, packed with:

  • Clear steps and actionable advice: Learn exactly what you need to do to get your business off the ground.
  • Expert insights: Gain valuable knowledge from a seasoned professional.
  • Practical guidance: Implement proven strategies to avoid common pitfalls.
  • Real-world examples: See how others have succeeded (and failed) and learn from their experiences; and
  • Templates & Checklists to get started on the right track!

In Starting the Dream, you’ll discover:

  • How to develop a solid foundation for your business.
  • Financial mastery: manage your money with confidence.
  • How to avoid common business mistakes that can derail your dream.
  • The importance of self-care for entrepreneurs.
  • How to find work-life balance while building your business.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your existing business to the next level, Starting the Dream has the tools and guidance you need to achieve your goals.

Get your copy today and turn your dream into a thriving reality!

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If you are in Australia you can get your own copy of the book by calling our office on (03) 5561 2643.

Angus Pryor

“Starting the Dream” is the perfect read for you at just the right time. I only wish this book was around when I started my own business a decade ago!  read more…

Bianca Marneweck

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“Starting The Dream” is a must-read for all new business owners. Chris does an excellent job of going through all of the issues that you don’t know you’re about to face in business. read more…

Debbie O’Connor

“When I started my business 21 years ago my dad who was an accountant warned me that 50% of businesses fail in the first 2 years. This book is a must-read for anyone starting a business who doesn’t want to become a statistic.”

Amanda McEwin

“Starting the Dream, How to Avoid a Nightmare When Starting a Business” is an essential guide for anyone looking to venture into the entrepreneurial world. Chris generously shares his wealth of knowledge and years of experience, making this book a bible for aspiring business owners. I’m incredibly thankful to Chris for not just sharing his insights but for doing so in a way that feels like having a mentor by your side.

Clea Jones

I really appreciated the clear information and steps in ‘Starting the Dream’, which is the perfect handbook for any aspiring business owner. It won’t take you long to read it cover to cover, and the lessons can prevent so many setbacks. Don’t start a business without reading this book!

Cindy Mitchell

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Chris shares his vast knowledge and experience – from mastering the financials to looking after yourself – so you can avoid the pitfalls along the way to building your business successfully. Helping you avoid the common problems on your journey to not just surviving but thriving in the world of small business.

Daimien Patterson

Chris does an excellent job of going through all of the issues that you don’t know you’re about to face in business. He also provides excellent advice on how to avoid these problems from occurring, and what to do should they occur. Highly recommended!

Kimon Kalligas

‘Starting the Dream’, not only covers business but how to look inward and look after myself. ‘Starting the Dream’ is ideal for all business owners who know deep down what they want but struggle to know where to begin. “Thank you for this Roadmap Chris.”

Stacey Hughes

The comprehensive roadmap for success laid out in the book is well-structured and easy to follow. The combination of expert insights and practical advice makes it a valuable resource for those serious about creating the perfect business, the one that is profitable, sustainable and provides freedom!

Adrian Falk

Chris Beks is not only an outstanding expert when it comes to all things finance and accounting he has been a shining beacon for decades to many Australian companies who are looking for guidance.

Ryan Goodwin

If you are considering starting your own business, then you need this book! From years of experience and wisdom, Chris breaks down the challenges all new business owners face and simplifies the bests steps forward. Reading like a ‘How to Guide’, the lessons within this book will set you up for success as your business grows.

Harvee Pene

Chasing the Dream’ is just the ‘vaccine’ small business need to bounce back from the coronavirus experience.

Having been forced to effectively dismantle their businesses to survive, business owners will get an understanding of the 4 basic rules for rebuilding & growing a business with heaps of practical insights on how to do this, whilst also designing a business with a purpose.

You need this book in you collection if you want success!

Dale Beaumonth

Chasing the Dream is a powerful book that does a lot more than just show you how to set and achieve business goals, It shows you how to find your purpose, more customers and how unlock greater levels of income and profit. Not just for your benefit but so you can make a bigger impact along the way. If you’re ready to step up, read this book.

Ali Fowler

Staying connected to the dream anyway we can is the superpower of every business owner. The Chasing the Dream! book’s timing is divinely synchronistic as we seek to reconnect with our Why and Hows to run a successful business in the midst of the current discruption and hardship we are experiencing right across the globe.

Chris Beks provides a trusted guiding hand through the myriad of decisions to consider and effortlessly reinforces where to focus and what will get you real results. A must-read for business owners who want dream to materialize, sooner rather than later.

Legacy: The Sustainable Development Goals In Action

NOW YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS REALLY CAN CHANGE OUR WORLD

In 2015, a group of well-respected business leaders got together in Geneva. People like Sir Richard Branson, Paul Polman and Bill Gates.
And what they launched that day gave the world something new; something we’ll look back on as a critical moment in time.They laid out a plan for business to save our world.

The plan had 17 goals and they gave us until 2030 to reach those goals.
This plan became the Sustainable Development Goals (the SDGs) or the Global Goals. Think of it as a pathway for business and a pathway for humanity.

This brilliantly conceived and crafted book shows how ‘ordinary’ people are adopting, embracing and applying the goals and directly changing our world. More importantly, this book shows you how you can tread that pathway with them.

Featuring: Alexander Inchbald, Andrew Bachour, Ben Walker, Bernadette Sarginson, Brian Keen, Catherine Yang, Cheryl Angela, Chris Beks, Christopher Wick, Craig Doyle, David Keith, Deanne Firth, Deborah Harris, Douglas Barra, Dr Hanan Al-Mutawa, Dr Madhav Narayan Sathe, Gary Tho, Goh Swee Chen, Harvee Pene, Heather Yelland, Helen Campbell, Jamie Selby, Jeannie and Paul McGillivray, Jeremy Bentham, Joanna Oakey, Jody Ann Johnson, Joshua Ngoma, Karen Longwith, Karina Grassy, Kirsten Hawke, Kristy Castleton, Linda Saddlemire, Louisa Lee, Masami Sato, Mathew Colin Davis, Monty Hooke, Natalie Jameson, Pam Featherstone, Paul Polman, Peter Fowler, Richard Flanagan, Robert Lee, Russell Byrne, Shane Black, Shannon Burford, Sian Conway, Stacey Kehoe, Stella Petrou Concha, Steve Pipe, Susie Hutchison, Susan Dean, Paul Dunn and Yves Daccord.

Go straight to page 57 to read our inspirational story!

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If you are in Australia you can get your own copy of the book by calling our office on (03) 5561 2643.

The World's Most Inspiring Accountants

This is a book about the extraordinary economic, social, personal and emotional impact accountants across the world are having. On the dust jacket the giants of the profession hail it as Brilliant , Truly inspiring , A message the world needs to hear , The shot in the arm that every small accountancy firm needs , A desperately needed wake-up call , A massive contribution and On a par with Jim Collins. The 57 inspiring accountancy practices featured in its pages come from every continent, and are of every size and age. And by reading their stories you will: See how they are generating growth, creating jobs and changing lives Understand how they are making the world a happier and fairer place Discover the four main types of services accountants provide that make all of this possible Debunk the 15 excuses that prevent some accountants achieving their full potential Learn how to build an accounting firm that is extraordinarily rewarding for everyone involved, both financially and emotionally. By helping accountants to understand the profound impact they can have, this book inspires them to stand tall, inspires them to serve their clients better, inspires them to make more of a difference and inspires them to improve the reputation of the entire profession. As such it is essential reading for the accounting profession s leaders of today (founders, partners, directors etc.), the leaders of tomorrow (managers, qualified accountants, trainees, students etc.) and anyone else who cares about the profession.

We are proud to be featured in this international book. Go straight to page 57 to read our inspirational story!

Product details

  • Paperback: 264 pages
  • Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (April 27, 2016)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1544049013
  • ISBN-13: 978-1544049014
  • Product Dimensions: 15.6 x 1.5 x 23.4 cm
  • Shipping Weight: 481g
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: 232,023 in Books

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The LinkedIn Playbook, by Adam Houlahan

The Linkedin Playbook gives the step-by-step process to build an effective pipeline of leads, clients and sales for the people creating those profiles and joining LinkedIn.

Over 2,000 hours of research has gone into perfecting the process outlined in this book. The methodology outlined is currently being used by our clients in multiple industries in Australia, New Zealand, USA, Singapore, Dubai and The UK.

LinkedIn is simply the best option for reaching out to your ideal clients, bypassing gatekeepers and getting the sale. Yet it requires a specific process of nurturing and providing value along the way.

We also feature in this book at page 12 – check it out!

In This Book You Will Discover…

  • The power of Social Serving versus Social Selling
  • How to position yourself as an Industry Thought Leader
  • How to set out your profile to speak to your ideal clients in a voice they understand
  • How to and when to connect, engage and convert prospects in a professional manner
  • How to write your own scripts that work
  • The rookie mistakes you simply must avoid

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If you are in Australia you can get your own copy of the book by calling our office on (03) 5561 2643.