Make It Count Project
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe podcast for small business owners, by a small business owner, Nick Hill from Walker Hill. The Make It Count Project aims to inspire, motivate and give you the business fundamentals for you to make it count.
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Top Tax Planning Strategies for 2023
May 29, 2022 21:56 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIt is the season to be Jolly! Scratch that, it is the season to start planing, tax planning! Listen in to hear the reasons by tax planning and the top 8 tips to reducing your tax bill.
Budget Break Down in under 20 minutes!
March 30, 2022 05:38 - 16 minutes - 14.6 MBThe Budget has come in as expected with a focus on jobs, costs of living, home ownership and health! Today Nick dives into key updates that will affect individuals and small businesses! If you have under 20 minutes to spare, listen in!
In the face of defeat, Mindset Matters
March 13, 2022 01:38 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBSometimes you just cannot win. And when that happens, when you are facing defeat, remember that mindset matters. In this episode we go personal and talk about some big events in Nick's life which highlights the power of mindset.
Staff & The Great Resignation
March 02, 2022 22:19 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBFinding and keeping staff has always been a challenge in the small business space. In this episode of the project we talk staff shortages, the great resignation and going back to basics to help retain staff.
Welcome to 2022 - Goal Setting for the New Year!
January 30, 2022 21:04 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBWelcome to 2022. It is a new year and a new year. Join Nick Hill as he discusses his 5 quick tips to help you with your goal setting and achieving for the 2022 year. Now is the time to Make it Count!
MICP- What You Need to Know About Business Plans- featuring Chris Lowe
April 29, 2021 06:46 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBNick Hill invites Chris Lowe, creator and director of BPW (Business Plan Writers) to discuss boxing, alcoholic ginger beer and the one thing that all businesses should have and the one thing many don't know where to start with - business plans. What you need to know (without the jargon)
MICP39 - What You Need to Know About Business Plans- featuring Chris Lowe
April 29, 2021 06:46 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBNick Hill invites Chris Lowe, creator and director of BPW (Business Plan Writers) to discuss boxing, alcoholic ginger beer and the one thing that all businesses should have and the one thing many don't know where to start with - business plans. What you need to know (without the jargon)
MICP 4- Passion, Purpose and Recuperation
April 15, 2021 03:16 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MB"Downtime" means different things to different people. You might not even be aware that you are surrounded by surfers, single parents, creatives and even mature uni students, but a lot of us are surrounded by people who look entirely different to us outside of work. (I'm not including F45'ers in this because F45'ers always let you know they go to F45). What does it mean to truly rest and recuperate following a period of increased actvity, heightened stress or just a really, really busy pe...
MICP38 - Passion, Purpose and Recuperation
April 15, 2021 03:16 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MB"Downtime" means different things to different people. You might not even be aware that you are surrounded by surfers, single parents, creatives and even mature uni students, but a lot of us are surrounded by people who look entirely different to us outside of work. (I'm not including F45'ers in this because F45'ers always let you know they go to F45). What does it mean to truly rest and recuperate following a period of increased actvity, heightened stress or just a really, really busy pe...
MICP37 - What Should You Invest In?
February 18, 2021 00:04 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBHe may not be a financial advisor, but Nick Hill knows a thing or two about what to invest in. And it features an even more important commodity than money: time. Listen to how you can Make It Count whether or not you’re choosing to invest in Gamestop, property, Bitcoin (just remember your password!)… or yourself.
MICP 2- What Should You Invest In?
February 18, 2021 00:04 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBHe may not be a financial advisor, but Nick Hill knows a thing or two about what to invest in. And it features an even more important commodity than money: time. Listen to how you can Make It Count whether or not you’re choosing to invest in Gamestop, property, Bitcoin (just remember your password!)… or yourself.
MICP36 - Hello, 2021
January 28, 2021 01:40 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MBWith February upon us, Nick Hill encourages his listeners to harness the power of goal-setting and the reticular activating system, as he discusses his own goals coming true in light of a positive attitude and daily steps in the right direction. It’s a strange time for sure, but always a time to Make it Count.
MICP- Hello, 2021
January 28, 2021 01:40 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MBWith February upon us, Nick Hill encourages his listeners to harness the power of goal-setting and the reticular activating system, as he discusses his own goals coming true in light of a positive attitude and daily steps in the right direction. It’s a strange time for sure, but always a time to Make it Count.
MICP35 - Farewell (to 2020!), Thoughts and Thankyou
December 16, 2020 00:48 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MBNick reflects on what this year has brought- bad, yes but also good; work ethic in a time of Corona and beyond, and his final thoughts as we leave behind us a year like never before.
MICP Ep36- Farewell (to 2020!), Thoughts and Thankyou
December 16, 2020 00:48 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MBNick reflects on what this year has brought- bad, yes but also good; work ethic in a time of Corona and beyond, and his final thoughts as we leave behind us a year like never before.
JobKeeper 2- It Continues!
September 23, 2020 01:39 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBYep, there's further updates. And yep, Nick Hill is here to guide you through the jungles of the new JobKeeper updates, testing criteria and key dates.
MICP34 - JobKeeper 2.0 - It Continues!
September 23, 2020 01:39 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBYep, there's further updates. And yep, Nick Hill is here to guide you through the jungles of the new JobKeeper updates, testing criteria and key dates.
MICP Ep 35- Are You Afraid of Making a Decision?
September 23, 2020 01:05 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBMaking a decision can be the hardest part of any new process. But it's the consequences of that decision- and our perception of them- that really count. Join Nick Hill as he explores the dynamics of decision- making, choice and mindset as a business-owner and individual.
MICP33 - Are You Afraid of Making a Decision?
September 23, 2020 01:05 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBMaking a decision can be the hardest part of any new process. But it's the consequences of that decision- and our perception of them- that really count. Join Nick Hill as he explores the dynamics of decision- making, choice and mindset as a business-owner and individual.
MICP32 - The Power of Engagement
September 02, 2020 07:31 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBFresh off reading a fascinating new book, Nick explores the theme of the Corporate Athlete even further, and delves into what he has recognised to be the power of engagement in his own life and business.
MICP Episode 33- The Power of Engagement
September 02, 2020 07:31 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBFresh off reading a fascinating new book, Nick explores the theme of the Corporate Athlete even further, and delves into what he has recongnises to be the power of engagement in his own life and business.
MICP Ep 32- Compartmentalising
August 18, 2020 23:56 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MBCompartmentalising is strategy used by professionals worldwide to ensure we evenly spread our energies across our various commitments. Hear how Nick Hill manages to compartmentalise as an accontant, father, husband, director and small business owner- and how you can, too.
MICP31 - Compartmentalising
August 18, 2020 23:56 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MBCompartmentalising is strategy used by professionals worldwide to ensure we evenly spread our energies across our various commitments. Hear how Nick Hill manages to compartmentalise as an accontant, father, husband, director and small business owner- and how you can, too.
MICP - The Corporate Athlete
August 04, 2020 07:58 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBNick Hill discusses how balance can contribute to success, and how viewing yourself and your staff as athletes (yes, really) can bring out a renewed kind of success.
MICP30 - The Corporate Athlete
August 04, 2020 07:58 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBNick Hill discusses how balance can contribute to success, and how viewing yourself and your staff as athletes (yes, really) can bring out a renewed kind of success.
TTP04 Purchasing Assets & Paying Super
June 18, 2020 06:51 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBIf you have questions about whether you should be buying that car (and how much your deduction could be), whether you should inject money into superannuation to access a tax deduction. Ask a question or give us an idea for our next podcast by contacting Nick at [email protected] Shout out to the people who have helped make this podcast happen. Fearless Motion for music, Dan Sugars Audio for podcast training and Alex Bain for post-production.
TTP4- Purchasing Assets & Paying Super
June 18, 2020 06:51 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBIf you have questions about whether you should be buying that car (and how much your deduction could be), whether you should inject money into superannuation to access a tax deduction. Ask a question or give us an idea for our next podcast by contacting Nick at [email protected] Shout out to the people who have helped make this podcast happen. Fearless Motion for music, Dan Sugars Audio for podcast training and Alex Bain for post-production.
MICP29 Which Wolf Are You Feeding
June 11, 2020 19:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBHave you heard the Cherokee story about the two wolves? Find out how deciding which wolf to feed can be the difference between a happy and content life or one of regret, jealousy and revenge. Your choices dictate which wolf will win in the end… in both personal and business. Ask a question or give us an idea for our next podcast by contacting Nick at [email protected] Shout out to the people who have helped make this podcast happen. Fearless Motion for music, Dan Sugars Audio for ...
TTP03 Key Strategies to Tick Off in Your Taxes
June 09, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBThere are two certainties in life – death and taxes. This week’s Talking Tax Planning Mini-Series episode focuses on the key strategies that you can use in your small business to get the most out of tax time. Ask a question or give us an idea for our next podcast by contacting Nick at [email protected] Shout out to the people who have helped make this podcast happen. Fearless Motion for music, Dan Sugars Audio for podcast training and Hannah Clare for post-production.
TTP02 Spending Money to Save with Deductions – Is It Worth It?
June 02, 2020 19:00 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBSpending money to save money on your tax – it sounds like a good way to get deductions, but is this something that you should be doing as part of your tax planning? In this week’s mini-series episode of “Talking Tax Planning”, find out why spending money to save money on your tax return would constantly pop up in Nick’s first year as an accountant and if spending money to get a deduction pays off at the end of a financial year. Ask a question or give us an idea for our next podcast by co...
Talking Tax Planning 02
June 02, 2020 19:00 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBSpending money to save money on your tax – it sounds like a good way to get deductions, but is this something that you should be doing as part of your tax planning? In this week’s mini-series episode of “Talking Tax Planning”, find out why spending money to save money on your tax return would constantly pop up in Nick’s first year as an accountant and if spending money to get a deduction pays off at the end of a financial year. Ask a question or give us an idea for our next podcast by co...
MICP28 The Pros & Cons of Outsourcing
May 28, 2020 19:00 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBAre you tired of spending the time in your business completing tasks that you take far too long or that you have no interest in? Are you thinking about outsourcing these but not sure if now is the right time? If you answered YES to either of the above, then this week’s episode of the Make It Count Project Podcast is for you. Join us as Nick talks through the three main areas to consider when looking at outsourcing those painfully time-consuming tasks or key areas that you lack experience...
Talking Tax Planning 01
May 26, 2020 19:00 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBTax Planning… it might seem like a boring topic, but if you are in small business then this is a must do each year with your accountant. In this week’s bonus episode of the Make It Count Project’s “Talking Tax Planning” find out exactly what tax planning is and the two main reasons why you want to book in now for your tax planning meeting with your accountant. Ask a question or give us an idea for our next podcast by contacting Nick at [email protected] Shout out to the people who...
TTP01 The What and The Why
May 26, 2020 19:00 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBTax Planning… it might seem like a boring topic, but if you are in small business then this is a must do each year with your accountant. In this week’s bonus episode of the Make It Count Project’s “Talking Tax Planning” find out exactly what tax planning is and the two main reasons why you want to book in now for your tax planning meeting with your accountant. Ask a question or give us an idea for our next podcast by contacting Nick at [email protected] Shout out to the people who...
MICP27 Creating Healthy Habits
May 21, 2020 19:00 - 10 minutes - 9.71 MBHave you found that some of those good habits in your business and personal life have slipped over the last few months? If so, you are not alone! Now is the time to get your habits back on track starting with listening to this podcast. Find out Nick’s top five tips for creating and sticking to good habits in this episode of the Make It Count Project. Ask a question or give us an idea for our next podcast by contacting Nick at [email protected] Shout out to the people w...
COVID-19 Collection 06
May 19, 2020 19:00 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MBCoronavirus has been in Australia since January and, since its arrival, has proven to be a real upset for all businesses. However, with cases at an all-time low, we now have a three-step process to take us back to a social and thriving country – with the first step already being rolled out. What will this mean for businesses though, and what have we really learned from COVID-19? This week’s final bonus episode of the Make It Count Project’s COVID-19 Collection is all about the li...
MICP26 Science in Business
May 14, 2020 19:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBIt is time to put your science specs on for this week’s episode of the Make It Count Project where we shift gears and focus on a more scientific topic called The Reticular Activating System or RAS. Find out how you use your RAS in your business to get results, think of ideas and, overall, come up with solutions that your conscious mind just cannot think of. Ask a question or give us an idea for our next podcast by contacting Nick at [email protected] Shout out to the people who ha...
COVID-19 Collection 05
May 12, 2020 19:00 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MBThe JobKeeper Payment Scheme can be a confusing for many business owners as new information and understanding around how to apply this scheme comes to light. As accountants, we have helped many businesses get this scheme right… and have experienced many areas where things can go wrong. This week’s bonus episode of the Make It Count Project’s COVID-19 Collection is for anyone who has applied or is planning to apply for the JobKeeper Payment Scheme and wants to get it right (to avo...
MICP25 Combating Procrastination
May 07, 2020 19:00 - 9 minutes - 8.53 MBWhether you are working from home or avoiding some tasks that you know you should be completing, procrastination is a challenge which many people in business face. This week’s episode of the Make It Count Project focuses on procrastination and what you can do today to beat it, now and for the long term. Ask a question or give us an idea for our next podcast by contacting Nick at [email protected] Shout out to the people who have helped make this podcast happen. Fearl...
COVID-19 Collection 04
May 05, 2020 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MBMany people are working from home for the first time, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Aside from a potential increase in procrastination (find out more in our MICP episode being released this Friday), the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are making it easier to claim your working from home expenses for during this pandemic period. This week’s bonus episode of the Make It Count Project’s COVID-19 Collection is for anyone currently working from home and who wants to know about how you m...
MICP24 Key Areas of Leadership
April 30, 2020 19:00 - 10 minutes - 9.19 MBThere are four key concepts which will make a huge difference to not only your leadership but also many other aspects your business. Especially when it comes to the people components that make up your business (such as staff and clients), find out these concepts are and how Nick and the Walker Hill team embrace them each day to make it count. Ask a question or give us an idea for our next podcast by contacting Nick at [email protected] Shout out to the people who h...
COVID-19 Collection 03
April 28, 2020 19:00 - 6 minutes - 5.49 MBIt is finally here! The information you need about the Alternative Test method for the JobKeeper Payment scheme was released late last week and we’ve created an episode on it. This week’s bonus episode of the Make It Count Project’s COVID-19 Collection is for those business owners who believe they will be eligible for the JobKeeper Payment scheme but who don’t fit into the Basic test criteria. Ask a question or give us an idea for our next podcast by contacting Nick at nick@walk...
MICP23 Power of Mindset
April 23, 2020 19:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBMindset can be a bit of a buzz word in business, but for good reason. Mindset matters! In this episode of the Make It Count Project, Nick shares a personal story from early in his career and provides insight into five tips to creating a powerful mindset. Ask a question or give us an idea for our next podcast by contacting Nick at [email protected] Shout out to the people who have helped make this podcast happen. Fearless Motion for music, Dan Sugars Audio for podcast...
COVID-19 Collection 02
April 21, 2020 19:00 - 6 minutes - 5.54 MBThe JobKeeper Payment Scheme applications opened on Monday, with many Australian Businesses working to get their applications in by Sunday 26th April 2020 to receive the first round of payments. With this scheme, and many others, there has been an entourage of information on the support available for small businesses. To help cut through the crud, this episode of the COVID-19 Collection looks into JobKeeper Payment Scheme, how to determine your eligibility and what to do to apply. ...
MICP22 Motivating Your Team
April 16, 2020 19:00 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBCoronavirus has created a lot of change in your business. You might be working from home, have a different service offering or have had to temporarily close your doors. With all these changes in such an uncertain period, how can you ensure that your team remains motivated? This episode of the Make It Count Project is here to help with 7 tips to motivate your team both during this COVID-19 period and beyond. Ask a question or give us an idea for our next podcast by contacting Nick a...
MICP22 - Motivating Your Team
April 16, 2020 19:00 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBCoronavirus has created a lot of change in your business. You might be working from home, have a different service offering or have had to temporarily close your doors. With all these changes in such an uncertain period, how can you ensure that your team remains motivated? This episode of the Make It Count Project is here to help with 7 tips to motivate your team both during this COVID-19 period and beyond. Ask a question or give us an idea for our next podcast by contacting Nick a...
COVID-19 Collection 01
April 14, 2020 19:00 - 7 minutes - 6.76 MBThe small business landscape can be tough to navigate, let alone when we are experiencing a pandemic. With the constant disruptions that COVID-19 has created in our lives and a large economic downturn our first COVID-19 Collection episode is all about recalibrating, rejuvenating and reevaluating. Ask a question or give us an idea for our next podcast by contacting Nick at [email protected] Shout out to the people who have helped make this podcast happen. Fearless Mot...
MICP21 Not Making It Count
April 09, 2020 19:00 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MBIt is the final mistake of this mini-series and one that can derail your business fast. This is a mistake that, if combatted, will help you live and breathe success. Welcome to part eight of our mini-series on the Seven Common Mistakes Small Business Owners Make, this week focusing on how to Make It Count. This week find out about Nick’s four steps to making it count in your business, including your why and your how plus why documenting these are so important. Ask a question or give u...
MICP20 Going Backwards with Poor Pricing
April 02, 2020 18:00 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBAs your business and the market changes and evolves you will need to re-evaluate this week’s common mistake. It is part of your sales model and something that is critical to get right – your pricing model. Welcome to part seven of our mini-series on the Seven Common Mistakes Small Business Owners Make, this week focusing on the mistake of poor pricing. This week find out about Nick’s seven steps to pricing right and pricing strategically and how so many businesses end up going backwards ...
MICP19 Not Knowing Your Numbers
March 26, 2020 18:00 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MBKnowing your numbers is a fundamental must for business success, yet good data management is something that so many business owners do not do. Welcome to part six of our mini-series on the Seven Common Mistakes Small Business Owners Make, this week focusing on the mistake of not knowing your numbers. This week find out about what a nasty punch-in-the-guts surprises of not knowing your numbers can look like and learn Nick’s four tips to getting clarity around those all-important figures....