Book Description

An accountant is not particularly blessed with the most fashion forward reputation – think brown cardigans and stiff black suits rather than floral jackets and four inch heels.Yet accountant and coaching expert Melissa Browne is a master at removing the bland from business (and her wardrobe). Her innovative, illustrated book, More Money for Shoes, shows us that building a successful and profitable business can be just like shaping a fabulous wardrobe. The book couples business essentials with relatable fashion analogies, navigating the often intimidating world of business ownership. From composing goals and plans, to dealing with the often feared critical numbers, Mel will show you how to organise, throw out, build and create a business that will work for you.Like a great cocktail ring or a killer pair of heels, More Money For Shoes is the secret weapon that will take you from being ordinary to extraordinary in the business world. So strap on your stilettos, roll up your sleeves and get ready for dramatic and positive change in your business.About The AuthorAs a multi-business owner and NSW Telstra Business Award finalist, Melissa doesn’t muck about. Melissa is the Principle of Accounting & Taxation Advantage and owner of Business Advantage Coaching specialising in helping business owners realise their goals. It is this expertise in accounting and coaching that Melissa hopes to share. Using fashion analogies to explain business essentials, More Money For Shoes showcases the expanse of Melissa’s knowledge and her accomplished career.In 2001, Melissa started Accounting & Taxation Advantage in the front room of her house. After 9 years, Melissa launched her second business, Business Advantage Coaching, and set up a second office location in North Sydney to support its Glenbrook site. The company’s goal is to change the lives of clients by helping them minimise tax, generate and retain wealth and become better business-owners. Melissa, through first-hand experience, knows what it takes to go from running a good business to running a great business — and a great wardrobe!Melissa has won numerous local business awards and is regularly asked to speak at events both about her success as a business owner as well as the success she has had with her workflow method. She is currently completing her MBA at MGSM.Her love for fashion coupled with her accounting and coaching expertise has inspired Melissa to produce More Money for Shoes — unique expose on translating the often- intimidating world of business.