Prosperity on the Horizon

Hosted by Julianna Nagy

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Prosperity on the Horizon is a short-form podcast for busy business owners and entrepreneurs who are looking for bite-sized episodes with actionable takeawawys to help them transform their business through the power of numbers. Produced by Julianna @horizonaccounts , the podcast releases weekly, with short, easy to consume episodes, featuring clear cut strategies and education on how to use your numbers in informed decision making that will lead your business to prosperity. We also release series built around specific topics so that each episode remains really bite-sized, to make the perfect show for you to listen to during your commute, gym session, dog walk or while preparing those lunch boxes. Look out for new episodes dropping every Friday. Each episode is designed for busy parents, running their own business, who need something that they can fit into their frenetic schedule. This is why our episodes generally don’t last longer than 15 minutes.

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June 15, 202619 min

Why Knowing Your Revenue Is Not Enough

Julianna explains why many founders feel cash is always tight even when revenue is strong and why a bank balance alone does not show the full picture. She clarifies the difference between revenue (what you earn), profit (what is left after expenses) and cash position (what is actually available after accounting for GST, tax, super, committed bills and timing of payments). She outlines a simple way to calculate cash position and create a 30-day view of money coming in and going out, noting that accurate, up-to-date books are essential. She also shares a free Cash Flow Confidence Calculator and invites listeners to a live 90-minute online workshop, Finish Strong, on Tuesday 23 June at 12:00 PM Sydney time, limited to 20 people for $49, with a VIP group planning session in July for those who register before Sunday 21 June.00:00 Welcome Back Setup01:26 Bank Balance Trap03:16 Revenue Profit Cash05:11 Define Cash Position07:00 Calculate It Simply09:26 Decisions With Confidence11:23 Finish Strong Workshop14:27 Final Recap Next StepsIf you are listening to this podcast, chances are you are already on your way to exploring your numbers with a desire to understand and master your business finances, realising the transformative power that numbers hold for your business success.The EOFY Checklist will be available - if not there yet already - on our website under Resources.Register your interest for Finish Strong - the EOFY Workshop for Service-Based Founders happening in June, and when you do you will also get access to the free Cash Flow Confidence Calculator which is designed to give you a clearer view of what is available, what is expected to come in and what needs to be covered over the next 30 days.We have a new FREE resource - The 60-Minute Monthly Reset to Finally Feel in Control of Your Cash - that you can download from here. Learn exactly what to do on the 1st of every month so your business moves forward, not sideways.Complete our FREE ‘Business Health Check’ form to give you insights into where you’re strong or weak in your business, where there are opportunities to improve, how your business is performing in terms of profitability, cash and time.Where to find us:Available on all major podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and Amazon.Subscribe on your favourite podcast app to stay in the loop with every insightful episode.If you’d like to find out more about Julianna and her business, visit www.horizonaccounts.com.au or follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram @horizonaccounts or book a free 30 minute Business Diagnostic Review Call.Stay tuned for the next episode of Prosperity on the Horizon, the podcast that transforms businesses through the power of numbers and the story behind them.

June 8, 202620 min

Every June This Happens, Yet It Comes as a Surprise. Why?

Julianna explains what matters at the end of the 2026 financial year and what is time sensitive before 30 June. She outlines two key actions that must happen before year end: business purchases must be bought, paid for and ready for use to claim deductions; and June quarter super must be received by the fund before 30 June to be deductible. She stresses that the most valuable step is having books as complete and accurate as possible, because year end is not only about compliance but also about getting a clear picture of profitability, pricing, expenses and decision making. She then covers July deadlines: STP finalisation, payroll tax annual reconciliation, June quarter super and the April–June BAS. She shares practical fixes (reconcile accounts, categorise transactions, remove personal items, review reports) and promotes a free checklist and the Finish Strong workshop on 16 June.00:00 Year End Overview01:43 June 30 Must Dos02:18 Purchases And Super03:58 Books Before Deadline04:38 Year End Beyond Tax06:51 July Compliance Timeline09:23 Tidy Your Books Fast12:10 Fresh Start Foundation13:34 Finish Strong Resources14:59 Key Takeaways Wrap Up15:53 Next Episode And GoodbyeIf you are listening to this podcast, chances are you are already on your way to exploring your numbers with a desire to understand and master your business finances, realising the transformative power that numbers hold for your business success.The EOFY Checklist will be available - if not there yet already - on our website under Resources.Register your interest for Finish Strong - the EOFY Workshop for Service-Based Founders happening in June, and when you do you will also get access to the free Cash Flow Confidence Calculator which is designed to give you a clearer view of what is available, what is expected to come in and what needs to be covered over the next 30 days.We have a new FREE resource - The 60-Minute Monthly Reset to Finally Feel in Control of Your Cash - that you can download from here. Learn exactly what to do on the 1st of every month so your business moves forward, not sideways.Complete our FREE ‘Business Health Check’ form to give you insights into where you’re strong or weak in your business, where there are opportunities to improve, how your business is performing in terms of profitability, cash and time.Where to find us:Available on all major podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and Amazon.Subscribe on your favourite podcast app to stay in the loop with every insightful episode.If you’d like to find out more about Julianna and her business, visit www.horizonaccounts.com.au or follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram @horizonaccounts or book a free 30 minute Business Diagnostic Review Call.Stay tuned for the next episode of Prosperity on the Horizon, the podcast that transforms businesses through the power of numbers and the story behind them.

May 28, 202618 min

What Founders Do When They Don't Know What's Coming Next Month

Julianna explains how running a business without knowing your numbers creates constant uncertainty that costs time, money, energy and opportunities and increases anxiety, especially when books have been avoided for months. She says the issue is not ability but avoidance, which often shows up during BAS preparation in Australia with uncategorised transactions, unreconciled accounts and personal and business spending mixed together. She challenges the idea that only accountants and bookkeepers need to look at the numbers, arguing that accurate, up-to-date books help founders make decisions with clarity using profit and loss, cash flow and balance sheet reports. With 30 June approaching, she shares practical steps and also promotes an EOFY checklist, a live online Finish Strong workshop and a free cash flow confidence calculator. 00:00 The Cost of Uncertainty 01:35 Why Founders Avoid Numbers 03:46 The Numbers Person Myth 05:56 What Clean Books Enable 07:53 Messy Books Fix Plan 10:47 Your Numbers Are Directions 12:16 EOFY Checklist and Workshop 14:04 Final Takeaways and WrapIf you are listening to this podcast, chances are you are already on your way to exploring your numbers with a desire to understand and master your business finances, realising the transformative power that numbers hold for your business success.The EOFY Checklist will be available - if not there yet already - on our website under Resources.Register your interest for Finish Strong - the EOFY Workshop for Service-Based Founders happening in June, and when you do you will also get access to the free Cash Flow Confidence Calculator which is designed to give you a clearer view of what is available, what is expected to come in and what needs to be covered over the next 30 days.We have a new FREE resource - The 60-Minute Monthly Reset to Finally Feel in Control of Your Cash - that you can download from here. Learn exactly what to do on the 1st of every month so your business moves forward, not sideways.Complete our FREE ‘Business Health Check’ form to give you insights into where you’re strong or weak in your business, where there are opportunities to improve, how your business is performing in terms of profitability, cash and time.Where to find us:Available on all major podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and Amazon.Subscribe on your favourite podcast app to stay in the loop with every insightful episode.If you’d like to find out more about Julianna and her business, visit www.horizonaccounts.com.au or follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram @horizonaccounts or book a free 30 minute Business Diagnostic Review Call.Stay tuned for the next episode of Prosperity on the Horizon, the podcast that transforms businesses through the power of numbers and the story behind them.

May 21, 202617 min

Can Your Business Support the Hire You Keep Putting Off?

Julianna explains that the hire founders keep delaying is usually a visibility problem rather than a money problem, because many people rely on feelings instead of data and do not know what the next 30 to 60 days look like financially. She shares a client story where the numbers showed a quiet four-week period which was normal in the business, the part-time support cost was manageable and the freed-up time increased capacity for work already in the pipeline. She outlines four steps to assess a hire: calculate the true monthly cost, map the next 60 days of confirmed cash in and out, check timing and buffers and consider what the hire enables. She also highlights the cost of waiting (time, energy and growth) and also promotes an EOFY checklist, a cash flow confidence calculator and a June workshop. 00:00 Hiring Hesitation Explained 01:22 Why Founders Delay 03:01 Client Story Breakthrough 05:34 Feelings vs Cash Flow 07:47 Four Step Hiring Test 10:07 The Cost of Waiting 11:31 EOFY Resources and Workshop 12:45 Your Next Action Steps 14:23 Wrap Up and Next EpisodeIf you are listening to this podcast, chances are you are already on your way to exploring your numbers with a desire to understand and master your business finances, realising the transformative power that numbers hold for your business success.The EOFY Checklist will be available - if not there yet already - on our website under Resources.Register your interest for Finish Strong - the EOFY Workshop for Service-Based Founders happening in June, and when you do you will also get access to the free Cash Flow Confidence Calculator which is designed to give you a clearer view of what is available, what is expected to come in and what needs to be covered over the next 30 days.We have a new FREE resource - The 60-Minute Monthly Reset to Finally Feel in Control of Your Cash - that you can download from here. Learn exactly what to do on the 1st of every month so your business moves forward, not sideways.Complete our FREE ‘Business Health Check’ form to give you insights into where you’re strong or weak in your business, where there are opportunities to improve, how your business is performing in terms of profitability, cash and time.Where to find us:Available on all major podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and Amazon.Subscribe on your favourite podcast app to stay in the loop with every insightful episode.If you’d like to find out more about Julianna and her business, visit www.horizonaccounts.com.au or follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram @horizonaccounts or book a free 30 minute Business Diagnostic Review Call.Stay tuned for the next episode of Prosperity on the Horizon, the podcast that transforms businesses through the power of numbers and the story behind them.

May 14, 202616 min

Why the Money Always Seems to Run Out Before the Month Does

In episode 117 of Prosperity on the Horizon, Julianna explains why founders often feel like money “disappears” even in a good month. She describes three common causes: the delay between earning money and receiving it, uneven or ‘lumpy’ expenses that land close together and small recurring costs that add up over time. Julianna highlights the difference between a profitable month and a cash positive month, stressing that profit is about totals while cash flow is about timing. She recommends mapping the next four weeks as a timeline of when money will land and when every cost will leave the account, and shares a free cash flow confidence calculator in the show notes. 00:00 Welcome Back and Series Setup 00:50 Why Money Seems to Vanish 01:32 That Midmonth Bank Shock 02:32 Three Cash Flow Culprits 04:36 Founder Story Timing Trap 06:55 Profit vs Cash Positive 08:53 One Timeline Exercise 10:59 Visibility Not Money Problem 11:44 Free Calculator and Next Week 12:47 Wrap Up and GoodbyeIf you are listening to this podcast, chances are you are already on your way to exploring your numbers with a desire to understand and master your business finances, realising the transformative power that numbers hold for your business success.We have a new FREE resource - The 60-Minute Monthly Reset to Finally Feel in Control of Your Cash - that you can download from here. Learn exactly what to do on the 1st of every month so your business moves forward, not sideways.If you often feel unsure about your cash flow, even during busy or high-revenue months, I put together a simple tool that may help.It is called the Cash Flow Confidence Calculator and it is designed to give you a clearer view of what is available, what is expected to come in and what needs to be covered over the next 30 days.Nothing overly detailed or complicated, just a straightforward way to better understand your position and make decisions with more confidence.You can download it here.Complete our FREE ‘Business Health Check’ form to give you insights into where you’re strong or weak in your business, where there are opportunities to improve, how your business is performing in terms of profitability, cash and time.Where to find us:Available on all major podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and Amazon.Subscribe on your favourite podcast app to stay in the loop with every insightful episode.If you’d like to find out more about Julianna and her business, visit www.horizonaccounts.com.au or follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram @horizonaccounts or book a free 30 minute Business Diagnostic Review Call.Stay tuned for the next episode of Prosperity on the Horizon, the podcast that transforms businesses through the power of numbers and the story behind them.

May 7, 202618 min

The Financial Decision You Made on a Gut Feeling

In episode 116, Julianna starts a new series about the decisions founders make when they do not have the right financial information in front of them. She explains how common “gut feeling” choices can be, such as saying yes to a new client without checking capacity or cash timing, saying no to a good opportunity because it feels like the wrong time or hiring (or not hiring) based on a vibe rather than a clear plan. She shares a story of a founder who accepted a good bulk supplier deal but later realised upcoming payments and slow invoice timing made the next few weeks tighter than expected; the deal was not wrong but the timing was. The key question is: do you actually know what the next 30 days look like for your business? 00:00 Series Kickoff 01:06 Gut Decision Scenario 03:02 Common Founder Mistakes 03:12 Client Yes Cash Timing 04:12 Saying No Too Soon 05:00 Hiring On A Vibe 05:53 Bulk Deal Story 09:00 Intuition Vs Guessing 11:06 The 30 Day Question 12:22 Reflection And WrapIf you are listening to this podcast, chances are you are already on your way to exploring your numbers with a desire to understand and master your business finances, realising the transformative power that numbers hold for your business success.We have a new FREE resource - The 60-Minute Monthly Reset to Finally Feel in Control of Your Cash - that you can download from here. Learn exactly what to do on the 1st of every month so your business moves forward, not sideways.If you often feel unsure about your cash flow, even during busy or high-revenue months, I put together a simple tool that may help.It is called the Cash Flow Confidence Calculator and it is designed to give you a clearer view of what is available, what is expected to come in and what needs to be covered over the next 30 days.Nothing overly detailed or complicated, just a straightforward way to better understand your position and make decisions with more confidence.You can download it here.Complete our FREE ‘Business Health Check’ form to give you insights into where you’re strong or weak in your business, where there are opportunities to improve, how your business is performing in terms of profitability, cash and time.Where to find us:Available on all major podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and Amazon.Subscribe on your favourite podcast app to stay in the loop with every insightful episode.If you’d like to find out more about Julianna and her business, visit www.horizonaccounts.com.au or follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram @horizonaccounts or book a free 30 minute Business Diagnostic Review Call.Stay tuned for the next episode of Prosperity on the Horizon, the podcast that transforms businesses through the power of numbers and the story behind them.

April 30, 202618 min

The 5-Minute Weekly Money Habit

In the final episode of this series, Julianna recaps recent topics on pricing, cash flow, knowing your expenses and paying yourself and explains that the key is having regular visibility of what is happening in your business. She describes how busy weeks and fear of the unknown lead founders to avoid checking their numbers and shares an example of a founder who felt less worried once she made a simple weekly habit. Julianna sets out a five-minute weekly check-in: look at what came in, what went out, what invoices are still outstanding (and follow up overdue ones today), then write one sentence on what you noticed. She also shares tips to keep the habit going: attach it to an existing routine, make it easy to start and return the next week if you miss one. 00:00 Welcome! 01:17 Why We Avoid Numbers 01:50 A Week Gets Away 03:37 Avoidance And The Unknown 04:37 Founder Story Breakthrough 07:00 The Five Minute Check 07:29 Four Things To Review 09:02 Outstanding Invoices 09:38 One Sentence Insight 11:08 Make The Habit Stick 13:18 Weekly Reflection 14:17 Closing The SeriesIf you are listening to this podcast, chances are you are already on your way to exploring your numbers with a desire to understand and master your business finances, realising the transformative power that numbers hold for your business success.We have a new FREE resource - The 60-Minute Monthly Reset to Finally Feel in Control of Your Cash - that you can download from here. Learn exactly what to do on the 1st of every month so your business moves forward, not sideways.Complete our FREE ‘Business Health Check’ form to give you insights into where you’re strong or weak in your business, where there are opportunities to improve, how your business is performing in terms of profitability, cash and time.Where to find us:Available on all major podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and Amazon.Subscribe on your favourite podcast app to stay in the loop with every insightful episode.If you’d like to find out more about Julianna and her business, visit www.horizonaccounts.com.au or follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram @horizonaccounts or book a free 30 minute Business Diagnostic Review Call.Stay tuned for the next episode of Prosperity on the Horizon, the podcast that transforms businesses through the power of numbers and the story behind them.

April 23, 202616 min

How to Pay Yourself Without Guilt

In this episode, Julianna talks about the guilt many business owners feel when paying themselves, even when the business is healthy. She explains how the belief “I’ll pay myself properly when things are more stable” often keeps founders as the only person without reliable income, and becomes a habit that affects motivation, energy and how they value their own work. Using a common founder example, she shows that underpaying is often driven by emotions rather than numbers. She explores where the guilt comes from, including the culture of sacrifice, uncertainty about the “right” amount and feeling responsible for everyone else first. She suggests deciding pay in advance as a fixed budget line, knowing what fair pay should cover and separating business and personal money, then offers reflective questions and a reminder that paying yourself fairly is good leadership.00:00 Welcome and Topic00:27 Founder Pay Guilt01:38 Stability Myth03:41 Underpaying Story06:01 Why Guilt Happens08:39 Three Practical Shifts11:31 Reflective Questions12:27 Closing EncouragementIf you are listening to this podcast, chances are you are already on your way to exploring your numbers with a desire to understand and master your business finances, realising the transformative power that numbers hold for your business success.We have a new FREE resource - The 60-Minute Monthly Reset to Finally Feel in Control of Your Cash - that you can download from here. Learn exactly what to do on the 1st of every month so your business moves forward, not sideways.Complete our FREE ‘Business Health Check’ form to give you insights into where you’re strong or weak in your business, where there are opportunities to improve, how your business is performing in terms of profitability, cash and time.Where to find us:Available on all major podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and Amazon.Subscribe on your favourite podcast app to stay in the loop with every insightful episode.If you’d like to find out more about Julianna and her business, visit www.horizonaccounts.com.au or follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram @horizonaccounts or book a free 30 minute Business Diagnostic Review Call.Stay tuned for the next episode of Prosperity on the Horizon, the podcast that transforms businesses through the power of numbers and the story behind them.

April 17, 202619 min

The Real Cost of Not Looking

Julianna shares a personal reflection on Hungary’s recent election and links it to a common pattern she sees in small businesses: the cost of avoiding the numbers. She explains that many founders think their expenses are “roughly” fine, but small, unreviewed costs like unused subscriptions, growing contractor scope and ongoing marketing spend can quietly reduce profit margins. Using an example of a growing service business, she shows how a careful expense review, plus cutting, renegotiating or bringing work in-house, improved margins without gaining new clients. She outlines a simple process: review the last three months line by line, ask whether each cost is still relevant and worthwhile, compare with the same quarter last year, make one change and build this into a monthly leadership hour.00:00 Welcome and Personal Story00:34 Hungary Election Wake Up Call01:43 Myth Expenses Are Fine02:14 Hidden Costs Add Up03:36 Case Study Profit Leak06:34 Hungary Parallel and Attention08:12 What Expenses Reveal10:55 Simple Expense Review Process13:14 Monthly Habit and Reflection13:41 Closing Questions and Takeaways16:05 Final Thoughts and Call to ActionIf you are listening to this podcast, chances are you are already on your way to exploring your numbers with a desire to understand and master your business finances, realising the transformative power that numbers hold for your business success.We have a new FREE resource - The 60-Minute Monthly Reset to Finally Feel in Control of Your Cash - that you can download from here. Learn exactly what to do on the 1st of every month so your business moves forward, not sideways.Complete our FREE ‘Business Health Check’ form to give you insights into where you’re strong or weak in your business, where there are opportunities to improve, how your business is performing in terms of profitability, cash and time.Where to find us:Available on all major podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and Amazon.Subscribe on your favourite podcast app to stay in the loop with every insightful episode.If you’d like to find out more about Julianna and her business, visit www.horizonaccounts.com.au or follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram @horizonaccounts or book a free 30 minute Business Diagnostic Review Call.Stay tuned for the next episode of Prosperity on the Horizon, the podcast that transforms businesses through the power of numbers and the story behind them.

April 9, 202619 min

The Number You Should Know by Heart

Julianna explains why founders should know a few key financial numbers without relying on accounting software, because quick decisions about hiring, pricing and deals often need confidence and clarity. She shares an example of a consultancy owner who nearly hired based on a strong recent month, but changed plans after checking her average revenue over 6-12 months. Julianna outlines six numbers to know: average monthly revenue, average monthly profit, main monthly fixed costs, unpaid invoices (receivables), an approximate tax amount to set aside (including GST and income tax), and business runway (months you can operate with current cash). She gives simple steps to find and track these in accounting software and encourages listeners to review them regularly to reduce anxiety and lead more intentionally.00:00 Welcome and context01:19 Why memorize numbers03:04 Hiring story lesson05:18 Six numbers overview05:34 Average revenue and profit07:16 Fixed costs and receivables08:45 Tax and runway10:32 How to track them13:42 Reflection questions14:36 Final mindset and wrapIf you are listening to this podcast, chances are you are already on your way to exploring your numbers with a desire to understand and master your business finances, realising the transformative power that numbers hold for your business success.We have a new FREE resource - The 60-Minute Monthly Reset to Finally Feel in Control of Your Cash - that you can download from here. Learn exactly what to do on the 1st of every month so your business moves forward, not sideways.Complete our FREE ‘Business Health Check’ form to give you insights into where you’re strong or weak in your business, where there are opportunities to improve, how your business is performing in terms of profitability, cash and time.Where to find us:Available on all major podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and Amazon.Subscribe on your favourite podcast app to stay in the loop with every insightful episode.If you’d like to find out more about Julianna and her business, visit www.horizonaccounts.com.au or follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram @horizonaccounts or book a free 30 minute Business Diagnostic Review Call.Stay tuned for the next episode of Prosperity on the Horizon, the podcast that transforms businesses through the power of numbers and the story behind them.