This month’s article showcasing our diverse businesses community in partnership with Mackay and Whitsunday Life newspaper.
This month, we congratulate Kim Jamieson who recently became Principal and Partner of Accountancy Plus Whitsunday (APW).
APW, with origins dating back to 1985, provide tax return, business, accounting, and corporate services that includes compliance and business growth strategies to maximise profit.
Kim, a Proserpine local, joined the APW team in 2008 as a Trainee Accountant. After working and being mentored by Steve Diez (the founder of APW) for 15 years, her decision to enter into a business relationship just made sense.
As Principal, Kim hopes to increase mentoring and training graduates and trainees. With a lack of accountants in the industry, she feels it is important to put in effort to support upcoming graduates.
Kim is also focused on education and support. Clients are looking for more than just compliance but someone to advise and bring practical solutions to business. She is very proud of the work completed by the team on Covid stimulus. Many long hours went into informing, supporting, and lodging client applications.
Today, she sees how businesses are feeling the pinch with staffing issues, increasing costs, or a drop in customers. To help, APW has been focusing on training their clients to be more “hands on” with their accounts.
Kim’s top three tips for other business owners:
- Build affiliations and ensure you are working with the right people and seek out expert advice when you need it.
- Undertake regular financial health checks and know your critical breakeven point.
- Invest in staff training and treat them well – they represent your business.
As an active member of the Chamber, Kim enjoys the exposure to other businesses and networks of businesspeople.
That’s a wrap for Pop Up Chamber!