MGC Company Profile Update Oct 2016 Web

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“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stum-

bles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to

the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and

blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because

there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do

the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in

a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement,

and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place

shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”

- Theodore Roosevelt (Citizenship in a Republic, 1910)

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WELCOME.Theodore Roosevelt’s quote, reproduced on the preceding page, is my all-time favourite. Widely regarded as one of the greatest triumphs of rhetoric in history, “The Man in the Arena” is synonymous with the greatest of human achievements. It has inspired many to greatness, not the least of which was Francois Pienaar, who in 1995 was given a copy of the speech by Nelson Mandela before their victorious World Cup grand final against the heavily favoured All Blacks.

As business owners, we are all familiar with Roosevelt’s description of the entrepreneurial struggle. The metaphorical dust, sweat and blood of our daily battles cling to our minds like those which literally coat the body of a warrior or pioneer. Our errors and shortcomings - and we all have them - knock us down again and again, and it is only through

sheer persistence and determination that we see our “great devotions” through to their triumphant end.

No one should walk the entrepreneurial path alone. McCarthy Global Consulting was created to partner with you, the business owner who is striving valiantly to change the world one day at a time. Whether you have a specific need, such as assistance in obtaining finance to continue to grow, or just require an objective sounding board to help keep your business on the straight and narrow, we have the capabilities and experience to assist.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Samuel McCarthyFounder & Managing Director

SERVICES.

Everything you need for success throughout your business lifecycle.

CREATE RENEWSOLVEGROW

Startup Advisory

Mentoring & Coaching

Software Implementation

Business Finance Broking

Strategic Planning

Management Reporting & Financial Analysis

Digital Strategy

Cash Flow Forecasting

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STARTUPADVISORY

In briefThorough planning is one of the key

factors that separates a successful startup

from a failure. McCarthy Global Consulting

has successfully brought a number of

startups to market, and can expertly guide

you through the entire process from initial

setup to launch.

Contribution to successEngaging an advisor for your startup

business is all about reducing risk and

increasing speed to market. Whilst

the process might sound simple to the

uninitiated, there are many steps in the

process and it is important to get the details

right from the beginning. Any mistakes

can come back to bite you, whether it

be unintended tax consequences, poor

quality manufacturing, shipping delays,

ineffective marketing or myriad others.

More infohttp://www.mccar thyglobal.com.au/

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“Sam has been brilliant. He gave me all the information that I needed every step of the way in setting up Queensland Physiotherapy, with great advice along the way. It obvious that he takes pride in what he does and really gets a kick out of helping others succeed. Very highly recommended.”

- Ian Alberts, Director, Queensland Physiotherapy

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CASH FLOWFORECASTING

In briefA cash flow forecast is like a set of financial

statements, but rather than recording the

past it seeks to predict a future period.

Cash flow forecasting is a highly technical

skill, and MGC’s modelling expertise is

second to none.

Contribution to successCash flow forecasting is the closest

thing to a crystal ball a business owner

can possess. By drawing on historical

trends, making educated estimates about

changes in your market in the coming

year, thinking about your specific KPI’s

or strategies, and combining these into

a document resembling a set of financial

statements, it is possible to create a highly

accurate roadmap for your business.

Having this document allows you to set

financial targets for yourself and your

staff, and measure progress against them

on a monthly or quarterly basis.


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“In 7 years we have gone from nothing to supplying our products to most of the major retailers in the industry. We couldn’t have done it without Sam’s help. I’ve never met someone with a better knowledge of business and finance.”

- Cameron Cross, Director, Korr Lighting

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DIGITALSTRATEGY

In briefThere is a world of possibility available to

businesses who use digital marketing to

their advantage. Our focus is on increasing

brand exposure and conversion and

lowering advertising and marketing costs

via use of tools such as your website,

Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Mailchimp,

YouTube, Google AdWords and SEO.

Contribution to successA sound digital strategy contributes

to both top line growth and expense

reduction. It also ensures that your

business maintains its market position;

increasingly, businesses who fail to take

advantage of the opportunities offered by

the digital world are being overtaken by

nimbler, smarter competitors who do.


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MENTORING & COACHING

In briefOne of our core services, our aim with

Mentoring & Coaching is to identify your

business’s short, medium and long term

goals and work with you to achieve them

via a mix of structured and unstructured

meetings.

Contribution to successAs a business owner, it is all too easy to

get caught up in the minutiae of business.

You’re generally in the business for a lot of

hours each day, and we know it’s hard to

find time to sit back and look at the bigger

picture amongst constant interruptions.

Business can also be a lonely place; many

entrepreneurs find it beneficial to bounce

ideas and major decisions off an objective

adviser. In our experience, having a mentor

helps our clients take proactive steps to

improve their business and results in a

substantial increase in profit.


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“The human element of business is being eroded too much so it has been our pleasure to work with someone who genuinely has an understanding of business, the current market and drivers of the market and share honestly your own banking, accounting, business background. Don and I felt we had met the right person for the job as soon as we met you.”

- Olga Slater, Director, The Fastener Place

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SOFTWARECONSULTING

In briefMGC’s software consulting and

implementation services focus on market

leading cloud-based business software

that delivers maximum benefits at lowest

cost, including Xero, Unleased and Vend.

Contribution to successMaking use of up-to-date computer

software can improve both your top and

bottom line. At the top line, it can allow you

to access new markets, stay in touch more

easily with your customers, and respond

quickly to your customers’ buying habits

and complaints. At the bottom line, it can

reduce the amount of time your staff spend

on record-keeping and administration,

improve your understanding of your

business expenses and working capital,

allow you or your staff to remain connected

and keep working whilst out of the office,

and make it easier for you to collaborate

with external advisers.


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STRATEGIC PLANNING

In briefIn the strategic planning process,

we guide you through 2-3 half-day

workshops, culminating in the production

of a documented Business Plan. This plan

will be your “bible” for the upcoming year,

allowing you to communicate your vision

and strategy to internal (management)

and external (bank/investor) stakeholders,

as well as set targets for yourself and your

staff.

Contribution to successNot only is a business plan an invaluable

tool to ensure your business performs at

its peak and everyone understands and

works towards your desired strategies,

they are also required by many of your

stakeholders, particularly the bank when

assessing loan applications.


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“At all times, MGC exceeded our expectations in terms of the quality of their services. The staff were conscientious and thorough in their approach to the task at hand, demonstrating a very broad knowledge of business. On a personal level we found Sam McCarthy to be friendly and unpretentious – we definitely felt that he cared about our business.”

- Trent Meade, Director, Revelry Entertainment

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FINANCE BROKING

In briefFor most businesspeople, dealing with

banks is a frustrating process. MGC

advocates on behalf of our clients,

applying our extensive knowledge of

bank policy, business and accounting to

negotiate great deals.

Contribution to successFirstly, any interest you’re paying above

and beyond what you have to is dead

money. Say you have $1m in loans priced

at 6% when the market is offering 4.8%,

that’s $12,000 per year you could be

reinvesting in your business.

Secondly, there are many non-traditional

finance options that businesses can

utilise to reduce risk (e.g. unmortgage the

family home) or facilitate growth, many of

which are actually offered by banks. Most

businesspeople don’t even know these

options exist.


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MANAGEMENT REPORTING

In briefManagement Reporting can fill a number

of roles depending on business size. In

small businesses we can help bridge the

gap between bookkeeper and owners,

presenting financial data in an easy-

to-understand report to facilitate more

informed management decisions. In

larger businesses, we can prepare more

in-depth financial reports for board or

non-financial management use.

Contribution to successRegularly reviewing your financial

statements and other key business

information is a critical way to keep your

finger on the pulse of your business.

Having us prepare reports based on an

aggregation of your business data will

make the task of digesting the information

much easier, removing a significant time

burden without compromising your ability

to fully understand your finances.


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ABOUT US.

We live and breathe business.

SAMUEL MCCARTHY B.Bus(Accy) C.DecFOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

P: 0448 267 576

E: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/mccarthysamuel

Sam is the Founder and Managing Director of McCarthy Global Consulting. His passion is assisting entrepreneurs in navigating the path of building sustainable, profitable businesses. With a talent for crafting innovative business strategy, a deep understanding of financial statements and a knack for analysing and explaining complex business concepts in plain English, Sam is the ideal consulting partner for SME and mid-market businesses.

Sam’s love of business was evident from a young age. He turned his first profit at the age of 13, by teaching himself to build websites and offering his services to clients of his father’s media consultancy.

After finishing high school Sam completed a Bachelor of Business with Distinction from QUT, with a double major in Accountancy and Finance. He was named

on the Dean’s List four times during his studies, and at the conclusion of his studies Sam was awarded the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence.

Prior to starting his own businesses, Sam enjoyed a successful career in finance, holding senior roles in commercial and corporate banking for Westpac before moving into the Chief Financial Officer role for a large steel importer and wholesaler. In this position he was instrumental in helping his employer survive the worst of the GFC, by rapidly reducing expenditure, negotiating favourable treatment with creditors and carefully managing cash flow.

Today Sam provides financial and business advice to some of Australia’s leading up-and-coming brands. In his spare time he enjoys reading, writing and watching his team North Melbourne in the AFL.

McCarthy Global ConsultingABN: 24 623 083 604

Office Address:

Suite 25, 174 Barry Pde

FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4006

Postal Address:

PO Box 1675

MILTON QLD 4064

CONTACT US TODAY.

We look forward to meeting you.

P: 0448 267 576

E: [email protected]

W: mccarthyglobal.com.au

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SIDC Investments Pty Ltd t/as McCarthy Global Consulting is authorised under Australian Credit Licence # 389328.

“Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live

in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it.

Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare.

Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.”

- Muhammad Ali

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