About Us

Hello and thanks for dropping by. I'm James, and I'm a proud Coffs Coast local.

But, what do I know about being on the tools?

Well, not as much as you otherwise I would still be laying roofs on the Gold Coast. Instead, I took myself off to university and studied business, economics and accounting. I then went on to manage business units for some of Australia's largest companies, a couple hundred million dollar portfolio there for a few years. In amongst this I ran a construction business spanning the Mid North Coast, so I understand construction from the ground up. Turns out I'm more handy with a spreadsheet than an impact driver.

If you are in need of some support for your business admin, or are interested to know how you can achieve greater levels of growth and efficiency within your business, click the link below and we can jump on a call. I always love a chat about business, my wife will back this up with an eye roll.

James Saunders

“The path illuminates as you walk it.”

We have a strong belief at JFI Advisory that 'a rising tide raises all ships'. Raising two young kids in the community, I have a vision for a thriving and dynamic region here on the Mid North Coast where young people don't have to move away to achieve their dreams. 

This belief is the foundation of our business and guides our decision making each and every day. We want to support good businesses and good business owners to achieve their true potential in their business because we understand at a deeper level that this will be felt throughout the whole community. O

Frequently Asked Questions

Starting A Business

How do I know my business idea is worth money?

To answer this question, you would need to understand; the costs to produce your product or service, the price at which you can sell the product or service and the approximate demand for your product or service.

Is Coffs Harbour / Sawtell / Nambucca / Grafton / Mid North Coast a good place to start a business?

Any place can be a good and bad place to start a business. It all depends on basic supply and demand functions.

How do I start my business?

This will depend on what kind of business you are interested in starting. The type of business you are starting in many cases will determine what steps you would need to take first. To start an online clothing business you may need to first develop a website, whereas to start a bricks n mortar clothing business you may need to first secure the correct shop front.

What are the first 3 steps to starting a business?

Before starting any business, first you should:

  1. research the industry that the business will be in
  2. research your target market which would be buying your product or service
  3. research how much it will cost to start and to run
What is a business coach?

A business coach is someone who offers advice and guidance to a business owner or manager on how to solve problems and overcome challenges within the business.

Do you offer bookkeeping

Yes we do offer bookkeeping. In fact, bookkeeping is one of our preferred methods to begin working with a new business because it allows us to pinpoint where the business is at financially. This offers a foundation on which to begin offering expert advice.

Do I need a bookkeeper?

If you are just starting out, or about to start out in your business journey, and have a background in accounting and finance then you could likely be able to manage the books comfortably yourself. If your business is growing or you do not have such a background, it may be time to start considering a bookkeeper.

Is hiring a bookkeeper expensive

It is a good question and often the first. Bookkeeping services are often much more affordable than business owners realise. And why wouldn't it be? The aim of bookkeeping is to add value to a business, not subtract it.

Bookeeping

Do you offer bookkeeping

Yes we do offer bookkeeping. In fact, bookkeeping is one of our preferred methods to begin working with a new business because it allows us to pinpoint where the business is at financially. This offers a foundation on which to begin offering expert advice.

Do I need a bookkeeper

If you are just starting out, or about to start out in your business journey, and have a background in accounting and finance then you could likely be able to manage the books comfortably yourself. If your business is growing or you do not have such a background, it may be time to start considering a bookkeeper.

Is hiring a bookkeeper expensive?

It is a good question and often the first. Bookkeeping services are often much more affordable than business owners realise. And why wouldn’t it be? The aim of bookkeeping is to add value to a business, not subtract it.

Do you offer bookkeeping

Yes we do offer bookkeeping. In fact, bookkeeping is one of our preferred methods to begin working with a new business because it allows us to pinpoint where the business is at financially. This offers a foundation on which to begin offering expert advice.