DHM Coaching and Consulting

01/06/2026

Last chance to join Let’s Talk Finance.

If you’ve been meaning to get a better handle on your business finances, now’s the time.

This practical, hands-on workshop will help you understand your numbers and use them to make better decisions.

You’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and tools you can apply straight away.

📅 Wednesday 3 June 2026
⏰ 9am–4:30pm
📍 SBDC, L2, 140 William St, Perth

This workshop is subsidised by the State Government through the Small Business Development Corporation WA.

Spots are limited — don’t miss out.

https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/workshops/lets-talk-finance

26/05/2026

Delighted to have just joined the Board of Harvey Water as an independent non-executive director and member of the Finance and Risk Committee. My last week has been an immersion into all things Harvey Water with a strategic planning day, followed by a site tour and a board meeting. All in the beautiful area surrounding Harvey. I am really looking forward to working alongside the Board and Executive team to deliver on the new 3 year strategic plan.

18/05/2026

Last chance to join Let’s Talk Budgeting this Thursday.

If you’ve been meaning to get on top of your business budget, now’s the time.

This practical workshop will show you how to build, review and adjust your budget so it actually helps you make day-to-day decisions.

Here’s what one participant had to say:
“Debbie is such a wealth of information, and delivers so clearly and concise. I really enjoy learning from DHM Coaching & Consulting.”
Kirsty Thompson

Perfect for business owners, managers and bookkeepers who want to feel more confident with their numbers.

📅 Wednesday 20 May 2026
⏰ 9am–1pm
📍 SBDC, L2, 140 William St, Perth

Reserve your place: https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/workshops/lets-talk-budgeting

This workshop is subsidised by the State Government through the Small Business Development Corporation WA.
Spots are limited — don’t miss out.

05/05/2026

A good budget gives you clarity, not confusion.

When you understand your budget, you can make decisions with confidence — not just react to what’s happening in your bank account.

Here’s what one participant said:
“Debbie the presenter was excellent. Very knowledgeable, patient, and great at explaining complex matters. The actual course material was exceptional, practical and hands on. Great interactive learning tool.”
SBDC Workshop Participant

In this hands-on session, I’ll show you how to build and use a budget that actually supports your business.

📅 Wednesday 20 May 2026
⏰ 9am–1pm
📍 SBDC, L2, 140 William St, Perth

Reserve your place: https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/workshops/lets-talk-budgeting

This workshop is subsidised by the State Government through the Small Business Development Corporation WA.

29/04/2026

Still guessing your way through your business budget?

If budgeting feels like a bit of a guessing game, you’re not alone.

This workshop is designed to help you make sense of your numbers and feel more confident using them. No jargon, just practical tools you can apply straight away.

In Let’s Talk Budgeting, we’ll:
✔ Work through a real budgeting example
✔ Look at what assumptions to include
✔ Learn how to adjust your budget as things change

📅 Wednesday 20 May 2026
⏰ 9am–1pm
📍 SBDC, L2, 140 William St, Perth

Reserve your place: https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/workshops/lets-talk-budgeting

This workshop is subsidised by the State Government through the Small Business Development Corporation WA.

22/04/2026

Does your business budget actually help you make decisions?

A lot of budgets get created… and then sit there.

In Let’s Talk Budgeting, I’ll show you how to turn your budget into a practical tool that helps you plan, track and make better decisions in your business.

You’ll learn how to:
✔ Build a budget that reflects how your business really works
✔ Use your numbers to plan ahead
✔ Understand what’s driving your results

📅 Wednesday 20 May 2026
⏰ 9am–1pm
📍 SBDC, L2, 140 William St, Perth

Reserve your place: https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/workshops/lets-talk-budgeting

This workshop is subsidised by the State Government through the Small Business Development Corporation WA.

19/03/2026

09/03/2026

Last chance to join my finance workshop this coming Thursday.

If you’ve ever looked at your business financial reports and thought “I should probably understand this better”, this workshop is for you.

In this interactive session I explain accounting concepts in plain English and use visual tools to make profit and loss statements and balance sheets easier to understand.

Previous participants commented:
"I loved the small intimate nature of the group. Felt safe to get things wrong & felt supported by others as I was learning new concepts."

"Interchangeable terms used by accountants – clarifying that they all meant the same thing was especially useful, & helped to make the various items & concepts clearer."

📅 Thursday 12 March 2026
⏰ 9am–4:30pm
📍 SBDC, 140 William St, Perth

If you’d like to feel more confident about your numbers, now’s the time to book.

https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/workshops/lets-talk-finance

The workshop is just $20, thanks to funding from the Small Business Development Corporation and the WA Government.

05/03/2026

One of the biggest mistakes I have seen when a senior finance person leaves the family business is replacing like with like. I understand the instinct. You want someone who feels familiar, safe and similar.

But the business has changed.
• Technology has advanced.
• Risks have increased.
• Governance expectations are higher.
• The next generation of a family business may expect something different from the finance function.

In many family businesses, a bookkeeper was perfectly adequate 25 years ago. Today, that same business may need a qualified accountant with contemporary systems, technology and reporting capability.

Retirement presents an opportunity. Instead of asking: “Who looks like the person we’re losing?” Ask: “What does the business need for the next decade?”

Before recruiting:
• Clarify future strategy
• Review systems and automation opportunities
• Strengthen documentation and controls
• Redefine the role before advertising it

Succession isn’t just about continuity. It’s about building resilience.

If this situation feels familiar, I’ve unpacked some practical steps in more detail in my latest article.

https://dhmcoaching.com.au/when-your-long-serving-finance-manager-is-ready-to-retire/

Planning for the retirement of a long-serving finance manager? Learn how to manage succession, reduce risk, and protect your family business.

25/02/2026

Not a numbers person? This workshop is for you.

Let’s Talk Finance is all about taking the mystery out of your business financials and helping you feel more confident with the numbers that matter. Using simple, visual tools, I’ll walk you through profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and how they all fit together.

You’ll learn:
> What accounting terms really mean in plain English
> How your balance sheet links to your profit and loss
> The right questions to ask your accountant or bookkeeper

📅 Thursday 12 March 2026
⏰ 9am–4:30pm
📍 SBDC, 140 William St, Perth

To reserve your place:
https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/workshops/lets-talk-finance

The workshop is just $20, thanks to funding from the Small Business Development Corporation and the WA Government.