2. “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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3. 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 -
knockusdownagainandagain,anditisonlythrough
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
withyou,thebusinessownerwhoisstrivingvaliantly
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 McCarthy
Founder & Managing Director
4. 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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STARTUP
ADVISORY
In brief
Thorough planning is one of the key
factorsthatseparatesasuccessfulstartup
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 success
Engaging 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
processanditisimportanttogetthedetails
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 info
http://www.mccarthyglobal.com.au/
services/startup-advisory/
“Samhasbeenbrilliant.Hegavemealltheinformation
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 FLOW
FORECASTING
In brief
Acashflowforecastislikeasetoffinancial
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 success
Cash 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.
More info
http://www.mccarthyglobal.com.au/
services/cash-flow-forecasting/
“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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DIGITAL
STRATEGY
In brief
There is a world of possibility available to
businesses who use digital marketing to
theiradvantage.Ourfocusisonincreasing
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 success
A 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.
More info
http://www.mccarthyglobal.com.au/
services/digital-strategy/
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MENTORING
& COACHING
In brief
One 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 success
As 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.Inourexperience,havingamentor
helps our clients take proactive steps to
improve their business and results in a
substantial increase in profit.
More info
http://www.mccarthyglobal.com.au/
services/mentoring-and-coaching/
9. “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,thecurrentmarketanddriversofthemarket
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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SOFTWARE
CONSULTING
In brief
MGC’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 success
Making 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
reducetheamountoftimeyourstaffspend
on record-keeping and administration,
improve your understanding of your
business expenses and working capital,
allowyouoryourstafftoremainconnected
and keep working whilst out of the office,
and make it easier for you to collaborate
with external advisers.
More info
http://www.mccarthyglobal.com.au/
services/software-consulting/
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STRATEGIC
PLANNING
In brief
In 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)
andexternal(bank/investor)stakeholders,
as well as set targets for yourself and your
staff.
Contribution to success
Not 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.
More info
http://www.mccarthyglobal.com.au/
services/strategic-planning/
“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
taskathand,demonstratingaverybroadknowledgeof
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 brief
For 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 success
Firstly, 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.
More info
http://www.mccarthyglobal.com.au/
services/business-finance-broking/
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MANAGEMENT
REPORTING
In brief
Management 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 success
Regularly 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.
More info
http://www.mccarthyglobal.com.au/
services/management-reporting-
financial-analysis/
13. ABOUT US.
We live and breathe business.
SAMUEL MCCARTHY
B.Bus(Accy) C.Dec
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
P: 0448 267 576
E: sam@mccarthyglobal.com.au
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
conceptsinplainEnglish,Samistheidealconsulting
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.
AfterfinishinghighschoolSamcompletedaBachelor
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
theworstoftheGFC,byrapidlyreducingexpenditure,
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.
14. McCarthy Global Consulting
ABN: 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: enquiries@mccarthyglobal.com.au
W: mccarthyglobal.com.au
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SIDC Investments Pty Ltd t/as McCarthy Global Consulting is authorised under Australian Credit
Licence # 389328.
15. “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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