Change is difficult, but growth doesn’t happen when we focus our energy on the old. It happens when we embrace the new. Business owners, family businesses and the self-employed know this – reaching one’s ambition, whether personally or professionally, takes time, strategy, innovation, and often, funding. As a finance broker and business consultant, my goal is to shape the strategy and execution that drives value for my clients.My aptitude for unpacking the complex and seeing the true picture has been at the heart of every iteration of my two-decade-long career. From teaching and studying psychology, to industrial relations in manufacturing and transformation management in the banking sector, my motivation is to give people – staff or my clients – an opportunity to reach better personal and financial outcomes.In a business setting, this involves re-imagining and streamlining processes to enhance efficiencies and building a culture supported by shared objectives. Owners and directors at the helm of businesses that are flatlining or heading south are often too close, too involved to identify and overcome the roadblocks to success.I sit down with these leaders – open-minded self-starters are my kind of people – articulate a unique strategy, and map out a six-month, one and three- year roadmap. Pragmatic and collaborative, I implement a holistic 8 𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝐹𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 that highlights the financial position, clarifies the underpinning business values, identifies new capabilities required and delivers the changes you need.I, too, am values-driven. Integrity underpins my every action, and I’ve had an unyielding work ethic from an early age. I learnt this from my parents. Both immigrated from Malta to Australia; my dad came alone at just 16 and started his own business.Perhaps that’s why, in my finance broking business, I’ve specialised in helping the self-employed. Whether securing a commercial, home or investment loan, they’re up against it – twice as much paperwork 📝 that’s twice as complex. I take away the pain by being the interface between you and the banks, minimizing your risk, and advocating for you and your requirements.Whether I’m assisting people on their journey toward financial stability or sustainable business success, it’s all about empowering others to be and do better.If you’re on a similar mission, let’s connect.📧 paul.zahra@pzconsulting.com.au 📱0419 546 553