Take Control of Your Cashflow — Before It Controls You 

Take Control of Your Cashflow — Before It Controls You 

Money shouldn’t feel stressful — but for many business owners, it does. 
If you’re constantly juggling bills, worrying about tax, or wondering where your profit has disappeared to, it’s not your fault. You just need a better way to manage your money. 
 
We use a simple cashflow method that gives you: 
 
clarity about where your money should go 
control over your spending and profitability 
predictable income you can rely on 
no more tax shocks 
and a business that finally pays you properly 
 
If you want less money worry and more financial confidence, this approach can genuinely transform your business — and your life. 
 
 

📺Watch Mike Michalowicz introduce Vicki Summersby and the team at PBT   As certified Profit First Professionals, we guide you through the whole journey in a simple, friendly and supportive way, making the system easy to implement and even easier to maintain. 

The Method 

Why It Works 

Traditional accounting says:  
Sales – Expenses = Profit 
 
Which usually means profit is whatever happens to be left at the end — if anything. 
Profit First flips this completely:  
Sales – Profit = What’s Safe to Spend 
 
You take your profit first, then run your business on what remains. 
And when you do that, you create: 
 
stability in your cashflow 
predictability in your income 
control over your spending 
and real financial breathing room 
 
⭐ It’s simple. 
⭐ It’s visual. 
⭐ It works with real human behaviour — not against it. 
 
And it works whether you’re a sole trader, limited company, or a fast‑growing business. 
Any accountant can file your taxes and keep your books tidy — but only a tiny percentage are certified to help you grow your profit intentionally. That’s where we come in. 
Sales – Expenses = Profit which usually means profit is whatever happens to be left at the end — if anything. 
The issue with this dated formula is that profit comes last, making it easy to disappear altogether... 
Sales – Profit = You take your profit first, then run your business on what remains. 
Profit First builds profit and cash flow into your business from day one. This system makes sure you’re paid fairly in two ways: 
 
As the owner (through profit distributions) 
As the person doing the work (with a real, regular salary) 

What Profit First Helps You With 

You don’t know what’s safe to spend 
This method makes it crystal clear — you’ll always know exactly what’s available. 
You’re not paying yourself properly 
Your pay becomes a non‑negotiable, built into the system from day one. 
You’re scared of your tax bill 
Tax gets its own dedicated pot, so there are zero surprises. 
You feel like you’re working hard but not seeing results 
Regular allocations build healthy financial habits that finally move you forward. 

How We Implement this method at PBT 

1️⃣ Profit Assessment 
We look at your numbers and create a clear picture of where your business currently stands. 
 
2️⃣ Account Setup 
We help you set up the right bank accounts for: 
Profit 
Tax 
Owner’s Pay 
Operating Expenses 
(Plus any extra buckets your business needs) 
 
3️⃣ Allocation Plan 
We build a personalised allocation plan based on your real numbers — not guesswork. 
 
4️⃣ Your First Allocation Day 
We walk you through your first ever allocation so it feels simple and achievable. 
 
5️⃣ Monthly or Quarterly Check‑ins 
We adjust your percentages gradually and support you as your business grows. 
 
6️⃣ Ongoing Accountability 
You get continued guidance so Profit First becomes a healthy habit, not a one‑off exercise. 

What Profit First Helps You With 

You don’t know what’s safe to spend 
This method makes it crystal clear — you’ll always know exactly what’s available. 
You’re not paying yourself properly 
Your pay becomes a non‑negotiable, built into the system from day one. 
You’re scared of your tax bill 
Tax gets its own dedicated pot, so there are zero surprises. 
Cashflow feels unpredictable 
Regular allocations build healthy financial habits that finally move you forward. 
What Life Looks Like with Profit First 
Our clients often say things like: 
 
“I finally feel in control.” 
“I pay myself properly now!” 
“No more tax panic.” 
“My cashflow is stable for the first time ever.” 
 
And comments like these matter — not just because they’re positive, but because they reflect the real transformation Profit First creates. 
 
When your money is organised, clear, and working for you: 
 
the stress lifts 
your finances stop feeling chaotic 
you make decisions with confidence 
your business genuinely starts to support your life 
 
That’s the whole point of this system. 
Profit First gives you clarity, confidence, and calm — three things every business owner deserves, but rarely has. 
 
And with us guiding you through each step in a simple, friendly, fully supportive way, you don’t just get a “method”… 
You get the peace of mind that comes from finally understanding your numbers — and knowing you’re in control of them. 
 
What Life Looks Like with Profit First  
Our clients often say things like: 
 
“I finally feel in control.” 
“I pay myself properly now!” 
“No more tax panic.” 
“My cashflow is stable for the first time ever.” 
 
And comments like these matter — not just because they’re positive, but because they reflect the real transformation Profit First creates. 
 
When your money is organised, clear, and working for you: 
 
the stress lifts 
your finances stop feeling chaotic 
you make decisions with confidence 
your business genuinely starts to support your life 
 
That’s the whole point of this system. 
Profit First gives you clarity, confidence, and calm — three things every business owner deserves, but rarely has. 
 
And with us guiding you through each step in a simple, friendly, fully supportive way, you don’t just get a “method”… 
 
You get the peace of mind that comes from finally understanding your numbers — and knowing you’re in control of them. 

Read It. Implement It. Transform Your Cashflow. 

Read It. Implement It. Transform Your Cashflow. 

Across the world, business owners are discovering a different way to manage money — one that feels calmer, clearer and so much more human. Profit First has become the system people turn to when they're tired of stress, confusion and never knowing what their bank balance will look like tomorrow. 
 
It works because it meets you where you are. 
 
It doesn’t drown you in jargon or spreadsheets — it gives you a simple, reliable structure that helps you create profit, pay yourself, cover tax and finally breathe. 
 
For many business owners, Profit First is the moment everything clicks into place. 
 
And working alongside Vicki as your dedicated and Certified Profit First Professional means you don’t have to figure it out alone — you have guidance, support and accountability as you build a system that truly supports your life and business. 

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