Breathing room notes

Breathing Room Notes is the OYBN blog: calm, plain-English writing about business finances for owners who quietly carry the pressure alone.

Written by Barb Everson, CPA and Business Money Mentor, for service business owners and allied health practitioners across

Port Stephens, Newcastle, the Hunter and Australia-wide.

No jargon. No judgement. Just a little more breathing room, one note at a time.

The Five Minutes That Changed How I Feel About My Business Money

The Five Minutes That Changed How I Feel About My Business Money

Weekly Business Money CEO Check-in ...more

CEO Mindset

August 07, 20263 min read

Is OYBN Actually For Me?

Is OYBN Actually For Me?

Wondering if a financial coach is really for someone like you? If you're a capable, heart-led business owner quietly carrying more money stress than anyone realises, here is how to tell. ...more

CEO Mindset

August 05, 20263 min read

Why Do I Charge Less Than I'm Worth?

Why Do I Charge Less Than I'm Worth?

If you quietly charge less than you know you should, you are not bad at business. Here is what is really going on, without judgement. ...more

CEO Mindset

August 05, 20264 min read

Why Do I Avoid Looking at my Business Finances?

Why Do I Avoid Looking at my Business Finances?

If checking your business bank account makes your chest tighten, you are not lazy or bad with money. Here is what is really going on, without judgement. ...more

CEO Mindset

July 12, 20264 min read

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