Services
AS Advisory solves SME challenges with tailored, efficient, real-time solutions.
AS Advisory is dedicated to providing efficient and cost-effective real-time solutions to business owners and operators within the Small and Medium Enterprise sector. We understand the challenges that businesses face, and we work closely with our clients to relieve them of the burden of dealing with specific problems that impact their operations.
Our team of experienced professionals specialises in solving complex business problems and optimising operational performance. We have a proven track record of delivering results and helping our clients achieve their vision for their business.
Whether you’re looking to improve your bottom line, streamline your processes, or develop a growth strategy, AS Advisory can help. We take a collaborative approach to problem-solving, working closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and develop tailored solutions that meet their objectives.
Advisory
Enhancing business value by providing strategic direction and optimising operational performance, leading to stronger profits and improved cash flow.
- Business Planning
- Cashflow Modelling
- Cost Analysis
- Profit Improvement
- Interim Management
- Finance (debt/equity)
- Sale of Business
Forensic
Quantifying the position through high quality, timely and cost effective investigation and advice.
- Quantification of Loss
- Fraud Investigation
- Dispute Resolution
- Asset tracing
- Business valuation
- Expert testimony
- Employee misconduct
Restructuring
Guiding business through financial challenges and assisting owners and stakeholders with recovering value when everything seems lost
- Informal workouts and turnarounds
- Formal Insolvency
- Business viability reviews
- Debtor and Creditor Advisory
- Business and Asset divestment
- Safe Harbour
- Risk Management
Programs
Structured mentoring and business development programs designed to improve business owners skills and assist them to build profitable and resilient businesses.
- Online Training
- Business Mentoring
- Guides and tool kits
- Sale of Biz Ready
Program
Our Approach
Insights
Director Penalty Notices Explained: How Company Debt Can Become Personal
One of the toughest conversations I have with business owners is around Director Penalty Notices (DPNs). Most directors don’t realise that company debt can end up on their own shoulders until a letter from the ATO lands in their inbox. If you’re a director, it’s worth...
What Happens if You Don’t Lodge on Time: Understanding Penalties and Risks
If you’re running a business, I get it - lodging your BAS or tax return isn’t always at the top of the list. Between keeping staff paid, chasing invoices, and managing the day-to-day, paperwork can easily slip down the pile. And for a while, especially through COVID,...
Post-COVID Recovery for Hospitality Businesses: Lessons from a Real Restructure
Over the years, I’ve seen many businesses face extraordinary challenges - some that seem insurmountable at first glance. Recently, I had the opportunity to guide a long-standing hospitality business through a small business restructuring (SBR), and it was a stark...
Webinar: How to Shield Your Business & Clients when the ATO comes knocking
What you will learn:
- What triggers ATO action and how to spot the early warning signs
- The step-by-step ATO escalation process (from letters to legal action)
- Director penalty notices and personal liability what they really mean
- Strategies that work: real-world case studies and what could have been done earlier
- What to do now if you or your clients are already under pressure
Who Should Attend:
About The Host:
Andrew Schwarz, Founder of AS Advisory, is a Liquidator and Forensic Accountant with over 30 years of experience guiding business owners and their advisors through financial crises. His calm, outcome-focused approach is built on integrity, real-world expertise, and a deep passion for helping people turn setbacks into comebacks.
“Our mission is to give business owners their freedom back through clear advice, structured strategies, and unwavering support.” — Andrew Schwarz