Welcome to Howie FSC

After having spent more than 20 years as the CEO of one of Australia’s most innovative and fastest growing Home Care providers, I am looking forward to contributing to an industry that I feel passionate about in a different way.

I have set up Howie FSC (Howie Financial and Strategic Consulting) to address an under-supported niche. Howie FSC is providing consulting services to Home Care organisations as they respond to yet another ‘once in a generation’ reform program. As a Chartered Accountant I have a unique perspective that I am hoping will assist organisations that are facing financial challenges, or are wanting to better understand the economics that drive their operating models.

Howie FSC will be focused on supporting the work that is required for Home Care organisations to restructure their business operations, finances and legal structures to meet the requirements of the new model, whatever that may look like.

This will include demystifying transaction processes and the benefits these can bring, assisting potential investors and new entrants to better understand the sector, its economic drivers and risks, and working with leaders to develop options to address the changing marketplace and find practical solutions for those facing financial stress.

I will be writing a series of blog posts looking at the direction of the reform program, and what Home Care organisations can do to address this new set of challenges. Please feel free to provide feedback to me through the website or on LinkedIn regarding topics you might be interested in, or anything that you might agree or disagree with. I always enjoy participating in a spirited discussion.

Of course, if there is anything that I can do to assist your organisation with its journey through this next stage of industry reform, please do not hesitate to contact me. I’d be very happy to have an initial discussion with any business leaders considering their strategic options or facing financial stress.

I would encourage everyone reading this blog to start planning now. The earlier you start the more options you will have. I have had a lot of experience with organisations that leave the planning process until they have more certainty, and find that by then, they have very few options left. Even plans that aren't intended to be implemented immediately can provide significant risk mitigation as they can be implemented much more quickly in the event of a crisis.