Gavin Bottrell – Business Coach, Accountant & Adviser | Maitland & Newcastle

Real Business Coaching from a Real Business Owner

Gavin Bottrell is not just a coach — he’s a Chartered Accountant, Registered Tax Agent, Licensed Financial Planner and business owner with over 20+ years’ experience advising and mentoring businesses across NSW.

With offices in Maitland, Newcastle, and beyond, Gavin works with:

• Business owners wanting clarity, strategy and accountability
• Founders scaling or restructuring
• Entrepreneurs preparing for exit, succession or wealth creation

His unique value? He combines business strategy, financial systems, tax smarts and real-world leadership advice — all in one place.

What Does a Business Coach Actually Do?

Duties of a Business Coach:

• Set clear business and personal goals with the owner
• Create growth strategies tailored to the business model
• Help identify profit leaks and pricing issues
• Introduce systems and structure to reduce owner stress
• Provide independent accountability (so things get done)
• Offer honest, experienced advice in all areas of business
• Guide team leadership, delegation and culture improvement
• Help reduce overwhelm by focusing on the right priorities
• Build succession plans and long-term exit strategies
• Encourage mindset shifts for better decision-making

Business coaching with Gavin = Strategy + Financials + Action.

What Does a Business Accountant & Tax Agent Do?

Duties of a Business Accountant:

• Prepare and lodge financial statements & business tax returns
• Help with business structure setup (company, trust, etc.)
• Manage BAS, GST, PAYG, and payroll tax obligations
• Ensure compliance with ATO, ASIC and Fair Work requirements
• Provide cashflow forecasting and budgeting
• Advise on asset protection and tax minimisation
• Review financial performance and profitability
• Assist with loan or funding applications
• Manage capital gains and depreciation claims
• Liaise with business owners, bookkeepers and external advisors

A business accountant ensures your numbers are right — and your business stays financially sound.

What Does a Financial Planner Do?

Duties of a Financial Planner:

• Help business owners and individuals set financial goals
• Create tailored wealth-building strategies
• Advise on superannuation (incl. SMSF) and retirement planning
• Provide personal insurance strategies (TPD, income protection, life cover)
• Guide tax-effective investment planning
• Support business owners with exit planning and wealth extraction
• Plan around Centrelink, aged care, or government entitlements
• Develop estate planning strategies in collaboration with legal advisors
• Manage risk and structure portfolios for long-term success
• Provide ongoing reviews to keep your plan on track

Financial planning = protecting your future while growing long-term wealth.

Why Gavin Bottrell?

✔ 20+ years experience across accounting, coaching, tax & planning
✔ Founder of multiple businesses — still actively growing them
✔ Based in Maitland, with clients across Newcastle & NSW
✔ Known for clear, practical advice — not fluff
✔ Trusted advisor to tradies, medical pros, SMEs, families & investors
✔ Offers fixed-fee options & ongoing support packages
✔ Can work 1:1 or alongside your existing accountant/advisor

Gavin's Coaching Focus Areas

Business Strategy & Planning
Leadership & Time Management
Financial Control & Profitability
Team & Systems
Growth, Scale & Exit Planning
Business Startups & Structuring
Personal Financial Planning for Business Owners

Get more than just coaching — get complete advisory support.

Office Locations

📍 Gavin Bottrell – Business Coach & Advisor
Maitland Office: 93 Lawes Street, East Maitland NSW 2323
Newcastle Office: 45 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW 2300
📞 Mobile: 0432 785 312
📧 Email: gavin@bottrellbusiness.com.au
🕒 Appointments: Monday – Friday | Saturday Mornings by Request