VBP - Australia

03/09/2026

What could your business achieve if you stopped being the bottleneck?

For Trevor Birks, growth started with letting go of the repetitive tasks that were slowing his team down. By partnering with VBP, Blackwood Advisory has been able to scale support functions, reduce frustrations and focus on what they do best.

His advice? "Know where your expertise ends and where someone else's begins."

🎬 Watch this episode of the and discover what's possible when you stop doing it all yourself.

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01/09/2026

A great adviser experience starts long before a client meeting.

The most successful advice firms understand that strong client outcomes are supported by capable teams, efficient processes, and operational consistency behind the scenes.

If you're looking to strengthen capacity without compromising service, this article is worth a read.

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Intelligent automation for advice firms: discover which processes to automate first to improve productivity, accuracy, compliance and scalability.

27/08/2026

“The biggest fear I had was the unknown.”

Like many business owners, Ryan Sullivan was hesitant to let go of critical tasks. Three and a half years later, partnering with VBP has become one of the best business decisions his firm has made.

By offloading administrative work, his team has been able to focus on what they do best: serving clients, providing strategic advice and creating clearer career pathways for staff.

Sometimes growth starts with letting go of the work that's holding you back.

Watch Ryan share his story and the power of delegation 👉 https://hubs.la/Q04tjDj00

▶️ Watch Ryan Sullivan from Precept Financial Services shares how p...

26/08/2026

The most successful advice firms aren't choosing between people and technology. They're leveraging both.

Read how automation can reduce operational workloads while keeping client relationships and strategic advice firmly human-led.

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Find out how human-in-the-loop automation helps advice firms streamline operations while maintaining oversight, trust and quality advice.

18/08/2026

Last chance to nominate a worthy cause.

Future2 Foundation's 2026 Make the Difference Grants Program is closing soon, and we're encouraging our partners and network to help spread the word.

If you work in financial services and know a grassroots organisation creating positive change, consider submitting a nomination before applications close.

Your nomination could help a community organisation access funding to expand its impact and build stronger financial futures for Australians.

Explore the grant guidelines and start thinking about the
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16/08/2026

Innovation is more than creating something new. It is about delivering real value and making a lasting difference.

We are thrilled to share that VBP has been selected as a Finalist in the Excellence in Innovation category at the 2026 Sydney Business Awards.

This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to challenging the status quo, embracing new ideas and delivering solutions that help Australian financial advice businesses succeed.

A huge thank you to our incredible team, clients and partners who have been part of this journey. We are honoured to be recognised alongside so many outstanding organisations and look forward to the awards gala in September.

14/08/2026

Many advice firms are under pressure to do more with less. The key isn't automating everything at once, it's identifying repetitive, rules-based tasks that consume valuable time.

Great insights from Nick Galea on where to start with intelligent automation and how firms can achieve quick wins.

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Intelligent automation for advice firms: discover which processes to automate first to improve productivity, accuracy, compliance and scalability.

10/08/2026

"Energising. Exciting. Committed."

Those are the three words Mark Fisher used to describe his first seven weeks as CEO of VBP.

From building relationships across Australia and the Philippines to experiencing the passion, inclusiveness and growth mindset that define our culture, Mark shares what has made such a strong impression since joining the business.

His reflections reinforce what makes VBP special: great people, meaningful partnerships and a shared commitment to creating opportunities for our clients and our teams.

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New VBP CEO Mark Fisher reflects on his first weeks, highlighting a growth mindset, strong culture, innovation and future opportunities.

07/08/2026

There’s no single blueprint for building a great risk advice practice.

As Sue Viskovic shares in her latest RiskInfo article, the most successful firms combine client focus, strong systems, innovation and exceptional claims support to deliver lasting value.

At VBP, our risk-specialist FPAs are proud to support advisers in creating more capacity to focus on what matters most: their clients.

Read the full article here: https://hubs.la/Q04sc1b80