PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
High Workload, Deadline Pressure, and
Strong Dependence on Billing Cycles
Industry Snapshot
Professional services — including consultants, accountants, designers, IT specialists, and
small legal practices — rely on time-based billing, multiple client deadlines, and steady
cashflow. These firms often operate with small teams and heavy admin loads, leaving little
room for strategic financial oversight.
Key Pressure Point
Around 20% of professional services firms struggle or close within the first five years,
often due to inconsistent billing cycles, late payments, and unmanaged administrative
pressure.
Sources: ABS, industry associations.
Why This Industry Needs AIDE
Service-based businesses handle constant movement of tasks, invoices, staff hours, and client commitments. AIDE helps by:
-Tracking billable vs non-billable activity to highlight gaps in productivity.
-Identifying cashflow risks caused by late-paying clients.
-Connecting project timelines with labour cost impact to reveal under-quoting.
-Prompting compliance and record-keeping deadlines (BAS, professional
standards).
-Reducing admin burden through reminders, follow-ups, and trend detection.