About

Reset your debt, reset your life

We help company directors whose businesses are experiencing financial difficulty to hit the reset button and find a way forward with their businesses and their lives.

Sure, we’re ‘numbers people’. But our goal is always to help the business owners and families behind the numbers.

Reset your expectations

We started Business Reset because we’re dedicated to helping owners of small- to medium-sized businesses and their advisors navigate financial problems.

Our approach is unique - we build a real connection with you based on our firsthand understanding of small business, and then pursue the best outcome for you.

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Meet our people

Our specialist team is ready to listen and help get businesses back on track.

Jarvis Archer.

Jarvis Archer

Restructuring Practitioner / Liquidator

Jarvis is known for his down-to-earth and relatable approach. He's a straight talker who isn't afraid to ask company directors the tough questions that lead them to clearer decisions and better outcomes.

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Toni James

Practice Manager

In her organised fashion, Toni manages the intricacies of the practice, ensuring that every detail is in place and every process is streamlined. Her focus on efficiency supports the team in delivering their best work.

Des Byron.

Des Byron

Associate Director / Liquidator

Des has been a senior insolvency advisor for more than 16 years. As a registered liquidator and leader in our team, Des helps clients navigate tough times and come out the other side.

Liam Barnes.

Liam Barnes

Senior Manager

Liam is an insolvency expert with experience from national accounting firms. He brings a practical and tech-savvy approach to his advice.

Michael Carter.

Michael Carter

Head of Innovation & Marketing

MC's passions are innovation (smart ways of delivering value) and marketing (communicating value). He's a tech head, but only as a means to an end: it's about our process and the client's experience.

Daniel Dekleva.

Daniel Dekleva

Associate Director

Dan's skills in financial analysis and corporate recovery, combined with more than 16 years' experience in the corporate insolvency and liquidation space, make him the ideal leader for his SBR team.

Steve McAllister.

Steve McAllister

Customer Success Manager

In his relaxed manner, Steve guides company directors to understand their options when they're struggling with issues including cash flow, potential insolvent trading, and ballooning ATO debts.

Xanthe Stark.

Xanthe Stark

Senior Manager

Xanthe guides clients through difficult situations with empathy. With more than 15 years of experience, she achieves excellent client outcomes.

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Stuart Pfingst

Senior Manager

Stu has worked in insolvency for 24 years providing business owners with practical turnaround solutions to financial difficulties. He's a member of CPA Australia and the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association.

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Dean Phillips

Senior Manager

Dean has 15 years' experience with all forms of insolvency appointments and has a pragmatic approach to addressing solutions for business owners. He's a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

Dedicated to getting you through

We are guided by a simple principle: provide what we would want if we were in a client’s shoes. We are both realistic and optimistic, and we give honest advice to support your decision-making.

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Let's be clear

We want to make things as straightforward for you as possible. We'll explain everything in real terms, be upfront about the the hard truths, and support you all the way.

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Connecting is key

Achieving the best outcome for you starts with building a connection. We take the time to understand your business challenges - so you know you can trust us and we know how to get you back on track.

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Results matter

We're a determined bunch - our strong work ethic gets clients the results they need to turn their lives around. It’s how we’ve built our reputation as one of the best in the business.

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We get small business

We're a small business just like you, so we understand the unique conditions that you face. That's why we're so committed to supporting you and helping you make informed decisions.

Qualifications and memberships

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Turnaround Management Association

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Chartered Accountants

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Small Business Restructuring Partner

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Registered Liquidator

Industry-leading results for our clients

Jarvis Archer, our founder, is one of Australia's leading SBR specialists.

78% debt reduction

For eligible companies, we can reduce your debt by up to 78%, including money owed to the ATO.

98% success rate

Our thorough up-front planning process is resulting in a 98% success rate in getting SBR's accepted by the ATO.

Working with Business Reset was a game changer for us. They guided us through the process of closing our business smoothly and efficiently.

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You guys rock!

Majella, tax and business advisory

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Oh wow. Thank you for the massive amount of time and resource investment this has required. I can’t tell you how much of a stress relief this is. Needless to say, I’m a little emotional right now.

Vickie, social services provider

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