About Positive Practice

Meet Stewart Newberry

Stewart Newberry is a Fellow of the Institute of Financial Accountants with over 24 years of experience helping business owners across the UK achieve financial clarity and sustainable growth. Based in Skipton, Yorkshire, he leads Positive Practice Accountants with a mission to transform how SME and care business owners understand and manage their finances.

Known for his positive, empathetic approach to business advisory, Stewart has built a reputation for cutting through financial complexity and delivering practical, actionable insights. His philosophy is simple: "Profit is an opinion, cash in the bank is a fact." This belief underpins everything he does, from the CLEAR Cashflow Method to his virtual finance services that help hundreds of business owners make better decisions.

Beyond accounting, Stewart is deeply committed to his local community. He serves on the committee at Ghyll Golf Club and plays an active role in supporting the club's junior section, helping to coach and develop the next generation of golfers. A keen golfer himself with a handicap of 16.3, he brings the same enthusiasm for improvement and development to the fairway as he does to the boardroom.

Why I Created the CLEAR Method

Over 20 years of working with business owners, I saw the same pattern again and again. Hardworking, talented people building successful businesses, but making financial decisions in the dark. They'd tell me they were profitable, then ask why there was never enough cash. They'd hire new staff on gut feeling, then scramble when the cashflow couldn't support it.

I created the CLEAR Cashflow Method™ because I believe every business owner — especially those running care and social care businesses — deserves to understand their numbers. Not in a complicated, jargon-heavy way, but in a clear, practical way that actually helps them make better decisions.

We work primarily with health and social care business owners, and with SME owners across other sectors, to ensure they have the right information at the right time to make the best decisions — producing the results that make your business succeed and deliver the lifestyle you want and deserve.

We don't just prepare year-end accounts and returns. We help you plan for and run a more profitable and valuable business.

Credentials & Experience

FFA

Fellow of the Institute of Financial Accountants

MBA

Master of Business Administration

20+ Years

Working with business owners across multiple sectors

Sector Specialist

Deep expertise in health, social care, and owner-managed businesses

Business for Good

At Positive Practice, we believe business should be a force for good. We're committed to helping our clients build businesses that not only provide for their families but also contribute positively to their communities and the wider world.

When your finances are clear and your business is thriving, you have the freedom to make a real difference. That's the positive practice we stand for.

Let's Have a Conversation

Book a free Cashflow Review and let's talk about where your business is today and where you want it to be. No obligation, no pressure.