Strategic business partnerships are all about finding the common ground. If you share the same customer audience and create a complementary way of meeting their needs, you can significantly expand your target market. Your business may compete head-to-head with a number of other companies, but this doesn’t mean you have
Budget 2025 introduced the Investment Boost scheme — a targeted tax incentive to support business reinvestment and growth. But what does it actually mean for your business? As part of Budget 2025, the Government introduced a new initiative called Investment Boost — a tax incentive designed to make it easier
Your business isn’t just your livelihood—it’s potentially your most valuable retirement asset. Whether you’re planning to retire in a few years or just starting to think about your future, now is the time to ensure your business is structured to deliver the return you’ll need. You may love running your
The Ministry of Education has announced significant updates to the Pay Parity Opt-In Scheme, which will impact all education and care providers, including hospital-based providers. Providers must make their election by Monday, 9 June 2025. After this date, a two-year moratorium will apply, preventing providers from moving to a higher salary scale until July
Want to become a smarter, more effective leader? Business coaching is your secret weapon. It helps you review, analyse, and enhance your business strategy while offering a highly personalised mentoring programme to support your growth as a leader. It can be lonely at the top when you’re running your own
While the headlines focus on politics and policy, at Pathfinder we’re focused on what this means for you: your business, your wealth, and your future. We cut through the noise and give you what you actually need: real-world implications and strategic takeaways. What’s the real story? New Zealand is coming
Automation. The magical word that promises to free us from repetitive tasks, save hours of time, and deliver your business from the clutches of inefficiency. Why automation works best when your processes are already working. Automation sounds like a dream: plug in a shiny new app, flick a few switches,
Staying one step ahead of economic uncertainty means having the right performance metrics at your fingertips. We’ve highlighted 5 ways to track, monitor and analyse your performance. We’re operating in uncertain times, where shifts in the global economy can happen overnight. This makes it challenging for small businesses to plan
Learn the essential steps to track your income and expenses, forecast future financial needs, and set achievable goals. This guide will empower you to make informed decisions and maintain control over your finances. A budget shows what you plan to do with your cash over the next year. To fully
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming small businesses, but the jargon can be overwhelming. Our AI glossary breaks it down, so you can see how AI can benefit your business. AI simplifies and optimises administrative tasks, making business management more efficient. With AI agents and assistants becoming more advanced, savvy business
