Managing your finances well is one of the most powerful ways to set yourself up for success as a contractor. From understanding your expenses to planning for tax time, here’s how to stay in control and build strong financial habits from day one. When you're contracting, you're not just doing
Are you stuck in the daily grind of your business? Discover how shifting your focus from operations to strategy can unlock growth, clarity, and freedom. Learn the five essential activities that will help you work on your business—not just in it. Are you working on your business or just in
Tired of chasing receipts and reconciling bank statements at the end of the month? Learn simple, practical ways to streamline your bookkeeping, reduce admin, and stay on top of your finances. If you’re running a small business or managing a property portfolio, you know how quickly receipts, bills, and invoices
Technology is moving fast and with it, the tools available to help you run your business more efficiently. But with terms like AI, machine learning, and automation being thrown around, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure about what’s actually useful. Let’s break it down. Understanding the difference between AI
Your Cost of Sales (CoS) is more than just a line on your financial reports; it’s a key indicator of how efficiently your business is operating and how healthy your margins really are. We’ve highlighted five important ways CoS affects your business, and why it’s worth keeping a close eye on.
Whether you're just starting out or expanding your portfolio, understanding the accounting fundamentals behind property investment is key to making informed decisions and protecting your assets. As both accountants and investors, we know that good property decisions start with good financial visibility. Here’s what every property investor should be across:
Big changes are coming to NZ’s leave laws—get ahead of the curve with our breakdown of the proposed Employment Leave Act 2025 and what it could mean for your business. On 23 September 2025, the New Zealand Government announced a major legislative update: the Employment Leave Act 2025, which will
Looking at past numbers is important—but it’s only part of the picture. If you want to stay ahead, you need to look forward too. That’s where forecasting and scenario planning come in. For a long time, accounting was all about reviewing what had already happened. But while historical data is
Profit is important — but cash flow is what keeps your business running day to day. If you’re finding it hard to manage cash flow, you’re not alone. Many businesses experience this, even when they’re technically profitable. It’s possible to have a healthy bottom line and still struggle to pay
You might already know the basics—but do you fully understand what your Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet are really telling you? Even for experienced business owners, these reports can raise questions. That’s why we’re here—not just to explain the difference, but to help you interpret what they mean for your business’s performance
