Smarter bookkeeping: Simple ways to cut down admin and stay organised

By |2025-11-05T12:01:31+13:00November 5th, 2025|Business Advice, Cash and Cashflow, General|

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

AI vs. Automation – What’s the difference?

By |2025-11-05T11:59:38+13:00October 29th, 2025|Business Advice, General, Strategy, Technology|

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

Understanding the impact of Cost of Sales

By |2025-11-05T12:05:32+13:00October 15th, 2025|Business Advice, Cash and Cashflow, General, Strategy|

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.

Accounting essentials for property investors: What you need to know

By |2025-10-01T13:08:22+13:00October 6th, 2025|Business Advice, General, Strategy|

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:

Simplifying leave: The proposed 2025 Holidays Act

By |2025-09-26T16:23:14+12:00September 27th, 2025|Business Advice, General, News|

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

Why forecasting and scenario planning matter for your business

By |2025-07-21T14:56:52+12:00September 17th, 2025|Business Advice, Cash and Cashflow, General, Strategy|

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

Is cash flow holding you back? Let’s take a closer look

By |2025-07-21T14:57:25+12:00September 9th, 2025|Business Advice, Cash and Cashflow, General, Strategy|

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

Understanding your key financial reports

By |2025-07-18T11:39:47+12:00September 3rd, 2025|Business Advice, Cash and Cashflow, Strategy|

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

Getting the most out of AI: It’s all about the way you ask

By |2025-08-11T14:12:26+12:00August 27th, 2025|Business Advice, General|

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and other generative systems are becoming increasingly common in workplaces — and they’re changing how we get things done. But to truly get value from them, it all comes down to how you interact with them and the quality of your prompts. Whether

Card payment costs are dropping – Here’s what that means for your business

By |2025-08-08T14:02:08+12:00August 13th, 2025|Business Advice, General, Strategy|

New rules are making card payments cheaper for businesses and customers. Discover what this means for your bottom line. If your business regularly accepts Visa or Mastercard payments, there’s good news. The Commerce Commission has stepped in to reduce the cost of interchange fees—the hidden charges that come with every

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