How does an accountant save you money?

By |2024-02-29T14:52:42+13:00March 20th, 2024|Business Advice, Cash and Cashflow, General, Strategy|

Turning a profit will be high on your list of goals as a business owner. And if you want to generate the best margins, that means keeping an eye on the money that’s going out of the business, as well as what’s coming in. So, how can your accountant help with this?

Tax planning helps you do more with your money

By |2024-02-05T14:29:29+13:00February 21st, 2024|Business Advice, General, Tax|

Tax may be boring, but smart use of tax planning is an excellent way to help your company do more with your money. Tax planning is a strategic approach to managing your business’ financial affairs, with the aim of legally minimising your tax liability. In other words, you plan ahead to make sure you

Setting goals for the new year

By |2024-01-09T11:01:02+13:00February 7th, 2024|Business Advice, General, Strategy|

The new year is a new beginning. It's an ideal time to reflect on your aspirations and consider setting or redefining goals and challenges for the year ahead. Setting goals is an essential part of personal and professional growth. These could be lofty goals, or even setting out a plan

Read our guide for writing a business plan

By |2023-11-24T11:40:54+13:00January 24th, 2024|Business Advice, General, Strategy|

A business without a plan is like a car without a steering wheel. Read our guide for writing a business plan and find out the major benefits of having a detailed roadmap to follow. Your business plan is the sat-nav that keeps the company moving in the right direction. Having

Do you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur?

By |2023-09-20T16:52:51+12:00January 10th, 2024|Business Advice, General|

Do you have big dreams?  Ambitious goals?  And have an appetite for risk? We’ve underlined 5 key traits of a great business leader, and how our mentoring services can help drive you to achieve more. When you look at the research, there are certain aptitudes, personality traits and business skills

Should you invest in residential or commercial property?

By |2023-09-20T13:54:56+12:00December 18th, 2023|Business Advice, General, Strategy|

Investing in property can be a great way to grow your wealth over the long term. What are the advantages and potential disadvantages of residential versus commercial property – and can you still invest in property if you don't want to be a landlord? Kiwis love investing in property, and

Keep yourself and your business healthy. Get up, get out, and go for a walk.

By |2023-09-20T13:53:40+12:00December 4th, 2023|Business Advice, Cash and Cashflow, General|

How many business hours do you spend sitting in front of a screen or hunched over a pile of papers? Start thinking about your own health as well as your business health. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it's that many of us can work from pretty much anywhere

Is your business focused enough on cyber-security?

By |2023-09-18T10:25:20+12:00November 21st, 2023|Business Advice, General, Technology|

Keeping data safe can be a huge worry for New Zealand businesses. Now's the ideal time to get your cyber-security reviewed, updated, and tightened – before a breach occurs! We live in a digital world where our company information and (crucially) our customers' data are under constant attack. Hackers are

Proving your ongoing business viability with 5 financial reports

By |2023-09-15T14:55:10+12:00November 7th, 2023|Business Advice, General, Strategy|

What are the essential financial documents that can demonstrate your business' ongoing viability? We've listed the main reasons potential lenders and investors want to see solid financial statements before committing to your business. Whether you're applying for government subsidies, taking out a business loan or seeking investor support, you need

What is open banking, and what does it mean for you and your business?

By |2023-09-18T16:19:59+12:00October 31st, 2023|Business Advice, Cash and Cashflow, General|

New Zealand is making open banking more widely available. But what is open banking, and how could it affect you, your business and your day-to-day transactions? We already have one product in the market, but what else could become possible once open banking is more established? Open banking is a

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