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
Is your user experience in need of a refresh? We’ve summarised four of the core areas to focus on and how reviewing them will lead to a far better user experience for your customers. Your end users are the life and blood of your business. They’re the drivers of your
The short answer is no, but AI content writing can be a great productivity tool for any small business. Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll have heard about the ascendant rise of Open AI's ChatGPT and GPT-4 (plus other similar tools). These natural language processing tools have brought AI content writing to
Want to know how to overcome the most common business challenges? We’ve highlighted five typical obstacles and simple ways to beat them. Founding, building, and growing your own small business can be hugely rewarding for many entrepreneurs. But the road ahead isn't always straight and smooth; it could include some
Thinking of buying a business? Whether you’re new to business ownership, or a seasoned business owner, we’ve got the key questions you need to ask prior to the purchase. Purchasing an existing business is a great way to get into business ownership or expand your business empire. You could buy
Is your business focused on the true needs of your top-notch customers? Customer-centric businesses can be 60% more profitable, so we’ve outlined the key ways to refocus your customer strategy. A business has to solve a need for a target market. Not knowing who your ideal customer is or what
Introducing The Cashflow & Profit Improvement Meeting. Are you... Working too hard and feeling like you're not making enough money? Wondering why your Profit and Loss says you're making money but there's no cash in your bank account? Feeling like you work harder than everyone else on your team? Not paying yourself (because there's not
We all know having a #PersonalBudget can improve our finances, but budgeting has other unexpected benefits. From better communication to more effective personal goal setting, Pathfinder Solutions can help you reap the rewards of personal budgeting. "The budget is not just a collection of numbers, but an expression of our values and aspirations." –
Customers that stretch out how long it takes to settle their bills are costing you more than time and frustration. However, increased electronic connectivity between small businesses, accountants, and financial institutions coupled with cloud accounting and traditional methods can help your debtor management. As with any relationship, timely communication between creditors (suppliers) and debtors
At Pathfinder Solutions, we're chartered accountants and seasoned business mentors. Therefore, we often help clients identify the crucial business reports they need to focus on. Here's an overview of how to track performance, take action, and prepare your company for surviving the new business normal (whatever that might be!) To
