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
Economic conditions and the costs of trading make it difficult to keep your finances on track. We’ve got five ways to reduce the financial uncertainty and improve your planning. In these uncertain times, careful planning, forecasting, and strategic thinking can help make the road ahead clearer. As a business leader,
Cybersecurity plays a critical role in your business's governance and risk assessment. Fortunately, a new government website offers training and resources to help you enhance your security measures. Your IT systems and software are the backbone of your business, and with so many parts of your operations now in the
Late payments can cripple your cashflow and undermine the viability of your business. We’ve outlined some ways to tackle late payments and get your cashflow back on track. Late payments to Kiwi small businesses are on the rise, putting additional pressure on your cashflow and ability to cover your expenses.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand recently reduced the official cash rate (OCR) to 3.75%. What does a drop in interest rates mean for you, your business and your financial opportunities? Let’s take a look at how a drop in interest rates may affect your finances. Reduced cost of borrowing
Is your business model as solid and future-proof as you think it is? We’ve picked out five of the key threats that should be on your small business radar. Small businesses faced a number of challenges in 2024, with the business environment, globalisation, technological change and difficult economic conditions all
