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Plain English guide to cashflow
Positive cashflow is the beating heart of your business. Dive into our Plain English guide to cashflow and find out how to get in complete control of your cash position.
#tax #accounting #businesstips #cashflow
How to push forward when business confidence is low
Business confidence limped to +10 in the recent ANZ Business Outlook Survey. What can your business do to push forward when business confidence levels are so low.
#business confidence #strategy #businesstips
Is your side hustle a viable business?
Thinking of starting your own side hustle? Here are five key questions to check that your new business idea is financially and operationally viable.
#sidehustle #entrepreneur #businesstips
When was the last time you reviewed your business spending?
When was the last time you reviewed your business spending? We suggest five key ways to review, manage and mitigate your operational costs and overheads.
#cashflow #spendmanagement #businesstips
Eight ways to save time (and money) in your business
When time really is money, it’s worth finding ways to reduce tedious and repetitive admin tasks – and better tech is usually the answer. Ready to automate jobs, digitise data and free up time? We can help.
Six steps to better cash flow
To maintain a healthy cash flow, you need more than just strong revenue. Improve your small business cash flow by implementing six simple cashflow rules.
#healthy #cashflow #revenue
NZ Budget 2026: What your small business needs to know
Budget 2026 was light on major business-related announcements. But there are some key changes to taxation that may affect your Kiwi small business. Read our Budget summary.
#Budget #Budget2026 #tax #businesstips
Mid-year Break & Strategic Review
King's Birthday long weekend is the unofficial halfway point of the calendar year.
This is a natural point to step back and look at your year-to-date performance. Are you on track with your budget?
What are cash reserves (and why does your small business need them)?
Does your Kiwi small business have any cash reserves? 76% of SMEs say they have limited reserves, but that’s a financial gamble in the current turbulent economic conditions.
#cash #reserves #finance #businesstips
Five things your balance sheet can tell you about your finances
Your balance sheet is a key financial statement to understand. So we’ve highlighted five ways your balance sheet can keep you informed about your financial health.
#balancesheet #accounts #businesstips
Getting the balance right with AI: 5 dos and don'ts
We’re experiencing an ‘AI revolution’. But do you know where AI can truly benefit your small business? We cover five of the key dos and don’ts of using AI in your business including agentic AI.
#AI #strategy
Happy New (Financial) Year!
A new financial year starts on 1 April, and it’s the perfect time for a strategic reset.
Setting goals for you and your business for the new financial year
If you are reflecting on where you are at and thinking about your business goals for the financial year ahead, we can help you establish measurable goals for your business.
#smallbusiness #financialnewyear #goalsetting
Managing change in your business
70% of change projects within a business fail. The biggest factor for success is employee engagement, here are eight ways to engage your team and get them onboard with changes.
Does your business idea have wings? Five steps for starting a business
Got a great business idea but don’t know where to start? Follow this 5-step plan for setting up your new business and setting the best foundations for success.
#startup #newbusiness #strategy
Why your accountant is the mentor you didn’t know you needed
Looking for someone to guide your entrepreneurial journey? Your accountant could be the mentor you didn’t know you needed.
#businessadvice #SmallBusiness #mentoring
The NZ economic outlook for 2026
Trading has been challenging in 2025. But the economic outlook for New Zealand small businesses does look brighter as we head towards the new year and 2026.
What is the difference between cashflow and profit?
Which is more important? Cashflow or profit? We’ll explain why getting in control of your cash is vital for the stability and continued success of your business.
#businessadvice #SmallBusiness #profit #cashflow
How can we support your business profitability?
Want to cut unnecessary costs, optimise the most profitable parts of the business, and increase your overall return on investment?
Talk to us about how we can work with you to support your ongoing business profitability.
10 ways to improve business performance
Supercharge your business with some simple tips. Eliminate distractions & bad customers, get a plan, use tech, deploy marketing and understand your business numbers. We've got lots more ideas to improve performance - talk to us.
Get in touch for a catchup to see how we can help you here