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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.
Why cashflow forecasting is essential
There are major economic challenges facing NZ small business. How can detailed cashflow forecasting help you overcome some of these financial challenges?
#NewZealand #economy #cashflow #businesstips
Taking card payments will now be more cost effective
The Commerce Commission has acted to reduce the cost of interchange fees on Visa and Mastercard payments. Find out what this means for your transaction costs.
#cardpayments #interchangefees #businesstips
Keeping your tax and expenses in check when you are self-employed
Working for yourself or running your own business? Setup robust systems for expenses & tax requirements so you can focus on your important tasks. We can help take the headaches out of your business accounting.
#freelancelife #taxtalk #smallbusinesstips
Should you buy or lease your business assets?
Should you buy or lease your new equipment? Here are some pros and cons of each. We also can review your financial position, cashflow and cost base to decide whether buying or leasing is the right thing for your business.
#businessadvice #SmallBusiness
If I’m working ON my business what should I be doing?
I’m sure you’ve heard about the need to work ‘on’ your business as well as working ‘in’ your business. But have you ever stopped to think what exactly you should be doing?
Changes to KiwiSaver: how to get your business ready
Budget 2025 introduced changes to the contributions and rates for KiwiSaver. Find out the impact for your employees, your payroll and your cashflow position.
#KiwiSaver #payroll #businesstips
Business credit: how a business credit card helps your startup
A business credit card could be an excellent way to start building your company’s credit profile. We’ve listed five benefits of applying for a business credit card.
#creditcards #businesscredit #businesstips
How to use forecasts and scenario-planning
If you’re only looking back at historic numbers, you limit the insights you’ll gain. Forecasting highlights your future threats and opportunities – and creates a proactive strategy for the future of your business.
Setting goals and measuring performance
Want to get in control of your business performance? We’ll work with you to set your strategic targets, track the right numbers and monitor the important KPIs.
#performance #KPI #businesstips #growthmindset
Business confidence is on the rise: what this means for your business
23% of New Zealand businesses feel confident about their economic future. But what does increased business confidence mean for your own Kiwi small business?
#businessconfidence #economy #businesstips
Strategic business partnerships: the benefits of working together
Strategic business partnerships are all about finding the common ground. If you share the same customer audience and create a complementary way of meeting their needs, you can significantly expand your target market.
#strategic #business #partnership
Making your business work for you: making enough to retire
Are you thinking of retiring in the near future? Now’s the time to start planning your exit strategy, so you have a business that delivers the ROI and capital you need to fund your retirement.
#retirement #exitstrategy #businesstips
Mythbusting: “More Software Means More Productivity”
Too much software is killing your productivity. App fatigue is real—too many tools, too many logins, too much time lost switching between them. Less tech clutter, more efficiency, click to learn how!
#WorkSmarter #Productivity
Changes to the minimum wage: what this means for your payroll
Did you know the minimum wage increased from 1 April 2025? Here’s how to mitigate the potential negative impact of this rise on your cashflow.
#minimumwage #payoll #businesstips
Making your business work for you: securing your lifestyle
Is your business providing the income you need to secure your desired lifestyle? We’ve got some hot tips for boosting revenue, profits and your ability to draw down income.
#lifestyle #revenue #income #businesstips
Making your business work for you: work/life balance
Is your business eating into your personal time? Are you tired, stressed and making mistakes? Now’s the time to refocus your work/life balance, so you’re the best leader you can be.
#rest #worklifebalance #businesstips
Making your business work for you: the big goal
Is your business helping you deliver on your personal goals? Our new series looks at ways to make your business work for you, with handy hints on setting and tracking your goals.
#goals #personalgoals #businesstips
How to optimise your business: get proactive with your finances
Looking to get in control of your finances in 2025? Embracing the latest financial tech is a great way to put yourself in the driving seat. We’ve got five ways to boost your finances.
#finance #accountingtech #businesstips
Costs are rising: what can you do?
70% of Kiwi small businesses are expecting higher costs in the months ahead. But there are ways to lessen the impact of these rising costs, so your margins can still remain healthy.
#costs #expenses #margins #businesstips
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