Pre-planning and being proactive with your cashflow can help you weather tighter economic periods and allow you to continue to thrive.

In part 3 of this three part series on Burnout, Jo Burban takes a closer look at the overwhelmed small business owner, and how to make a change.

AI is everywhere right now with big promises, confident sales pitches, and deals that sound too good to be true. If you run a small business, you’ve probably wondered: is any of this actually useful for me… and is it safe?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way businesses operate. And, while AI can be incredibly helpful in admin-heavy areas, it’s not always the right choice, especially when it comes to HR advice.

As the financial year-end approaches, now is the time for business owners, farmers, and sole traders across Aotearoa to get their ducks in a row.

Uncertainty has a habit of making financial decisions far more stressful than they need to be. When you’re unsure what’s around the corner, it’s harder to set realistic budgets, make confident investment decisions, or plan sustainably for growth.

Making good business decisions is easier to do when you have excellent information at your fingertips.

Revisiting and updating your business strategy is vital for a growing business – and that means making more time to focus on strategic thinking.

This time of year can be hard on small business. Your expenses continue and your cashflow can suffer when your debtors go on holiday.

For employers the Christmas season is a time to ensure you’re on top of your obligations around holiday pay. Here’s a quick guide to help small business owners stay compliant and stress-free.

The run-up to Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for many Kiwi businesses. As an employer, you play a key role in supporting your team’s wellbeing.

Growth is exciting, and with the right planning, it can be a turning point for your business. Here are four key questions to ask yourself before scaling up.

How are you feeling about your business right now? Are you on solid financial footing, or taking a more cautious approach? Is demand steady, growing, or unpredictable?

A strong credit profile is the foundation of your business’s financial health. Whether you’re a start-up or an established operator, a healthy credit score can open the door to better borrowing terms, investor interest, and growth opportunities.

A core initiative for Kiwi businesses, Investment Boost is a new tax incentive to encourage investment in assets to increase productivity.

Calculating the minimum wage is easy when your employees have regular hours. It’s a little more complicated when your business is seasonal.

Starting a trade business is an exciting adventure, but also a challenging one. You have to plan, market, hire, and more. And you have to do it all while climbing a steep mountain of growth.

Every business needs a job management system. This is even more important for builders or tradies who have projects spanning over a number of months as well as having other smaller jobs.

At the current time, New Zealanders are dealing with the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle, cost of living increases, inflation, and a shortage of staff for many businesses.

It’s the end of financial year for most clients and time for us to start looking at the 2023 Financial Accounts.