When was the last time you took a helicopter ride above your business? The good news is that there’s a Healthy Business Checklist to help you quickly and easily check your business fitness
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As a business owner in New Zealand, navigating the digital world is essential—but it’s also fraught with risks. Scammers are constantly evolving, targeting individuals and businesses alike with increasingly sophisticated tactics. According to recent BNZ research, businesses are twice as likely to fall victim to scams than individuals. This blog will equip you with practical
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72% of Australian and New Zealand SMEs surveyed in William Buck’s Exit Smart Report 2023, expect to exit the business in the next 10 years. However, 64% of owners haven’t had their business valued recently. We hear a lot of people say they would like to sell at some point, but don’t know where to
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When you have access to detailed forecasts you can scenario-plan, search for cost-savings and look for strategies that will preserve your cashflow position. To be able to navigate the future path of your cashflow, you need to start forecasting – so you can map out your financial position over the coming months and can take
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If you’re a small business owner in New Zealand, you likely understand the importance of having a cash reserve. While financial advisors often mention the term, the process of building a cash reserve for small business owners might seem challenging. Cash flow problems can arise unexpectedly, often due to factors beyond your control. However, a
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A Guide from Xero It’s an uncomfortable truth for business owners, but fraud happens more often than you think. Most business owners say that they never thought it could happen to them, but it can. Here’s some advice from Xero, the accounting software on some things to think about and ways to manage the risk.
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A contractor is not an employee. Here’s all you need to know about the difference between an employee or contractor.
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The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, including here in New Zealand. While we New Zealanders are fast adopters of tech, our use of AI is still lagging behind the level of use in Australia and Canada. As your trusted accountant, we understand the pivotal role AI can play in enhancing efficiency,
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Starting off with ChatGPT As small business owners, it can seem like there’s just not enough hours in the day. One solution to that is harnessing the power of AI. AI is here to help you do more with less. By getting the AI to do the tasks that take you the longest or the
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Migrating from WorkflowMax by Xero If you have been using WorkflowMax by Xero, you would have already migrated to a new job management software by now, as June 26 2024 marked the end of life of the software. WorkflowMax by BlueRock (aka WorkflowMax 2) is most obvious alternative and the BlueRock team have made the
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