We build better businesses from the inside out.
We build better businesses from the inside out.
Our business advisory services are designed to ensure that your business has a clear vision and is on track for success.
CONSULTING | ADVISORY | ANALYSIS
With over 50 years’ combined experience training New Zealand business owners, the Engine Room team have the expertise and experience to assess and improve the performance of your business.
The 90-Day Challenge
Up for a challenge? We become your business coaches for 90 days and together we take on the challenge to improve your business, fast-track growth and take your business to where you want it to be! We’ve helped many Kiwi businesses fast-track their growth in just 90 days. You’ll be amazed at what can be achieved in just 90 days!
What we do:
- Agree on a specific business objective to work towards – eg sales, profit growth, cost minimisation etc
- Create a detailed 90-day action plan with specific ways to measure success
- Work with you to monitor your progress
- Suggest improvements if needed
Business Advisory
We work with you to build a detailed diagnosis of your business as it stands, and develop goals and action plans to achieve those goals. At Engine Room we take the time to look at all angles of your business to identify and target the specific areas that need improvement. After this, we don’t just leave you to it, we guide and support you along the way.
We can help you with:
- Business Planning
- Business Processes
- Management Reporting
- Buying and Selling Companies
- Advisory Boards
- Profitability Improvement
Our latest advisory insights
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Exit Strategy 101: Preparing your Business for What Comes Next
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Why Business Owner Wellbeing Matters as Much as the Bottom Line
Read more ⟶: Why Business Owner Wellbeing Matters as Much as the Bottom LineRunning a business in New Zealand is rewarding, but it can also be relentless. Long hours, financial pressure, staffing challenges and regulatory changes mean many SME owners carry not just the business on their shoulders, but also the weight of their own stress and uncertainty. We often talk about resilience in business—less often about resilience…
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Investment Boost: How to maximise the benefits of this new scheme
Read more ⟶: Investment Boost: How to maximise the benefits of this new schemeBudget 2025 introduced the Investment Boost scheme – a new way for Kiwi businesses to reduce the cost of investing in new assets and equipment. So how can Investment Boost help you reinvest in growth and increase the competitiveness of your business? The scheme is expected to lift NZ GDP by 1% and wages by…
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The Subscription Life: Is Your Business Keeping Up (or Paying Too Much)?
Read more ⟶: The Subscription Life: Is Your Business Keeping Up (or Paying Too Much)?Love it or hate it, we’re living in the subscription era. Once upon a time, running a business meant stacks of paper, boxed software, and costly one-off purchases. But the digital world has changed – and with it, the way businesses spend. The Rise of the Subscription Economy Today, nearly everything runs on a subscription.…
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Keeping your cashflow strong in tough times
Read more ⟶: Keeping your cashflow strong in tough timesSmall businesses are particularly vulnerable in tough economic times. When sales are slow, there are still overheads and salaries that need to be sorted. Pre-planning and being proactive can help you weather tighter economic periods and allow you to continue to thrive. Make sure you have a clear picture of your payroll, and any other…
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Budget 2025: The impact for your small business
Read more ⟶: Budget 2025: The impact for your small businessOn Thursday 22 May, the Minister of Finance, The Honourable Nicola Willis, delivered Budget 2025. Opening her speech, the Minister said:“This is a responsible budget to secure New Zealand’s future. It supports the economic recovery now underway. It also takes a longer-term view with initiatives to boost future investment savings and growth.” Growing GDP and…
Let’s grow your business
Because no business is alike, we don’t think our service packages should be either.
We tailor our service to your business, your goals, and your budget.
Arrange a chat to talk with our team and we can build a framework to suit your business needs.