Thinking about exiting your business doesn’t mean the journey’s over—it signals a new chapter. A well‑crafted exit strategy ensures your legacy lives on, your team stays solid, and your business continues to thrive—even without you at the helm . 1. Start with strategy, not just hope This isn’t about making the quickest decision—it’s about mapping […]
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Running 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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Budget 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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On 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
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A good way of looking at your business is through Forecasting. With our forecasting service, you have the data, forecasts and reporting needed to make truly informed decisions about your business’s financial future and to review these decisions regularly.
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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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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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When you’re selling your business, the information or sales memorandum drives the start of your sale process. It is key to motivating a buyer to the next stage – signing a contract subject to conditions and conducting due diligence on your business. While presenting your business in the best light, it must be grounded, easy
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