Running an SME in New Zealand often means juggling a thousand tasks—and still not feeling like there’s enough hours in the day. That gap between what you need to get done and what actually gets done is more than frustrating. It’s a productivity gap, and it’s costing you time, energy—and quite possibly your wellbeing. Where’s that […]
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If the past few years taught us anything, it’s that digital tools aren’t a “nice-to-have” anymore—they’re the backbone of a resilient business. Yet far too many Kiwi businesses are still only skimming the surface. A website here, a cloud accounting system there—but the real value comes when digital is threaded through everything you do. New
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With Xero subscriptions in New Zealand increasing from September, its prompted a moment of reflection: Am I getting the most out of what I’m paying for? There is a positive side: Xero has introduced a raft of new tools and updates over the past year — and they’re built to help you save time, work
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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.
The Subscription Life: Is Your Business Keeping Up (or Paying Too Much)? Read More »
Do you have frustrations, bottlenecks and inefficiencies where once systems worked perfectly? Is there something better out there for your current needs? Growth is something every business strives for — but as your business expands, so do the demands on your systems. If you’re feeling like you and your team are spending more time battling
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There is no doubt we are living during a revolutionary time. What once felt like a futuristic, abstract concept is now embedding itself in our daily lives. It is here, evolving rapidly, and changing the way we work, communicate, and make decisions. AI is no longer a futuristic notion – it’s an expectation. Customers anticipate
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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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