Every year, thousands of Kiwis are targeted by fraudsters using increasingly clever tactics to impersonate IR, especially around tax return and payment deadlines. Whether you’re an individual taxpayer, a contractor, or a business owner, you may receive messages that appear legitimate, complete with IR logos, personalised language, and even realistic website links. But these scams […]
Why We Advocate for Hubdoc Over Xero Bills Recently, a client decided to move away from using Hubdoc for receipts and bills, opting instead to use only Xero Bills and incorporating the Approval step. While this approach is entirely viable, I wanted to provide some context and clarity around why we generally recommend Hubdoc over […]
You probably already know that if you have one toxic person in your team it can bring down the morale and productivity of an entire team. If you don’t do something about it, it will usually fester into something much bigger – resentment among your high performers, a negative workplace culture, and you run the risk […]
Last week I wrote about how one of my clients asked me a really good question about sales conversations, and just like I did with another client’s question a week or so ago, I turned my answer into a blog and sent it to my email list. Did you get it? Blogging is great for […]
If you’re like most small business owners, keeping the books isn’t something you enjoy doing. You would rather be working on growing your business and keeping your clients happy. Despite the fact you recognise that efficient management of day to day finances is vital. GST returns, bank reconciliations and credit control can often be considered unwelcome […]
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Deciding on an online marketing plan can be overwhelming for small business owners looking for affordable ways to nurture steady, sustainable growth. With time in short supply, the key is to find one or two growth strategies that will get results at minimal cost. These proven growth hacks offer business owners a few simple, cost-effective […]
Financial goals are the cornerstone of every successful business. They’re not just numbers on a spreadsheet; they’re a roadmap guiding your decisions and shaping your future. For small business owners, setting and tracking financial goals isn’t just a task—it’s a responsibility that can define your success. Here’s how you can set clear, actionable financial goals […]
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When you run your small business, you have a lot on your plate. That makes it tempting to let some tasks slide, especially tasks that are related to finances, which can be challenging and often outside your preferred skill set or experience. Here are some financial best practices for managing your business, so you can […]
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To many people, financial planning sounds like something for the very rich. The wealthiest people take their piles of money to someone who tells them where to invest it so they can make even more money. The rest of us just focus on saving what we can while paying off debt and hoping we don’t […]
If you’re like most small business owners, there are never enough hours in the day to complete every task on your list. Often you’re faced with prioritizing what you need to do right now – deal with a customer, meet a deadline, attend an event – and the things you know you should do for […]
If you have just started a new business, or are considering it, you need to know that the paperwork is probably going to start accumulating quickly. It’s important that you know the basics about bookkeeping for your new business in order to avoid major headaches in the future when you may be so busy that […]
I really love this “poem” if you can call it that, by Werner Erhard. I came across it somewhere around COVID time on a blog called No Minds’ Land and I felt that it gave me a sense of peace when confronted with the uncertainty that we were all feeling. Now that NZ is experiencing […]
I’ve recently come across some tools and apps that I’m really liking, so I’d like to share with you some Tech Tools that are making a big difference to my working days! #1: TimeSnapper One of my clients, Donna King, from Smart Bookkeeping has been using a tool called TimeSnapper. TimeSnapper takes a snapshot of […]
Did you know that over 93% of purchases begin with an online search? And Google is the most popular search engine site in the world. That makes Google Reviews really important – but why? I sat down with Tyne Wilson from Boutique Marketing to talk about why Google Reviews are important and why you should start […]
Today I want to draw your attention to a concept known as Expectation Bias which says that we are biased towards judging those things which we expect to happen – because that’s how things “should” be, or are “supposed to be” – as “right” or “good.” I put all the ” ” around those words […]
I’ve always been an avid reader but these days you’re just as likely to see me listening to podcasts and audiobooks as you are to see me with my nose in an actual book. Especially convenient when you’re in the car or out for a walk, but also when making dinner or doing housework. My […]
It may seem counter-intuitive that they key to being more productive is to NOT work for periods of time, but there are many reasons why this is, in fact, the case. And the science backs this up. It’s clear that taking regular breaks promotes productivity. […]
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Business owners – you are really great at what you do, but chances are that you were not so great at bookkeeping when you ventured into this business.
Efficiency with bookkeeping these days depends, not only on up-to-date and relevant accounting knowledge, but also on an inside-and-out knowledge of your accounting software. […]
Conversations are like puzzles. Focus on seeking clarity and understanding in your sales conversations and pieces will fit together to bring the picture to life. […]
When I joined BNI it started working well for me very quickly. And so I thought, this is great! I’ll find another group to join and I’ll get more referrals. But from the very first meeting I realised that that was going to be a problem. […]
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