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How planning has meant I’m having the best year yet
I’m having the best year yet as a result of actually planning my business and my life. Here’s my take on goal setting and planning and what I do on a yearly, monthly, weekly & daily basis. […]
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Change of scene for a day
When I was offered a day pass for a Regus serviced office on the 33rd floor of the ANZ building in Auckland central I jumped at the opportunity. Just what I need I thought, a change of scene, a fancy office. And so here I am for the day. Check out the view. And there is coffee. Air conditioning. And PEOPLE! This place is super nice! And I’m feeling really inspired and productive. […]
Bookkeeping terms every business owner should know
Understanding the accounts of your business is fundamental in order to grow a successful business. It is the backbone of the business and understood and reported correctly, will give you important business information to make sound business decisions. Here are some common bookkeeping and accounting terms that you should know about and understand if you are in business, particularly in business in New Zealand […]
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Make 2016 the best year yet
I coach business owners like you who feel stressed, overwhelmed and out of control with too much on your to-do list, too many demands on your time and energy, and not enough time for yourselves and your family. And to top it off you aren’t making the kind of money you feel you should be making for that kind of effort.
Turn that around through efficient systems and strong financial margins and you’re feeling on top of your business with more freedom and more profit. […]
Networking groups – ROI
I’ve always been a big proponent of networking. I really enjoy it and BNI was integral to the growth of my last business with a tangible financial return. Some of the people I’ve met through networking groups have become lifelong friends and so the relationships that networking fosters can be invaluable and hard to put a figure on. […]
How I Spent My Summer “Holidays”
In among the pavlova eating, champagne drinking and presents opening of Xmas, I spent a significant portion of my summer holidays planning for 2016, improving workflow processes and implementing better systems within my business. I freakin’ love this stuff! I love the process and I love the result. I consider it to be holiday time very well spent. […]
Planning for a new year
“I love this time of year. It’s a time of reflecting back on the year just been and of recognizing the lessons learned but mostly about acknowledging the accomplishments and how far I’ve come.” […]
When are taxes due if the due date is a holiday?
There is sometimes some confusion around when taxes are due if it’s a public holiday. This from the IRD website: “If a due date falls on a weekend, public holiday or provincial anniversary day, we can receive your return and payment on the next working day without a penalty being applied.” […]
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Let’s talk about risk. How’s your risk management plan?
Identifying the potential pitfalls of the business, their underlying causes, and their potential impact, is the first step towards managing and controlling such events, and of lessening their impact should they occur.
So where do you start if you’re a small to medium sized business? […]
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Budgets – how the heck do I create one?
Budgeting can be a bit of an art form and is really a best guess, but if based on historical data has a greater chance of being fairly accurate. It’s good to review and revise regularly.
Here are some quick suggestions on where to start when creating a budget or cashflow projection. […]
Do your business accounts scare you just a little bit?
Or a lot?
Trust me you are not alone.
The number of times I have seen people literally shudder when asked about their business financials. I came to realise years ago that it doesn’t come as easy to some people as it does to me. But then I also see some of you out there who are perfectly capable but seem to have a real block with it.
So what’s the deal? […]
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Why business coaching and why me?
A coach challenges, supports, motivates, provides direction, and offers an outside, objective perspective. A coach sees where improvements can be made, they see the finish line and they understand what it will take to get you there.
Businesses who use a coach are more likely to experience better business results – improved work performance, business management, time management and team performance.
So why choose me? […]
Reset and restart
One of those mornings today. Woke up late, tired (and a little grumpy to be fair). Child was disorganized and consequently we were late out the door and late to school which makes me stressed. I hate being late for anything, I think it’s rude, but for school especially as I know that it’s disruptive […]
For all your “fill-in-the-blank” needs
For all your ___________ needs.
The amount of times I see this on the back of a work van or on a sign on the side of the road… it’s a lot of times.
Tradespeople seem to be the worst offenders but I’ve also seen it on a drycleaning sign and outside a lighting shop to name a few.
For all your electrical needs, plumbing needs, drycleaning needs, lighting needs… […]
Sometimes good enough is good enough
Sometimes good enough is good enough. This is a lesson that a business mentor used to try to drum into me until I finally took it on board. You see, I can be a perfectionist by nature. There were times that I would spend ages and ages making a marketing flyer just so because everything has […]
Managing Cash Flow – Set and Forget
I am a big proponent of set and forget banking (as I call it) for managing cash flow. Usually it’s for saving money, saving for tax, or paying off debt, but it can also be used for household expenses. It can save a huge amount of stress when it comes time to find the money […]
Be Great Today!
A good friend of mine has a great farewell saying as we’re parting. “Be great today,” he says. […]