Wouldn’t it be nice to know what to expect in your business? Unfortunately though, there is no crystal ball to tell you the future. But, there are other tools that you can use to understand more about what is happening in your operation on a daily, monthly and annual...
Compliance work… it’s just one of those necessary things you have to deal with in an accounting practice. Or is it? Now we aren’t suggesting that you throw compliance work out the window. That would be silly! But, compliance tasks do have a habit of taking up...
So, payroll. We know it's not exactly the life of the party, but it sure is a critical player in your business game. It's complex, kinda like that 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle that's more sky than landscape. Get it right, and you're a hero. Get it wrong, and, well... no...
As your business grows, the inevitable truth is that you will need people to help you run it. There are only so many hours in the day, and you might be able to do everything yourself now, but that might not last much longer if you reach capacity. So, who should you...
Apps are the way of the future for businesses of all sizes. They create efficiencies by streamlining specific processes and saving you hours while doing it. There are many apps out in the marketplace that we would recommend. But, with an app, they are usually really...
As a business owner, staying on the right side of the IRD is like staying on the right side of the law as an individual. You do everything in your power to make it happen! But sometimes, you might find that you have some IRD trouble to deal with. It might be overdue...
What is the most precious business resource? You might think it is your tools, your revenue or your computer. But, the truth is, it’s none of those things. The most precious resource is time. And there never feels like there is enough of it! If you are like many of...
GST is a normal part of life here in NZ. We all know that we pay GST as part of the price of things we buy. But when it comes to sorting out GST as a business owner, it might be a tad more confusing. You have a responsibility to the IRD to ensure your GST returns are...
It’s time to outsource some tasks and hire a VA. Woohoo! You’ve Googled virtual assistant and found plenty of search results. But how do you know which VAs are the good ones and which one you should choose for your business? To find out, you need to ask the right...
The end of the month seems to roll around quickly when you run a business. It might be a time for celebration if you’ve had a good month in business. Or, it could be when you plan to tighten your belt because the cash flow isn’t great. Unfortunately, you won’t know...
When you run a small business, you often wear many hats, especially at the beginning. And because you carry out so many roles, it can be easy to try and keep all your essential business information in your head. But, trust us, that’s not a good idea. What happens when...
No one likes a mess. Messy teenage rooms, dishes in the sink, wet towels on the floor… all annoying. But, as a business owner, no mess is more frustrating than messy accounts. Like those other household messes, it can be easy to let your accounts fall into disarray....