When it comes to business admin, some tasks are definitely more fun than others. Receipting money and working with clients you love are definitely tasks that top the list of good jobs. However, one task that commonly draws groans and is accompanied by a hefty helping...
With 2020 being the year that it was – the less said the better – working remotely has suddenly become mainstream. There has been a steep learning curve from office to the online workspace and online meetings play a vital role to ensure teams feel connected. We have...
The Goods and Services Tax – known to kiwis as GST – has been in action in New Zealand since 1986. As a consumer, we are used to paying it as part of the purchase price for just about everything. But as a business owner, it’s important to give it a little more...
Your bookkeeper is one of the most important people in your business. They keep track of your cash flow, help your staff get paid, make sure your invoices and bills are sorted, and keep tabs on all your financial data on a day to...
Do you struggle to focus, have a never-ending to-do list, and go home feeling like you somehow wasted half your day? You're not alone! It's a common complaint in today's fast-paced world. But don’t fret; the solution to your productivity woes is simple yet effective....
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to outsource your bookkeeping. But how do you know your new bookkeeper has the skills you need to provide you with the best support possible? With no industry requirements, anyone can call themselves a bookkeeper. Even someone...
Do you know the difference between profit and cash? It’s all money, right? Technically, it is all money. But it is not the same kind of money. Many people assume profit and cash are one and the same. But in business, they are very different metrics, each with a...
As a small business owner, we know that you have got an awful lot on your plate. So much, in fact, that it can be hard to know exactly what to focus on! But when you boil all your business tasks down, the most important question to ask is: will this task help with my...
Do your employees enjoy being at work? Most people spend more time at work than they do at home. So transforming the workplace into a positive, supportive, healthy environment can make a world of difference to their mindset and attitudes. This is true of a home office...
Every successful business owner knows that planning is essential. Without a well-thought-out strategy, it's impossible to get through those first crucial years let alone continue growing! But what happens at the other end of the business life-cycle? Have you thought...
No one has time to waste. There are only so many hours in the day, you want to ensure you maximise each one. Especially if it means you can finish work on time and enjoy time with your pets or family! If you are trying to boost productivity and efficiency in your...
One of the hardest parts of starting to work with a virtual assistant (VA) can be figuring out how to hand your tasks over. Often, a barrier to even handing tasks over can be knowing that they won’t be done the way you currently do them. This is not necessarily always...