Most of the business world has gone digital. Paperless businesses are becoming the new normal, which is great for the trees, the planet, and for being organised! But just because most of your documents are viewed on a screen rather than a piece of paper doesn’t mean...
Whether you are in a love or hate relationship with your accounting software, you have to admit that you need it. Even if it is just because your accountant tells you so! Accounting software is an essential business tool to make your life easier and to keep those...
Oooooh yay, paperwork! ...said no one ever. Doing paperwork and getting organised is seldom anyone's favourite part of running a business. So, wouldn't it be nice if you could spend less time on the nitty-gritty details and just stick to the fun parts of the job? What...
To DIY or not to DIY… that is the question! To run a successful business, you have to get the essentials right first. Your business accounts are one of the most vital ingredients in the recipe for success. Mess them up, and you will quickly find yourself and your...
When you want to achieve anything in life, you must be consistent. Whether you aspire to gain a degree, run a marathon, or learn a new language, the secret to success is showing up day after day and working towards your goals. Running a business is no different....
On the final evening of the Institute of Certified New Zealand Bookkeepers Conference in Christchurch, bookkeepers from around the country came together for the 2019 Excellence Awards dinner. We are excited to announce that we took home the Bookkeeping Business of the...
P&L, BS, AP… EBITDA??? So many acronyms for a profession that relies on numbers! To the non-financial minds, these letters can be as confusing as the numbers themselves. What do all these terms stand for and do you need them for your business? Unless you have a...
Email newsletters are one of the most powerful ways for businesses to connect with and engage their customers. Regular newsletters are your direct line to a willing audience. Your customers have opted-in because they want to hear from you. That is great because it...
Why should you consider automating your customer contract process? Do you frequently send out proposals or quotes to customers by email and wonder if there’s a more reliable way to get them accepted and your contract signed? As a commercial lawyer, I’m often worried...
Do you know what makes a good bookkeeper? Like a really good one. Not just one that is alright or that will pass in a pinch. But one that will make your life easier and your finances a breeze. The criteria for a good bookkeeper is quite in depth. Unless you tick these...
So, you are ready to get your systems sorted and your business running smoothly? Excellent news! Great systems are the key to productivity. However, we hate to break it to you, but in order to be organised, you have to do a whole lot of organising! A business that...
We live in a visual world - every day we are bombarded with hundreds of images almost from the moment we open our eyes in the morning until we close our eyes at night. So it makes sense that having stand out imagery in our businesses is super important in order to...