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How Much Should I Pay Myself?
How much should I pay myself? It is a question that many business owners ask themselves. And deciding what that number should be is rather tricky. Unfortunately, there's no set formula for working out the exact number. It depends on an interlinking range of factors –...
Things You Could Be Doing Better On Your Website
Your business website is one of your most powerful marketing tools, but only if it’s done well. Maybe ten or twenty years ago it was enough to have a simple home page with your contact details – much like a listing in the traditional phonebook. But today’s businesses...
Is It Possible To Take My Business Finances Paperless?
Never in history has it been easier to operate a business without paper. The world is digital, which means life – and running a business – is easier, faster, more efficient, and most importantly, better for the planet. So, that means you don’t have to keep dusty old...
The Easiest Way To Streamline Your Payroll
As a business owner, endless lists of tasks eat up your precious time every week. Regardless of the size of your business, payroll is one chore that tends to result in procrastination and tension headaches. However, this essential task shouldn’t be put off! Getting it...
How A VA Can Manage Your Business Blog
Having a blog for your business is one of the best ways to engage your customers, build your authority, and shoot to the top of Google’s search results. But you only get out of it what you put in, and not many business owners have the time to dedicate to creating or...
Understanding The Difference Between Profit And Cash
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...
3 Tips For Easy Business Growth
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...
Make Workplace Wellness A Thing In Your Business
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...
Does Your Business Have An Exit Strategy?
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...
7 Critical Steps For Hiring Your First Employee
So you are ready to expand your empire and bring on someone to help, congratulations! Hiring your first employee is a critical milestone in the growth of your business. As exciting as this moment is, it's a decision that shouldn't be rushed. Jumping in before you are...
The Real Cost Of DIY Bookkeeping
Every business owner needs something of a DIY attitude to succeed. This particularly true in the early days of a new venture. And as Kiwis, we are perfectly equipped for a bit of DIY on any occasion. All we need is a bit of number 8 wire, right? Or maybe some duct...
Is A Normal Work Week Possible As A SME?
Anyone running a small or medium business knows that it’s nothing like working a typical 9-5 job. Although that’s one of the main benefits of managing your own business, it can also be one of the most challenging aspects. Your hours may be unpredictable, your schedule...