business owners

5 Critical Financial Business Metrics

Here are 5 metrics that offer deep insights as business owners consider important decisions.

cash flow

Managing Business Debt

Address excessive business debt promptly: Act decisively! Explore some options here.

assets

Tax for Short Stay Accommodation

The NZ short-stay accommodation market is poised for a resurgence, but there are tax issues that need consideration.

cash flow

How businesses with accurate data insights are surviving inflation

Whilst this is an Australian article, it has key messages for all small and medium businesses either side of the Tasman.

employees

The case for performance reviews

The bottom line is not so much if you should run performance reviews, but how should they be designed so that all objectives can be met during the full-on activity of the year.

business owners

4 Ways to Finance Your Business Growth

Maybe your business provides a great product or service in high demand by customers. There’s an opportunity to grow, which should be good news… but what happens when the business doesn’t have the cash to fund this growth?

budget

New Zealand Budget 2022

Wellbeing Budget 2022 – A Secure Future acknowledges the difficult times we're living in while aiming to help move towards a high-wage, low-emissions economy that provides greater economic security with support for households affected by cost-of-living pressures.

accountability

Knowing your financials is vital for success in 2021

2020 lost some great companies, and the years to come will take more. So how can you begin protecting yourself and your investments when the landscape is still shifting below our feet?

cost accounting

2021 Business Planning

Business leaders are looking ahead to next year and considering what to prioritise. Data can play an important part in these decisions… provided it is used wisely. Our article contains ideas on how data can explain the drivers of your business and where you should focus your efforts.

cash flow

5 Steps to Stronger Cash Flow Management

Some businesses are finding opportunities in the COVID19 environment while others struggle. Common to all businesses is the need for astute cash management. In our article, we look at some best practices to help you best utilise your cash.

agriculture

New Zealand Budget 2020

As expected, the 2020 Budget has been a high spending one with a deficit forecasted to be $29.6 billion in 2021. We break down the expenditure and key initiatives.

cash flow

Managing (and Getting Help) Through a Business Crisis

Recent global events are testing the mettle of even the most experienced leaders. What skills are necessary in this time of uncertainty? What leadership traits will help steer a business through the multitude of challenges and threats? Read on for leadership ideas which can be applied in your business.