business owners

Building a Cash War Chest for Your Business

Six practical steps to take to establish and maintain better cash reserves in your business.

business

Business policy changes coming in 2024

With New Zealand's Prime Minister having his feet firmly under the table, what major policy changes will affect your business?

accountability

KPIs important management tools

Need to update or develop KPIs for your business? See how to use KPIs as important business management tools.

business

Reengineering Your Business for Profit and Sustainability

Business Reengineering usually means eliminating activities or processes which are not adding value. In some cases, they will be substituted with better processes. This is challenging because changing the way a business acts and thinks is complex. Here’s a reengineering process which can help improve profitability and business resilience.

budget

Understanding Volatility in Your Business

It is important to identify and understand the causes of the volatility in your business and develop a plan to deal with it.

business

Business plans help businesses prosper

Business Plans are like maps for tourists. You need a plan for where you’re going to go, what you want to look at, where you’re going to stay and, if you deviate off track, you need to be able to identify where you are and then navigate to get back onto your original path. Planning a business activity is very similar.

cash flow

Business Resilience Through Precise Cash Flow Management

Managing cash flow is not a financial challenge. It is a business challenge and resilient businesses will base their assumptions on a good understanding of the market, the business goals and business priorities. 

continuity

Six ways small businesses can prepare for a reduction in government support

There’s no doubt that small businesses are doing it tough as a result of COVID-19. But through planning, considering the impacts of the pandemic on others throughout their demand chain, and preparation small business owners can find navigate their way to better days.

best practice

The CFO - A Vital Role in the Cockpit of Your Business

We explain the role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and why it is important in a business. Best practices in managing your accounting function are listed as well as ideas on appointing a Virtual CFO to ensure strategic oversight of your finances.

communication

Meaningful accounting data to drive sales

Accessing and analysing your business data used to be considered a luxury. But now it’s a necessity. Work with us to ensure you have your data at your fingertips, so you can make the best possible business decisions.

Goal setting

Goals, Strategy and Plans

In 2019 we encourage and help our clients to take the time to do some serious planning using these simple ten steps.

budget

2019 business planning

Happy New Year! Although many do possess business skills, financial acumen is rarely high among them. In this article, we list three common financial mistakes that we observe frequently.