A fortnight ago we discussed the importance of planning, while looking at potential tailwinds + headwinds that may impact the market and our business. And last week, we provided our eBook on the Business Model Canvas to help with your planning for next year.This week,...
Wow, how is it February already? Thankfully, the COVID-19 blip in January looks to be a near miss for us in NZ, but it was a solid reminder none-the-less of the risks we continue to face and the role we, as business owners, can play in influencing best practices to...
While I look forward to the day we no longer have to discuss business planning in the context of COVID-19, for now, it’s evident the pandemic and associated lockdown has hit many kiwi SMEs hard. While some businesses can use the lifting of domestic restrictions to get...
Within a matter of weeks, you’ll be receiving a sizable bill from your accountant as he or she completes your tax return and I urge you to consider this – have your accounting fees gone up, stayed the same or reduced? Has the level of service and breadth of...
It’s no coincidence that the school term starts around the same time as tax season. I like to think of my end of year accounts as my annual report card. What areas did I achieve well in? Where is there room for improvement? And where did I check out and fail to...
