The Business Advisory Blog

The Business Advisory Blog

Insight, news and updates from Alliott NZ Chartered Accountants, Auckland New Zealand. The views expressed here are the views of the author and should be discussed in further detail should an article be relevant to your individual circumstances.

While every effort has been made to provide valuable, useful information in this publication, this firm and any related suppliers or associated companies accept no responsibility or any form of liability from reliance upon or use of its contents. Any suggestions should be considered carefully within your own particular circumstances, as they are intended as general information only.

cash flow
Making Sure You Get Paid On Time
Managing Accounts Receivable (Collections) can have a big effect on the cash balance of your business.
25 September 2023 Read More
budget
Budget Summary 2023
Summary outlining the key measures announced by the Government, with our commentary, on yesterday's NZ Budget.
19 May 2023 Read More
coronavirus COVID-19
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back for Investors
Don't rely on predictions; plan for various outcomes over the next three years to avoid investment anxiety.
07 March 2023 Read More
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.
17 August 2022 Read More
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.
27 July 2022 Read More
cashflow
Pricing Strategy to Drive Growth and Profit
Pricing strategy is a pathway to increased revenue and profit... but it’s often neglected by management. In this article, we look at factors which influence price and actions you can take to develop and implement an effective pricing strategy. 
10 May 2022 Read More
business
Fully engaging with your financial data
Understanding the finer points of your financial situation is crucial in times of economic uncertainty. But according to a Forbes article, a significant portion of entrepreneurs and business owners don’t fully engage with all of their financial data.
11 October 2021 Read More
assets
Business Valuation. What Is Your Business Worth?
Building a business can be a long, challenging process. One way to assess how you are doing is to VALUE your business… and then try to grow that valuation. This keeps management on track and is interesting to sellers, investors or lenders. In this article, we look at how to go about valuing your business.
24 May 2021 Read More
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. 
17 August 2020 Read More
budget
NZ Winter 2020 update
Many of our clients have availed themselves of the opportunity of asking us to perform a wider range of duties over recent months – why not discuss with our team the broader range of services and support we offer to help you survive in your business beyond COVID-19 and during this financial year?
25 June 2020 Read More
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Xero small business apps for retail
Xero users have access to a range of tools to set retailers up for success as they work through COVID-19 challenges and adapt to a ‘new normal’. 
15 June 2020 Read More
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From COVID-19 Survival to Resilience
Survival has been on the minds of many leaders recently. But businesses are shifting their focus to resilience. What does it take to build businesses that can survive AND thrive in the longer term? Past methods may not work as well in the ‘new’ environment. Then again, what will really change? In this article, we’ll look at some attributes of resilient businesses.
18 May 2020 Read More
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