due diligence

Management Buyout

Most businesses experience significant events such as acquisition, merger, liquidation, IPO, etc. A Management Buy-out (MBO) can be attractive to buyers and sellers who know each other well before the transaction. There are risks and careful planning is required. Our article explores these issues and why having a competent advisor is important.

business

Using Data to Drive Success

This article explains how the approach to sales is undergoing fundamental change as organisations gain access to data that was previously unavailable. Analysing sales performance helps us decide what to do next in terms of generating leads, product focus and improved lead times. And it is easier than ever before to track our progress and grow our revenue.

accountability

Your numbers should tell a story

Accounting is a technical skill, and not all business owners are necessarily savvy in this field. This is where a good accountant can come in. 

budget

ABC success for small business

Well-organised businesses conduct financial housekeeping to minimise risk and maximise profits and growth. Use our pointers to help improve your own business.

employees

New NZ employment law from 1 April

From 1 April 2019, employees who are affected by domestic violence will have new entitlements and rights.

cash flow

Financial Reporting

The quality and relevance of financial reporting influences a manager’s attitude to financial matters. Having a good understanding and good representation of the numbers helps improve decision making and boost business performance.

customer experience

Key Metrics to Measure Marketing Success

When it comes to determining marketing effectiveness, your end goal should be to paint a comprehensive picture of how your marketing efforts are performing. The metrics outlined in this article will put you in a good position to get the complete picture you need to fully understand what’s working and what’s not.

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.

business planning

A Strategic Approach to Setting Business Goals

If you want to build a great business, you need to set challenging goals and engage in calculated risks. To be more effective, you should set specific, measurable, audacious yet realistic, and time-bound goals. Learn a better approach to planning and setting business goals.

communication

Business processes

Most businesses follow processes, some deliberately and some subconsciously. But what about DESTROYING processes?

business

Business performance

Jack and Dianne earn a comfortable income from the business but are concerned that things have struggled to grow in the last 18 months. Read guest blogger Mike Barnes' take on their situation.

competition

Making sales

Here are 7 tips to ensure that you get the most out of each and every sales opportunity.