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Written by Vanessa Williams on November 30th, 2020.
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As accountants, we like our clients to think ahead… even on a 3 to 10-year timeframe. A major part of this is Succession Planning. Where Succession Planning is concerned, clarity brings opportunity… and the risks of “getting it wrong” can be significant.
Written by Greg Millar on November 23rd, 2020.
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Who could have planned for what 2020 brought us? Who can predict what 2021 will bring? Business planning isn't about getting it 100% right, it's about having clarity and focus so that we can effectively navigate whatever life throws our way. Check out the article below and start articulating the goals that will make a real difference to your business in 2021!
Written by Vanessa Williams on November 16th, 2020.
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This month the Government announced changes to the Small Business Cashflow (loan) Scheme. Our article provides you with information on these changes.
Written by Greg Millar on November 9th, 2020.
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Sales is not only about having great products available at an attractive price. Weak sales processes can hold a business back… so it’s worth looking at how you can get super-efficient in sales. Fortunately, data can help us. In this article, we look at seven ways to refine your ‘sales machine’ to drive better sales performance and provide a video on what to measure in sales.
Written by Vanessa Williams on November 2nd, 2020.
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Now we are back in the office (hopefully for the long term) and it’s just months away from Christmas. What a year it’s been!
Written by Xero on October 26th, 2020.
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We outline simple actions you can take to secure your data and keep your business safe.
Written by Greg Millar on October 19th, 2020.
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By adopting buffering strategies, business leaders are not only helping themselves but they’re also helping their teams gain focus and clarity.
Written by Xero on October 12th, 2020.
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Read more about Xero's focus on machine intelligence that doesn’t replace, but assists, complements and serves to lift the performance and value of the people who use it, aligned with everything that #Human represents.
Written by Vanessa Williams on October 5th, 2020.
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Improving your cash position brings opportunities and reduces business risk. In the absence of equity and debt financing, alternative cash-flow management strategies can make a positive difference. These ideas will not apply to ALL businesses but perhaps there are some you can implement.
Written by Greg Millar on September 28th, 2020.
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We tweet, we like, and we share— but what are the consequences of our growing dependence on social media? As digital platforms increasingly become a lifeline to stay connected, Silicon Valley insiders reveal how social media is reprogramming civilization by exposing what’s hiding on the other side of your screen.
Written by Vanessa Williams on September 21st, 2020.
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Do you know where to focus your energy in your business? How to identify the key drivers of your business success? Our article will help you to prioritise the initiatives that will make a difference.
Written by Greg Millar on September 14th, 2020.
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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.
Written by Ross Henderson on September 7th, 2020.
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Employment law experts say this case sends a strong message to employers not to rely on the pandemic to seek to justify a failure to follow proper process.
Written by Michael Beech on September 2nd, 2020.
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The danger of attempting to ‘play’ the market through short-term trading and timing strategies was highlighted recently in a warning to retail investors by the Australian market watchdog the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
Written by Vanessa Williams on August 31st, 2020.
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Confirmation that Auckland has dropped back to COVID-19 Alert Level 2 with the rest of New Zealand.
Written by Vanessa Williams on August 27th, 2020.
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the extension of Alert Level 3 in Auckland to 11.59pm on Sunday 30th August 2020. Auckland will then drop down to Alert Level 2. The rest of the country remains at Alert Level 2.
Written by Greg Millar on August 26th, 2020.
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Small and medium-sized businesses may be eligible for the business finance guarantee scheme to support operating cash flow disrupted due to COVID-19. The scheme supports banks to take on lending with the government taking on the default risk of up to 80% of the loan.
Written by Vanessa Williams on August 19th, 2020.
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New Zealand employers who have had, or expect to have, a revenue drop of at least 40% because of COVID-19, for a 14 day period between 12 August to 10 September, compared to a similar period last year can get it. Other eligibility criteria is similar to the previous wage subsidies.
Written by Greg Millar on August 17th, 2020.
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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.
Written by Vanessa Williams on August 12th, 2020.
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