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.

benchmarks
What to measure and why
It's critical to monitor business performance. Here's how to choose the right KPIs for your business.
26 June 2024 Read More
Audit
Staying on Top of Important Business Trends
We recommend that business owners conduct a periodic ‘self-audit’ to track performance in five important areas.
08 April 2024 Read More
culture
Preventing cyber fraud
What can businesses do to protect themselves against financial fraud? Here are some guidelines.
06 November 2023 Read More
business owners
Financial controls for remote workers
Business owners need to demonstrate the importance of improving financial security and minimising risk. Here are 9 measures you can take.
16 August 2023 Read More
Australian Business
Xero research reveals business mistakes
Xero research reveals 83% of business owners admit to costly mistakes.
24 July 2023 Read More
business
The Importance of Patching Operating Systems
Securing your digital environment is an ongoing process, so stay proactive and keep your systems under lock and key from the prying eyes of cybercriminals.
22 May 2023 Read More
cloud accounting
Shocking scamming statistics
ANZ BlueNotes on why people remain vulnerable to financial scams despite repeated alerts and warnings.
24 April 2023 Read More
Automation
Cybersafety and configuring macros
Microsoft Office macros automate tasks, but if not checked and maintained, they can pose a security risk.
03 April 2023 Read More
business owners
Crisis Management
All businesses will likely face a crisis, despite business leaders' desire for stability and predictability.
20 March 2023 Read More
bookkeeping
eCommerce lowering traditional barriers and inspiring entrepreneurialism
eCommerce is lowering traditional barriers to entry for small businesses, says a new Xero study, which is creating a new generation of profitable niche operations.
08 August 2022 Read More
business owners
4 Ways to Finance Your Business Growth
Maybe your business provides a great product or service in high demand by customers. There’s an opportunity to grow, which should be good news… but what happens when the business doesn’t have the cash to fund this growth?
11 July 2022 Read More
Chief financial officer
The Finance Function
What does it mean to have a strategic finance function? Led by an experienced and skilled Chief Financial Officer (CFO), we consider some of their priorities.
31 January 2022 Read More
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09 November 2024 Read More