Blog

Starting your own ‘side hustle’ can be an exciting project and a great way to see if your new business idea has legs in the current market. But could your side hustle actually turn a profit? And is there a demand for the product or service you’re…

Why Your Small Business Needs an Evolving Strategy Every business owner wants to see their company grow, adapt, and succeed. But achieving long-term success doesn’t happen by chance—it starts with having a clear business strategy. The challenge is…

Healthy sales revenue numbers don’t always mean your small business is profitable. It’s easy to mistake rising sales and income for profitability. But unless you understand your operational costs, profit margins and net profit, you won’t truly know…

“At a time when many New Zealand families and businesses are still under pressure from higher living costs and global uncertainty, this Budget takes careful steps to support New Zealanders now while strengthening the economy for the years…

= 76% of SMEs have limited or no cash reserves, with 15% having no reserves at all, leaving businesses vulnerable to unexpected disruptions or economic downturns. ‘Seven critical business risks New Zealand SME owners face’, Acclime New Zealand News…

With operational costs escalating and the market still sensitive to price rises, you’ll have seen the term ‘margin compression’ being thrown around in many small business forecasts. But what exactly is margin compression? And how does this financial…

We’re experiencing an ‘AI revolution’ that’s changing the way we do business. AI agents and AI tools are everywhere, helping us to expand our capabilities, make our processes more efficient and drive a more data-driven, automated operational…

Small businesses are particularly vulnerable in tough economic times. When sales are slow, there are still overheads and salaries that need to be sorted. Pre-planning and being proactive can help you weather tighter economic periods and allow you to…

It’s hard to believe, but the end of the financial year (EOFY) is just days away. With only one week until the 31 March deadline, there are a few tactical moves we can make to optimise your tax position. Bank & Loan Statements Please ensure…

The best accountants can do much more than just tax and compliance work for your business. They’re troubleshooters and strategic advisors for the business. Basically, having an accountant means that you can operate your business with more clarity…