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Can you claim clothing as a business expense?
Buying clothing for work can be expensive, whether that’s smart shirts or steel toecap boots. You only buy these clothes for your job, so it feels as though they should be business expenses, right? Not so fast…
Restructuring or selling your business? We can help
If you are being kept up at night considering major challenges to your business and what to do about them, get in touch. We are here to help.
Can you turn the supply chain crisis into a business opportunity?
The supply chain crisis might create opportunities for your business to fill a supply shortage when your competitors can't. Become the supplier that saves the day. #B2B #supplychain #businesshero
Is it the perfect time to switch to an EV in NZ?
As EV sales approach a tipping point, the resale value of your petrol car could plummet and government subsidies might be discontinued – so is this the perfect time to switch to an EV?
Online shopping maintains its pandemic momentum
With all the shops open, have Kiwis switched away from online shopping? We look at the latest insights into ecommerce in New Zealand – who’s shopping online and what are they buying?
One-off public holiday - what rules apply?
There’s a one-off public holiday on Monday – what restrictions apply and what are employees entitled to?
Shortening your cash conversion cycle to free up cash
Covid-19 highlighted the importance of managing your cash conversion cycle & reducing how long cash is tied up in the sales process. More money won’t solve your problems if you don’t manage your cash conversion cycle!
Understanding Your Balance Sheet
Are you confident in understanding the financial snapshot of your balance sheet? Book a session now to analyse your reports with an experienced business advisor.
Business tips: Building your brand to create a competitive advantage
Improving your brand awareness is one way to give your company a competitive advantage. We’ve summarised some important tips for making your brand stand out. #competitiveadvantage #brand
Keeping your business cash liquid – the difference between cashflow and profit
Do you know the difference between profits and cash flow? We’ll help you understand why cash is king and how to improve your cash flow management AND profitability #businessadvice #cashflow
Don’t burn out this winter!
Illness and labour shortages – business owners are under more pressure than ever before. If you’re feeling stressed, here are three tips to prevent burnout.
Business tips: Using forecasting to help your decision-making
A crystal ball would be handy in business. Good-quality forecasting can be just as useful, giving you an informed view of the future of your business and finances. #forecasting #business
Business tips: Nurturing your customer relationships
Your customers are vital to your journey. So, what are you doing to nurture them? We suggest some top tips for building your customer relationships #businessadvice #customerexperience
How much time should you spend on strategy?
We see people, who are excellent at what they do, work tirelessly in their businesses while neglecting their strategy. Spending 1% of your work time (or 20 hours a year) on recalibrating your business is key for #Efficiency #Growth #Sanity #WeCanHelp
The Customer Buying Decision
Despite what many business owners think, price isn’t the no. 1 factor in customer decision making. Build a strong relationship, be accessible, be proactive, and price becomes less relevant. Need help with your sales process? Get in touch!
Retail’s online boom: Are you getting a slice of the action?
Online shopping is hitting new records, growing dramatically and gaining new users. Is your business getting its slice of the online pie or do you need to invest more in your online presence?
Start your year off in the performance zone
Are you comfy hanging out in your #ComfortZone? Want to remain competitive and not be outperformed? Stretch out of your Comfort Zone and into your #PerformanceZone. Just don’t stretch so far you end up in the Danger Zone! #WeCanHelp
Achieving your goals with the rocks, pebbles and sand mindset
Struggling to achieve your goals? Try the rocks, pebbles and sand concept to set your annual goals (rocks), 90-day goals (pebbles) and actions required (sand). Your goals will drive your day-to-day tasks, ensuring your goals are achieved!
Accounting basics: the profit and loss and balance sheet reports
Do you know the difference between your P&L and your balance sheet? We can explain exactly what each report means – and how it reflects your current performance as a business
#businessadvice #accounting
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