Blog
Our blog will give you quick updates on tax , tips for Xero and recipes ( no, not really!),
and anything else we are thinking about…
How long do your customers take to pay you?
15th October 2019
A Xero Small Business Insights report showed that late payments to small businesses are improving. But overall, payments often still arrive after due date. Keeping on top of overdue accounts is vital for cashflow. There are some ...read more
Xero’s NZ roadshow
3rd October 2019
The Xero NZ Roadshow 2019 is back! You can register for their free events and learn about Xero & how Xero can help you to manage your business more efficiently. Great opportunity to meet the team from Xero and ...read more
Xerocon 2019 – Brisbane
27th September 2019
Avril Hillind (Director), Arran Stone (Director) and Kaye Francis (Practice Manager) recently attended Xerocon 2019 at the Brisbane Convention Centre with 3000 other Accountants/Bookkeepers/Xero team members and App partners. ...read more
What’s in the forecast?
27th September 2019
When we set out on a fishing trip or hike, we always check the weather forecast. It’s no different in business. The forecast tells us if there’s bad weather (poor cashflow) in store based on the direction we’re ...read more
Building a better business in 10 steps
2nd September 2019
You’re in business, congratulations, that takes courage and commitment. It’s not easy, and at times you might find yourself questioning why you’re even doing it, but you’re here because you had a vision. You decided ...read more
The importance of tax planning for directors
2nd August 2019
Paying tax is something you’re likely to see as a necessary (but not hugely enjoyable) part of running your business. But are you doing enough to plan your own personal tax liabilities? As a director, you’ll pay your income ...read more
10 step checklist to professional networking
23rd July 2019
Networking doesn’t have to be scary! Networking can get your business noticed. It can lead to referrals, valuable business opportunities and increased sales. But it can be daunting to put yourself out there, and tricky to ...read more
Hold me accountable or else what?
12th July 2019
Most business owners understand that the only way to ensure something gets done is to document what is expected, assign it to the right person, and set a due date. But what do you do if the task isn’t done? What are the ...read more