You do the work, you expect to get paid on time, right? Unfortunately, in small business, it doesn’t always work out that way. And we know that it’s not fun chasing unpaid invoices. Many business owners may feel uncomfortable and worry about upsetting valuable...
Cashflow is the life force of your business. It sounds like a drastic and bold statement, but it really is the truth. It is the virtual air that breathes life into all the tasks you do and keeps your business functioning. To succeed, you want to bring in enough to...
Most of the business world has gone digital. Paperless businesses are becoming the new normal, which is great for the trees, the planet, and for being organised! But just because most of your documents are viewed on a screen rather than a piece of paper doesn’t mean...
Bookkeepers are pretty darn amazing (if we do say so ourselves)! But, there are limitations to their powers. They can perform magic with your finances and reporting, yet they are not mind readers. That is why it is important to know how you can best work with your...
Whether you are in a love or hate relationship with your accounting software, you have to admit that you need it. Even if it is just because your accountant tells you so! Accounting software is an essential business tool to make your life easier and to keep those...
Oooooh yay, paperwork! ...said no one ever. Doing paperwork and getting organised is seldom anyone's favourite part of running a business. So, wouldn't it be nice if you could spend less time on the nitty-gritty details and just stick to the fun parts of the job? What...
To DIY or not to DIY… that is the question! To run a successful business, you have to get the essentials right first. Your business accounts are one of the most vital ingredients in the recipe for success. Mess them up, and you will quickly find yourself and your...
When you want to achieve anything in life, you must be consistent. Whether you aspire to gain a degree, run a marathon, or learn a new language, the secret to success is showing up day after day and working towards your goals. Running a business is no different....
On the final evening of the Institute of Certified New Zealand Bookkeepers Conference in Christchurch, bookkeepers from around the country came together for the 2019 Excellence Awards dinner. We are excited to announce that we took home the Bookkeeping Business of the...
P&L, BS, AP… EBITDA??? So many acronyms for a profession that relies on numbers! To the non-financial minds, these letters can be as confusing as the numbers themselves. What do all these terms stand for and do you need them for your business? Unless you have a...
Email newsletters are one of the most powerful ways for businesses to connect with and engage their customers. Regular newsletters are your direct line to a willing audience. Your customers have opted-in because they want to hear from you. That is great because it...
Why should you consider automating your customer contract process? Do you frequently send out proposals or quotes to customers by email and wonder if there’s a more reliable way to get them accepted and your contract signed? As a commercial lawyer, I’m often worried...