When it comes to business admin, some tasks are definitely more fun than others. Receipting money and working with clients you love are definitely tasks that top the list of good jobs. However, one task that commonly draws groans and is accompanied by a hefty helping...
With 2020 being the year that it was – the less said the better – working remotely has suddenly become mainstream. There has been a steep learning curve from office to the online workspace and online meetings play a vital role to ensure teams feel connected. We have...
How many people do you know who have found that magical unicorn of a work-life balance? Chances are, you could count them on one hand without lifting a finger. Life is hectic, and while the concept of finding some kind of equilibrium between your work life and your...
Your bookkeeper is one of the most important people in your business. They keep track of your cash flow, help your staff get paid, make sure your invoices and bills are sorted, and keep tabs on all your financial data on a day to...
Your business website is one of your most powerful marketing tools, but only if it’s done well. Maybe ten or twenty years ago it was enough to have a simple home page with your contact details – much like a listing in the traditional phonebook. But today’s businesses...
As a small business owner, we know that you have got an awful lot on your plate. So much, in fact, that it can be hard to know exactly what to focus on! But when you boil all your business tasks down, the most important question to ask is: will this task help with my...
So you are ready to expand your empire and bring on someone to help, congratulations! Hiring your first employee is a critical milestone in the growth of your business. As exciting as this moment is, it's a decision that shouldn't be rushed. Jumping in before you are...
Every business owner needs something of a DIY attitude to succeed. This particularly true in the early days of a new venture. And as Kiwis, we are perfectly equipped for a bit of DIY on any occasion. All we need is a bit of number 8 wire, right? Or maybe some duct...
We have all had bad weeks that don't go to plan, where the work piles up and it feels like nothing is getting done. You look at your mounting to-do list and feel like it will never be clear. Unproductive weeks often have a way of seeping in to create a negative...
Time is money. It’s a saying that has been bandied around so much that it has lost its meaning. You may know it, you may get it, but do you really comprehend how true it is? Money can come and go, but you can never get your time back. True in life, as much as in...
Do you wake up each day feeling overwhelmed with all the things that need to get done in your business? We get it. There are a hundred items on your to-do list and that number is only growing. You don’t have enough time, money, or energy to get them all done. While...
The number one reason businesses don't outsource is that they think they can't afford it. While affordability is always a valid concern, quite often business owners make this assumption without taking into account the opportunity cost of all the time, money and...