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TariffsDumping and unintended consequences of trade tariffs
Arran continues his series of articles around trade tariffs and how these will impact on New Zealand (NZ) businesses. In this article, he covers: The Asian heartbeat Having just returned from Asia, the only topic discussed at every meeting, dinner, coffee catch up is Trump and tariffs. And I also witnessed first-hand the lines in […]
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How do you judge the value of a service contract?
The adage is that the value in all transactions is a trade-off between price, timeliness, and quality. A customer wants cheap, fast, and good. But a supplier who attempts to deliver all three will struggle to sustain their operations and are more likely to fail eventually, and usually in the quality component because that is […]
My two cents: inflation
Inflation is a hot topic at the moment. While cash inflow is stable or decreasing, cash outflow is increasing dramatically – some items have doubled or tripled their price in the last two years! So, what can we do to handle the situation, or at least, survive? I’ve stepped into different shoes to understand people’s […]
What to consider when you are self-employed
Being self-employed has its perks, but let’s be real – it’s not always rainbows and lollipops. As a business owner, you wear multiple hats and have a seemingly endless to-do list. And the financial responsibilities are another story. So as an Accountant, let me delve into some of the things I have learnt that are […]
The most common challenge I see among my clients
During the last nine months of client meetings, account preparation, and tracking expenses, there is one challenge most clients have in common, and that’s cash flow. It’s a critical component of a business’s financial success, so it’s important that we keep it healthy. Why is cash flow so important? Operating Expenses: A business needs a […]
Why we need to take it personally
I often hear one of the two comments in the business environment – “don’t take it personally” or “it’s business, not personal”. I’ve heard it said about feedback, difficult discussions, restructuring, ups and downs in the workplace – in fact, any daily workplace issues. What a ridiculous idea! Work is where we spend the majority […]

