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When business owners talk about what they need from their advisors, they rarely mention just the technical services. What they really want is someone who understands their vision, anticipates their challenges, and stands beside them as they navigate growth and change. Yes, this is unashamedly a message about how we can help your business. But […]

Arran follows up on his earlier article about the impact of tariffs and strategies exporters might use to mitigate the impacts. The article provides ideas to consider, options to adopt, and things not to do. Click here to see the previous article. US tariffs and New Zealand’s position So now we’ve had the United States […]

A lot of businesses only think about financial reports at tax time. Once the accountant is done, the reports are filed away and forgotten. But smart business owners are starting to see that financial reporting can actually help them run their business better—not just tick the compliance box. Here’s one way to think about it:Financial […]

Growing businesses face a puzzling situation – sales are increasing, but bank balance remains low. This cash flow disconnect leaves many business owners wondering where their money goes each month. The growth paradox For many New Zealand family businesses, growth brings unexpected challenges. As revenue increases, available cash often decreases, creating a cash flow squeeze […]

Most family business founders put off succession decisions, with their teams and their families. We all believe in our immortality, until we don’t or we are terminated by events beyond our control. This article is not focused on business succession but rather on the thorny issues of family wealth and family business ownership succession. Firstly, […]