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Why do some businesses consistently outperform their competitors while others, despite strong products and capable people, struggle to hold direction? Guest writer Murray Fulton of Advantage Business has spent years working with business owners across industries of all sizes and he points to the same recurring problems: leaders who lack consistency, shy away from transparency, […]

Merger establishes Gilligan Sheppard as a true one-stop shop for small to medium-sized businesses across APAC. Auckland, New Zealand – Gilligan Sheppard, one of New Zealand’s leading business advisory and accounting practices, today announced its merger with CFO 4 U, a specialist fractional CFO services provider. The merger combines Gilligan Sheppard’s established expertise in business […]

Business owners are asking the same questions heading into 2026: Are we at the bottom? Is it safe to invest yet? When will things turn around? After years of treading water, just trying to stay afloat, the frustration of not knowing when to make a move is wearing thin. Here’s what Bruce thinks is happening. […]

I’ve noticed a real difference between the conversations I have with business owners before Christmas and after. Pre-Christmas, there’s a lot of emotion. People are busy, stressed, and just want quick answers. They haven’t had time to sit with what they’re really feeling. There are a lot of assumptions. There’s something about the summer holidays […]

Practical advice from Joshua Huang, Business Advisory Manager at Gilligan Sheppard. December is a busy month for everyone. Between wrapping up projects, organising the office Christmas party, and trying to squeeze in some time with family, it can be easy to let a few important tax dates slip through the cracks. Joshua Huang, who leads […]