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BusinessClient retention is your secret weapon.
It’s a subject that’s come up a lot lately, and I’m pleased that so many more businesses now understand that their relationships with their clients (client retention) aren’t just a nice-to-have; they’re a must-have for any business looking to thrive. Person-to-person communication—or at least any communication that feels personal—is by far the best way to […]
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Motivation when working from home
As I’m starting to feel a bit like a yoyo – working in the office, working from home, back in the office, then back to working from home again (you get the picture), I thought I would share some of my thoughts with you. I know there is a lot of positive stuff out there […]
Why read?
When was the last time you read a book? For me that was about four months ago… too long… I love reading. A bookstore is one of the coolest places in this impetuous society, simply because it always gives me a very quiet environment to pause and take a moment. It is a place that […]
Richard's August 2020 tax updates
Richard has had over 30 years’ experience with New Zealand and International taxation. His team provide services including: Q&A service for accountants Tax opinions IRD risk reviews and audits IRD arrears International tax advice Below are articles from Richard’s weekly email ‘A Week in Review’ over the last month. You can sign up for his […]
What is diversity in the workplace anyway?
I have been confused by the theme of ‘diversity in the workplace’. Especially it’s identified as culture or gender – so I thought, why not put pen to paper and try and articulate my confusion… The dictionary defines diversity as: Based on the above – does diversity in the workplace mean that the ideal is […]
The joy of parenting
Are you a parent to be and feeling a bit of dread about the responsibilities laying ahead? Or are you a parent of primary school kids and struggling between your career, kids’ activities and looking after yourself? Or do you have grown up kids and are now second guessing whether you could have done a […]