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Conflict is a natural part of any workplace involving people with diverse personalities and backgrounds. However, when conflict occurs, many aspects of the business are affected, so we must understand how to actually manage it. Differences in opinions, beliefs, or perspectives can often lead to conflicts in any team environment. While they can create disruptive […]
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Skateboarding Challenge
Skateboarding is a really fun activity, but it is also very challenging. It all started while I was cleaning up my garage earlier this year. I found my old skateboard from back in my high school days. With all the good old “Sk8er Boi” memory in mind, I took it to the skate park to […]
Reside in NZ – but what does that mean?
In my past 20 years working as an accountant, I have encountered legislation and regulations numerous times, mentioning the following terms that come with significant implications for my clients business, and personal life matters. List No 1: Live in New Zealand Ordinarily reside in New Zealand Domiciled in New Zealand Have a permanent place of […]
The ‘Diligence’ in Due Diligence
Over this last year, we have had many due diligence engagements (both purchase and sale side) and this month alone have completed six due diligence engagements, so as this is on my mind, it becomes the default technical topic this month. Each due diligence engagement is unique and there is no one approach, however the […]
Time to think…
Time to think… and the importance of Rest & Relaxation I recently spent seven days in Rarotonga. The importance of having time to rest, relax and think, is something we don’t always value. I acknowledge not everyone can travel in the middle of winter to somewhere sunny, but we can be so busy spending time […]
Fitness is simply not in my genetics
Weight loss is something personal, something different for everyone; and as a middle-aged diabetic, it certainly was not an easy path for me. Times when I would rather lay back and watch my favourite TV show after a long day has been replaced by exercise. My favourite foods that make me salivate just by the […]
