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Leadership isn’t a single quality but rather a blend of many. While no individual possesses every talent required for leadership, everyone has the capacity to develop a unique combination of skills that make them an extraordinary leader. Yet many family business owners remain trapped in outdated leadership approaches that limit their growth potential. The leadership […]
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Competitive Streak
“A part of you that likes to play games and compete.” You can’t look at the competition and say you’re going to do it better. You have to look at the competition and say you’re going to do it differently. – Steve Jobs. I am competitive. I don’t think I can help it. If there’s […]
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 Times when I would rather lay back and watch my favourite TV show after a long day has been replaced by exercise.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 […]
