It’s that time of year when you’re either scrambling to file your last financial year before the end of March or gearing up to complete another financial year. When preparing for the year-end, you may want to start collecting the documents or information you’ll need to provide to your accountant (including but not limited to): […]

As a business owner, allocating resources effectively is crucial for growth and success. One area that often gets overlooked or underfunded is marketing. However, even modest marketing efforts can yield significant returns with the right strategies and a well-planned budget. Setting a realistic marketing budget A common rule of thumb is to allocate 2-5% of […]

My passion as an accountant for small to medium-sized businesses is to “dumb down” accounting to each business owner so they can make informed, comfortable decisions about their business. Often, I hear the words, “I am working my backside off, and it feels like I am treading water, if not sinking”, or “Maybe I must […]

What is a “Family Office”, Why have one, what have others done, and what choices exist? The “Family Office” is a relatively new label for a relatively old structure Family offices have their origins in the sixth century, when a Kings steward was responsible for managing royal wealth. The modern concept of the family office […]

Your professional development as an employee holds an integral part of what makes you thrive in the workplace. When we are given the tools and opportunities to grow, it not only benefits us individually, but it also contributes to the overall success of the company, which brings positive impacts for others within the organisation. Ensuring […]

As we step into the New Year, it is the perfect time to assess our lives and determine what it is that we really want, both personally and in business or career. Financial security is an important aspect of life because it allows freedom to have and do what we desire. A valuable step towards […]

Working outside of the office has changed the way people think and work. We’ve discovered that it’s doable, and the benefits are actually worthwhile. And for the foreseeable future, it’s clear that remote and hybrid working will be here for a while. Employees don’t have to go through the arduous journey to get to and […]

If you’re thinking of starting a business in New Zealand, you might want to consider setting up a company. It’s the most common entity for a few good reasons… Limited liability With a company structure, you get limited liability, which means your personal assets are separate from your business liabilities. That way, your investment is […]

Working from home (aka WFH) opens many possibilities for how businesses can work and structure themselves. Unlike traditional work patterns, this approach has limitations and has had a significant impact on both organisations and individuals. When working remotely, every job is different, but some key strategies can help anyone work from home more effectively while achieving […]

Working with the leaders and teams at Argus Fire Protection has been an absolute pleasure. Right from the get-go, it became clear that the Senior Leadership Team is truly dedicated to supporting the well-being of each and every employee. The commitment to their people shines through every leader, and the CEO – Jacqui Bensemann– greatly […]