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Team of family members and colleagues collaborating during a business meeting, exemplifying improved family business dynamics
15 Oct 24

Improve Family Business Dynamics

If you’re looking to improve family business dynamics, you’re not alone. Managing a family-owned business can often feel like walking a tightrope. Balancing family emotions with business needs is no small feat. Here are 10 strategies, with real-world examples, to help you foster harmony and success in your family-owned business: 10 Strategies to Improve Family […]
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By setting SMART goals, you can create a roadmap for your professional growth
16 May 24

Master SMART Goals to Elevate Your Business

Setting SMART goals and having a clear roadmap is indispensable in today’s dynamic business landscape. Explore how the SMART framework can serve as a catalyst to propel you to unprecedented heights of success. UNDERSTANDING SMART GOALS Setting goals is the cornerstone of success for small business owners. SMART is an acronym that stands for Specific, […]
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Conducting a regular health checks is vital to assess and enhance a business' financial resilience.
06 Jan 24

The Importance of a Financial Health Check

In today’s dynamic business landscape, the importance of a financial health check has never been more important.  Confronting financial challenges promptly has become a cornerstone for sustained success. Businesses grappling with tax-related issues often seek assistance only when faced with dire situations such as revenue losses, financial downturns, or mounting problems with banks, creditors, and […]
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Accountants have an in-depth understanding of financial management, tax laws, and other financial regulations, which can be crucial in developing a solid business.
14 Feb 23

4 ways an accountant can help you.

Small businesses are the backbone of many economies, providing goods, services, and employment to local communities. As a small business owner, you’re likely to face many challenges and obstacles. Least of all, you’ll need to manage your finances, taxes, and other accounting-related tasks. This is where an accountant can come in handy. They can offer […]
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11 Jan 23

5 Ways a Small Business Accountant Can Help

If you own a small business, you’ve probably worked with a small business accountant at some point. Have you imagined how they could help you, other than preparing and filing taxes, and bookkeeping? Most people would acknowledge small business accountants prepare tax returns and financial statements. They recognise engaging a good small business accountant will […]
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07 Dec 22

Planning for the impact of RBNZ’s interest rate rises

For many, last month’s Reserve Bank (RBNZ) announcement brought bad news. Rising interest rates and inflation will hit many small businesses hard, as customers’ disposable income will decrease. Is it a time to panic? No, definitely not. But it indicates RBNZ aims to reduce the amounts of discretionary funds we have to spend. Small-businesses owners […]
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03 Dec 22

6 tips to help you enjoy the summer break

[Updated 25 November 2023] Do you sacrifice holidays to focus on keeping your business operating?  If you are, you’re not alone.  A recent survey indicated three-quarters of small-business owners regularly work through holiday periods. At Business Advisory Services, we want to helping our clients maintain a work-life balance during the festive season. Throughout this article, […]
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29 Aug 22

How Close Are You to Achieving Your Vision?

Starting, nurturing, and running your own business requires huge commitments. Many small-business entrepreneurs require several years to create scalable, profitable, businesses with loyal client bases. And as they do, their journeys are filled with risks, ups and downs, causing significant stress and anxiety. For those who survive the start-up phases, they begin to reap the […]
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