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6 ways to get paid quicker
Cashflow is important for businesses. Cash in the account means more capital to fund day-to-day expenses. Many small business owners report difficulties when it comes to the delay between issuing an invoice and actually getting paid.
Keeping your tax and expenses in check when you are self-employed
Working for yourself or running your own business? Setup robust systems for expenses & tax requirements so you can focus on your important tasks. We can help take the headaches out of your business accounting.
Plain English guide to profit and loss
When you’re in control of your profit and loss (P&L), you have a tighter hold on the reins of your profitability. Read our Plain English guide to P&L and learn how to boost your profits.
Benchmarking your business against competitors
Benchmarking is an excellent way to discover if your business performance is leading or lagging within your sector. We highlight 3 key benefits of embracing industry benchmarking.
How much should you pay yourself?
As a business owner, how much should you pay yourself? It depends on how much your business can afford, market pay rates, and whether reinvestment could pay dividends.
Rolling cashflow forecasts: the benefits for your NZ business
Are you managing your small business finances based on a static budget? Now may be the time to switch to rolling cashflow forecasting and deeper cash projections.
Tax planning helps you do more with your money
Tax may be boring, but smart use of tax planning is a superb way to help your company do more with your money.
Basics strategic advice: how do accountants support your financial performance?
How do accountants support your financial performance? We’ve highlighted four of the key ways we can improve your cashflow, revenue generation and overall profitability of your business.
Six steps to better cash flow
Need a hand managing cash flow? You’re not alone. The key is getting your invoicing right, by invoicing customers as soon as possible and using tools like Xero’s invoice reminders to move payments along.
NZ Budget 2026: What your small business needs to know
Budget 2026 was light on major business-related announcements. But there are some key changes to taxation that may affect your Kiwi small business. Read our Budget summary.
Changes To KiwiSaver: How To Comply With The New Rules
Is your business complying with the KiwiSaver changes introduced in Budget 2025?
Find out which changes are now in effect and the updates that will be needed for your payroll process.
Planning For All Eventualities: The Benefits Of Scenario Planning
As the owner of a fast-moving business, would a crystal ball be helpful? Scenario planning is a key way to understand the future of your business. We outline the major benefits.
Five Ways To Keep Cash On Track
Having a strong cash position gives a business a critical buffer when it comes to covering day-to-day operational expenses, paying suppliers and making capital purchases.
We have five ways that can help keep your business’s cash flow on track.
Setting Goals For You and Your Business For The New Financial Year
If you are reflecting on where you are at and thinking about your business goals this new financial year, we can help you establish measurable goals for your business.
Taking Stock Of Your Business Health With Ratios
Taking stock of the health of your business allows for more effective planning, early warning about issues, and a better course for success.
We can help assess your business health, to set you on the right track.
What Is The Difference Between Cash Flow and Profit?
Which is more important - cash flow or profit?
We explain why getting in control of your cash is vital for the stability and continued success of your business.
5 Things Your Balance Sheet Can Tell You About Your Finances
Your balance sheet is a key financial statement to understand - so we’ve highlighted five ways your balance sheet can keep you informed about your financial health.
How To Claim Expenses As A Small Business
Claiming your eligible business expenses is one way to reduce your small business tax bill. We explain what costs you can claim as a business owner.
Efficiency Through Automation
Technology can be transformative- improving leverage, consistency, efficiency, risk management, induction and training, scalability, and saleability. What software have you adopted to increase efficiency?
Cloud Tools: How They Could Enhance Your Efficiency and Profitability
The recent Going Digital in 2025 report from Xero highlighted that if just 10% more Kiwi businesses adopted cloud tools, we’d see a 3.5% lift in average firm productivity. We highlight three key areas where cloud tools could be helping your efficiency.