Preparing your business for end of financial year
A calm checklist to get your books ready for end of financial year.
Key financial numbers every owner should track
The handful of numbers that tell you how your business is really doing.
Setting a budget you will actually stick to
A realistic way to build a budget and use it as a live tool, not a document you forget.
Reading your profit and loss statement
How to read a profit and loss statement and use it to run a better business.
How to price your products for profit
A simple approach to pricing that covers your costs and leaves a healthy margin.
Common bookkeeping mistakes and how to avoid them
The bookkeeping slip-ups that cost small businesses time and money, and how to steer clear.
Record keeping: what to keep and for how long
A clear guide to which business records to keep, in what form, and for how long.
Getting ready for your BAS in Australia
How to prepare for a smooth BAS lodgement and avoid the quarterly scramble.
GST basics every new NZ business should know
A friendly primer on GST for new New Zealand businesses, from when to register to how it works.
Making payday filing painless
How to stay on top of payday filing without the stress, and how software removes the manual work.
Contractor vs employee: what businesses need to know
The difference between a contractor and an employee, why it matters, and how to get it right.
Your first employee: what to sort before payday
A practical checklist for taking on your first staff member in New Zealand or Australia.
Understanding landed cost and why it matters
What landed cost is, why it changes your real margins, and how to work it out.
Reducing dead stock and freeing up cash
How to spot slow-moving stock, clear it, and stop it building up again.
How to do a stocktake properly
A step-by-step guide to running an accurate stocktake and what to do with the results.
Inventory management basics for small business
The fundamentals of keeping stock under control so you never oversell or tie up too much cash.
Setting payment terms that protect your cash flow
How to choose payment terms that keep cash moving without scaring off customers.
Should you charge a deposit? A small business guide
When taking a deposit makes sense, how much to ask for, and how to handle it cleanly in your books.
Chasing overdue invoices without wrecking the relationship
A calm, effective process for following up late payers while keeping the customer relationship intact.
How to write an invoice that gets paid faster
The details that get invoices paid sooner, from clear terms to the right information and easy payment options.
Why profitable businesses still run out of cash
Profit on paper and money in the bank are not the same thing. Here is why, and how to protect your cash.
Managing seasonal cash flow ups and downs
How to plan for quiet and busy seasons so a slow month never catches your business short.
Understanding your cash flow statement in plain English
A jargon-free explanation of the cash flow statement, what the three sections mean, and how to read yours to make better decisions.
How to improve cash flow in your small business
Practical, proven ways New Zealand and Australian small businesses can improve cash flow, from invoicing faster to managing stock and expenses.