January 2020

Work. Sleep. Eat. Repeat?

Working harder is not always smarter. Burnout is common among business owners and staff who are pushed to the limits. Ultimately, it’s not good for business or your personal life to be burning the candle at both ends. But how on earth are you expected to fit it all in?! Find a better balance with these helpful hacks.

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The busy person’s guide to stress-free performance reviews

How well are your staff performing? Do they love their job? Performance reviews, an open two-way conversation held once or twice a year, are a great way to find out. While you’re not legally bound to do appraisals, they’re a great tool to keep your business running smoothly.

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Why closing the gender pay gap is good for business

While the gender pay gap is smaller than a decade ago, a collection of top New Zealand business people are working hard to reduce it further.

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What is content marketing and why is it important?

Content marketing is engaging customers and prospects by speaking about what matters to them. It’s not a ‘hard sell’, but genuinely winning their interest with content that is useful and interesting.

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The benefits of creating a holding company

Looking to protect the long-term future of your business and investments? We’ll help you create a new holding company and establish a robust group structure that safeguards your profits.

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Recruiting new staff? Start with a plan

Bringing on a new staff member is an exciting time for any business. We can help you with your recruitment plan, budget and your compliance obligations as an employer.

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Understanding who your customers are is essential for your business

Knowing and understanding your customers is key to successful marketing and can give you a profitable advantage. Take some time now to understand your valued customers and you'll be more likely to attract more.

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Your small business has a great story to tell

Your small business has a great story to tell. When you are ready to launch your PR make sure you have done the groundwork for your best chance of success. Put your great news on your website’s blog and share it on your social media channels.

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Set the right growth goals for your business this year

Got a plan for your business this year? We’ll help you pin down your goals and create a financial model that delivers the goods – both for the business and your own personal wealth.

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Sharon Parker retires after 30 years

After 30 years attending to the financial needs of businesses from Wairarapa and further afield, Sharon is looking forward to a change in direction. This will be an exciting time for her as whilst some of her plans are mapped out there will also be something of a leap into the unknown.

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