Do you ever feel stuck in your business? After all the time and effort you’ve put into it, your revenue seems to have plateaued or maybe has even decreased. If you’re having a profit problem, it can be a sign of a deeper issue that needs to be fixed. Below are the three key areas that you should look into: Products or services– Are your customers happy with what you’re… Read more
Drawing up the right financial documents matters to your small business’ success more than you think they do. They can give you a clear view of your financial health and can help you make sound decisions based on the numbers. Below are the six most useful financial documents that you can benefit from: Income statement- This shows your revenue and expenses and indicates if your business is profitable. Cash flow… Read more
Some small business owners find themselves in the difficult position of running a business that according to reports appears to be profitable, but still having no money in the bank. It’s a really important situation to address, after all, a lack of adequate cash flow is one of the main causes of small business failure. Here are some reasons profitable businesses have little money in the bank, and what business… Read more
With the constant changes in Covid-19 levels and the uncertainty this brings to business, here is a summary of what support business owners can access to help you through the hard times. COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Payments Started This Week Applications for the wage subsidy opened last week and payments started to flow on Monday. This scheme allows employers to continue paying staff and protect jobs that may have been affected… Read more
Small steps can lead to a tremendous ripple effect on your business. Here are some simple things you can do to better manage your finances and stay ‘Ontrack’. Record all transactions, whether big or small. Expense tracking technologies can help you avoid errant spending. Make it a habit to keep your business and personal expenses separate. Reconcile what you know from your books with what your business bank accounts reflect.… Read more
We cannot stress further the importance of properly managing your cash flow to ensure the smooth running of your business. However, in times of crisis such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this becomes more than important– managing your cash becomes a necessity for survival. If you are experiencing cash flow troubles, here are five things you can do to manage your cash flow better. Check your expenses. Now is… Read more
Nobody wants their business to fail. Although it’s impossible to predict the future with 100% accuracy, a cash flow forecast is a tool that will help you prepare to weather the different possible scenarios in the future. In a nutshell, cash flow forecasting involves estimating how much cash will be coming in and out of your business within a certain period and gives you a clearer picture of your business’… Read more
2020 has been a difficult year for business owners. Now that a new year is in full swing, it’s time to put your foot on the gas pedal and make 2021 the year for your business. Here are some ways you can grow your revenue this year and beyond: Review your business and address blind spots. The first thing you can do is to look at your current situation… Read more
If you’re a business or organisation that experienced a revenue drop of at least 30% due to the recent rise in COVID-19 alert levels, you may be eligible for a Resurgence Support Payment. It’s not a loan and doesn’t need to be paid back. The Resurgence Support Payment (RSP) is for viable and ongoing businesses or organisations with reduced revenue due to a COVID alert level increase to level 2… Read more
Owning a small business in the construction industry can be incredibly stressful. In addition to the long days and difficult working conditions, you have to worry about cash flow issues. It can take a long time to collect on payment from your clients or contractors who hired you, and in the meantime you have to pay employees, cover fixed expenses, buy supplies and pay your own subcontractors. We have come… Read more
Welcome to our first 2021 Covid-19 Update. Read on for some ideas to help us all move forward. NZ Borders Likely To Remain Closed to Most of the World All Year Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that the country’s borders are likely to remain closed to most of the world for the rest of the year, as reopening them poses “too great a risk to our health and economy”.… Read more
Good personal finance skills are important in life, but this seemingly simple concept can be difficult to master. Without having a good grasp of how to manage your money effectively, you run the risk of making financial mistakes that could significantly impact your life. Avoid money traps and manage your finances better with the following common sense financial tips. 1. Not all ‘tax effective’ investments are good investments. The term… Read more
More small and medium-sized businesses may be eligible for the Business Finance Guarantee scheme, with a simplified and expanded scheme now in place. Participating banks can provide new loans, increased limits to existing loans or a revolving credit facility to eligible businesses. The scheme supports banks to take on lending by government taking on the default risk of up to 80% of the loan. Changes to the scheme mean the… Read more
With cashflow being the number one concern on business owners’ minds, ensuring your invoices get paid on time is a key component to success. Given a lot of businesses are in the same boat, how can you get those funds in so you can then pay your suppliers who are looking for their money? In this blog we give you a simple guide on how to keep on top of your debtors.
In October and November Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) will be sending out annual invoices that would have normally been sent in July. They made a decision to delay these invoices for three months to help relieve the immediate financial impact felt by many businesses earlier this year.Remember to always check your BIC code (or industry code) to ensure you are on the right rate, but also check whether you are… Read more
In a pandemic world, setting up a strategy will guide your recovery and allow you to thrive.
The pains caused by any type of economic downturn can be excruciating, which is why most of us quiver at the thought of it. Just the word recession leaves us with so much uncertainly – it could mean massive layoffs, jobs becoming harder to find, and wages frozen. We start talking about a potential recession, the fear kicks in, and this all contributes to everyone hunkering down and spending less,… Read more
The Government has announced that the Small Business Cashflow Loan Scheme has been extended to the 31st December 2020 and can provide assistance of up to $100,000 to business’s employing 50 or fewer full time equivalent employees. The scheme is in the way of a loan from the government and will provide $10,000 to every firm and $1800 per equivalent full time employee. Loans will be interest free if they… Read more
As small business owners look to the future post COVID-19, there are some important questions to ask. These questions will help you determine what changes you want to keep, whether your business model is still working for you, and if there are any additional changes you may want to make to keep your company operational through future economic disruptions.It’s not always fun to do this sort of investigation, but… Read more
Managing cash flow is a vital part of running a successful business. Some business owners think managing cash flow simply means keeping track of how much money enters and leaves their business, but there’s actually more that goes into it.Cash flow forecasting, for example, is an incredibly valuable tool that helps you anticipate cash flow issues, plan for days when your cash flow is limited, and show the bank that… Read more