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Taking a ‘hype-free’ look at property investment policy changes

1 April 2021 / By RightWay

The Government’s announcement of its policies aimed at increasing housing affordability have triggered a vast amount of commentary and speculation. RightWay Technical Operations Manager, Callum Mitchell, discusses what the real impacts are likely to be. There has been a lot of discussion and ...

Why the best plans succeed – or fail

25 February 2021 / By RightWay

Do you know how your business is currently performing? Do you have a good understanding of your cash flow?

Not all business goals are financial

10 February 2021 / By RightWay

Most people who own a business, particularly SMEs, are looking for it to achieve the required level of sales, revenue, or profit for them to achieve what they want in life.

Business planning for 2021 – agility is our friend

29 January 2021 / By RightWay

Shakespeare once wrote “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them”. When it comes to businesses, the same could be said regarding change. Some business owners and leaders naturally welcome and pursue innovation and change as part of everything they do; ...

New year, clean-slate

21 January 2021 / By RightWay

It's a new year. With fresh perspective and fresh ideas, now might be the time to take a good look at your business, reflect on your performance, and look at some key areas for business improvement. By being proactive now, you will not only survive this year, but you will thrive!

5 tips for reopening your business at COVID-19 Level 3

23 April 2020 / By RightWay

It's official, we're moving to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 on Tuesday April 28! We heard the collective sigh of relief from business owners across the country.

Clean-slate business planning

17 April 2020 / By RightWay

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented more challenges than we would like to mention. But it has also provided business owners with a unique opportunity that they wouldn’t have had otherwise. Stepping away from the day-to-day running of a business may seem impossible when business is running as usual, ...

Budget planning and cash flow management

1 May 2019 / By RightWay

No one said running a business would be easy but getting the basics right helps you stay in control. Having your finger on the cash flow pulse as well as working on your budgeting plan both serve a very useful purpose - keeping your business financially healthy.

Kicking off the new financial year

5 April 2019 / By RightWay

We know it's still really up and down for businesses due to COVID and the changing Alert Levels, but that makes planning for the year ahead (as much as possible) even more important. Like any new year we all start off with good intentions but how far we take those intentions or resolutions is often ...

Why you should be thinking about your exit strategy now

8 November 2018 / By RightWay

Planning for the future allows you to communicate your goals and build value into your organisation. But when you're just starting your business, you're not exactly thinking about the end game.

Fending for yourself is overrated

11 October 2018 / By Rachel Harris

For a busy small business owner it’s easy to find yourself constantly head down working ‘in’ the business, not ‘on’ the business. There’s never enough time to do everything you need to do. Sound familiar? We get it.

How to work 'on', rather than 'in' your business [Infographic]

1 February 2018 / By Desley Grant

Always wanted to know - how to work 'on' your business rather than 'in' your business? Our blog shows you how to create a thriving business while achieving your personal financial goals. Instead of working harder, we'll show you how to ask yourself the right questions and put together a strategy ...

What KPIs should your business use?

11 January 2018 / By Desley Grant

One of the most important buzzword acronyms thrown around the business world is “KPI”, or key performance indicator. Yes, you’re likely to have heard of KPIs. But, are you crystal clear about what they are? In this blog post we clarify what exactly a KPI is, and even more importantly, help you work ...

Top 30 accounting firms in New Zealand

13 December 2017 / By RightWay

In November, RightWay was named the 12th in the CAANZ and Fairfax Media Top 30 Accounting firms in New Zealand. We’re always aiming to add value to our customers lives by providing top notch business advice and compliance so being named one of the top accounting firms in New Zealand helps us know ...

2018 is your year to succeed - if that is your choice!

6 December 2017 / By RightWay

“Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right.” Henry Ford

Advice is the growth driver for Top 30 firms

10 November 2017 / By Stuff

The results are in and it is clear the accounting profession is both embracing change internally and becoming a driver of change in New Zealand businesses.

The importance of business planning and strategy from a bankers’ perspective

16 October 2017 / By RightWay

'If you fail to plan, you plan to fail’ When you are a bank considering an application for lending this statement rings true. A prospective client without a business plan isn’t very attractive as it is difficult to quantify how you intend on achieving your goals and ultimately repaying the bank.

Nom nom nom...

11 October 2017 / By RightWay

I love working with hospo businesses. It probably has something to do with the fact that eating is one of my favourite activities. Particularly when it’s set in a cool atmosphere and washed down by a yummy vino. But also, because most hospo business owners are in the trade because they’re so ...

Time, precious time

14 September 2017 / By RightWay

You love your trade and you thought you’d follow the Kiwi dream and be your own boss, living a care free existence. In reality though, you’re doing the same amount of hours on the tools as you were when you were working for some other bloke, but now with so many more responsibilities – paperwork, ...

How a trusted sounding board can set you up for success

24 August 2017 / By RightWay

Are you a small business owner wearing every hat in the business? If so, we’re picking there are times when you don't have the guidance, support or information you need to implement an idea or strategy? You’re not alone.

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